Post by aar on Feb 15, 2009 23:17:51 GMT -5
6) Tim Springs C 6'10'' 259 22 B- B- C- C+ C+ B
Springs will make teams with an outside-oriented offense very happy, bringing a great array of post and perimeter excellence to the center position.
With a little bit of work, Springs should have no problem becoming a starter in the league. He can drain threes at will and is improving on the boards as years pass. He is also a relatively good defender and has an above-average arsenal of post moves inside.
Springs reminds many of a Mehmet Okur - he focuses more on offense, but isn't a complete pushover on defense or the boards.
7) Julio Mann SF 6'9'' 230 20 C B+ C A- D+ B
Mann is an excellent defender and reminds many of Sven Andersson or Bruce Bowen.
Mann is still quite raw at the age of 20 and simply locks down on his opponents - he wants to be known as one of the best defensive players at whatever level he plays at.
He will never be an all-star, but being on the all-defensive team is no stretch of the imagination.
The weakest part of Mann's game is that he grabs 2 rebounds-per-game at the small forward spot, which is simply unacceptable.
8) Manny Williams PF 6'9'' 254 22 C C+ C+ B C+ A
One of the most interesting power forward prospects out there. Williams was a fringe player until his senior year, when he stepped it up and helped his team to the Elite 8. He is an above-average shooter for someone his size, is deceptively fast and rarely makes mistakes on offense.
Williams has also shown that he can block shots with ease and grabs around 8 rebounds-per-game.
Williams will be an excellent player off the bench one day or if his potential holds true, an excellent starter.
One big knock on Williams is that he is really soft when he gets the ball inside and throws up floaters that are easily swatted away. While he is fast, his leaping ability leaves much to be desired.
9) Jabari Haynes PF 6'9'' 247 20 C+ D+ D+ B B B
Teams know what they are getting from Haynes: hard-nosed defense and the ability to grab rebounds.
If you are a contending team with a late first rounder, do not hesitate to snag Haynes off the board, he will help absolutely any team that drafts him and needs help up front.
He is a well-rounded post defender who swats the occasional shot and is relentless on the defensive boards.
However, he is somewhat slow and has no business trying to shoot the ball outside of 8 feet.
10) Jeremy Hagan SG 6'6'' 206 21 B- B- C- C+ C- B
Hagan is a big question mark.
At times, he is an excellent offensive threat, but he does not do the things that coaches love. He is a poor rebounder and is sloppy with the ball.
Hagan's inconsistency could see him fall to the second round, where if his offensive game improves, he will be a steal.
Springs will make teams with an outside-oriented offense very happy, bringing a great array of post and perimeter excellence to the center position.
With a little bit of work, Springs should have no problem becoming a starter in the league. He can drain threes at will and is improving on the boards as years pass. He is also a relatively good defender and has an above-average arsenal of post moves inside.
Springs reminds many of a Mehmet Okur - he focuses more on offense, but isn't a complete pushover on defense or the boards.
7) Julio Mann SF 6'9'' 230 20 C B+ C A- D+ B
Mann is an excellent defender and reminds many of Sven Andersson or Bruce Bowen.
Mann is still quite raw at the age of 20 and simply locks down on his opponents - he wants to be known as one of the best defensive players at whatever level he plays at.
He will never be an all-star, but being on the all-defensive team is no stretch of the imagination.
The weakest part of Mann's game is that he grabs 2 rebounds-per-game at the small forward spot, which is simply unacceptable.
8) Manny Williams PF 6'9'' 254 22 C C+ C+ B C+ A
One of the most interesting power forward prospects out there. Williams was a fringe player until his senior year, when he stepped it up and helped his team to the Elite 8. He is an above-average shooter for someone his size, is deceptively fast and rarely makes mistakes on offense.
Williams has also shown that he can block shots with ease and grabs around 8 rebounds-per-game.
Williams will be an excellent player off the bench one day or if his potential holds true, an excellent starter.
One big knock on Williams is that he is really soft when he gets the ball inside and throws up floaters that are easily swatted away. While he is fast, his leaping ability leaves much to be desired.
9) Jabari Haynes PF 6'9'' 247 20 C+ D+ D+ B B B
Teams know what they are getting from Haynes: hard-nosed defense and the ability to grab rebounds.
If you are a contending team with a late first rounder, do not hesitate to snag Haynes off the board, he will help absolutely any team that drafts him and needs help up front.
He is a well-rounded post defender who swats the occasional shot and is relentless on the defensive boards.
However, he is somewhat slow and has no business trying to shoot the ball outside of 8 feet.
10) Jeremy Hagan SG 6'6'' 206 21 B- B- C- C+ C- B
Hagan is a big question mark.
At times, he is an excellent offensive threat, but he does not do the things that coaches love. He is a poor rebounder and is sloppy with the ball.
Hagan's inconsistency could see him fall to the second round, where if his offensive game improves, he will be a steal.