Fw: [綜合]March Madness: 20 NCAA Players to Watch
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標題: [綜合]March Madness: 20 NCAA Players to Watch
時間: Thu Mar 21 16:05:39 2013
NCAA三月瘋的焦點人物...所以肯大的幾位就沒列在內囉~
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Ben McLemore – Kansas, Shooting Guard (Fr.)
Strengths: One of the best shooters the draft has to offer. An impressive
athlete who regularly plays above the rim. Has ideal height and length for
his position.
Weaknesses: At 20 years of age, he’s older than his classification
indicates. Ball-handling skills need to be polished up. Will have to prove
that he can do more than just score as a pro.
Projection: Top three.
NBA Comparison: Ray Allen/J.R. Smith
Marcus Smart – Oklahoma State, Point Guard (Fr.)
Height: 6’4, Weight: 225 lbs.
Strengths: A fiery competitor and natural leader who never takes plays off.
Possesses NBA-caliber strength and athleticism. Could play either guard spot
at the next level.
Weaknesses: Inconsistent shooting the basketball, especially from beyond the
arc. Can be turnover prone at times; needs to tighten up ball-handling
skills. Has just average lateral movement for a guard.
Projection: Top five.
NBA Comparison: Chauncey Billups/Brandon Roy
Shabazz Muhammad – UCLA, Shooting Guard (Fr.)
Height: 6’6, Weight: 225 lbs.
Strengths: A scorer who is physically ready to make the transition to the
NBA. Plays with great intensity on both ends of the floor. Mature beyond his
years. Ideal size for a shooting guard.
Weaknesses: Ball-handling, especially with his off (right) hand. Doesn’t do
much creating for his teammates.
Projection: Top five.
NBA Comparisons: James Harden/Harrison Barnes
Cody Zeller – Indiana, Center (So.)
Strengths: Just knows how to play the game, especially in the low post. Runs
the floor well. Underrated athletically. Gets to the line with regularity.
Plays hard.
Weaknesses: Upside is questioned because of sup bar length and strength.
Doesn’t always rebound like he should. Not much of a shot blocker.
Projection: Top five
NBA Comparisons: Brook Lopez/Spencer Hawes
Michael Carter-Williams – Syracuse, Point Guard (So.)
Height: 6’6, Weight: 185 lbs.
Strengths: Oversized in a good way for the point guard position, having a
length and height advantage every night. Solid playmaking skills, but can
score when he needs to. Creative with the dribble. Good defensive instincts.
Weaknesses: Slight in frame. Struggles taking care of the ball at times. Jump
shot isn’t reliable yet.
Projection: Top ten.
NBA Comparison: Penny Hardaway/Shaun Livingston
Anthony Bennett – UNLV, Power Forward (Fr.)
Height: 6’8, Weight: 240 lbs.
Strengths: A physically gifted young man who is as athletic as he is strong.
Has a versatile game and doesn’t take many plays off. Rebounds well.
Weaknesses: Slightly undersized for the four spot in the NBA and not polished
enough yet to play out on the perimeter full time. Still learning how to get
the most out of his natural tools.
Projection: Lottery
NBA Comparisons: Paul Millsap/Jason Maxiell
Victor Oladipo – Indiana, Shooting Guard (Jr.)
Height: 6’5, Weight: 214 lbs.
Strengths: Exploded into superstardom as a junior thanks to his defensive
prowess and offensive efficiency. Moves well without the basketball. Utilizes
his above-average length well. Plays with a high energy level.
Weaknesses: Ball-handling and shooting ability, especially from three-point
range, needs improvement to be serviceable in the NBA. Defensive intensity
can work against him at times as he can get into foul trouble because of it.
Projection: Lottery.
NBA Comparisons: Thabo Sefolosha/Arron Afflalo
Otto Porter – Georgetown, Small Forward (So.)
Height: 6’8, Weight: 205 lbs.
Strengths: Arguably the best small forward in the class. Has prototypical
height and length. Well-rounded skill set with the ability to impact the game
in multiple areas. Took a huge step forward as a sophomore.
Weaknesses: Needs to add some strength. Perimeter skills have come a long
way, but ball-handling and shooting still need some polish. Can do it all,
but not great in any aspect yet.
Projection: Lottery
NBA Comparisons: Luol Deng/Tayshaun Prince
Mason Plumlee – Duke, Center (Sr.)
Height: 6’10, Weight: 235 lbs.
Strengths: A high-flying big man who really came into his own as a senior.
Rebounds the ball well and can get up and down the floor quickly. Low post
game has improved. A finisher around the basket.
Weaknesses: Has improved at the free throw line, but still leaves too many
points there. Turns it over too much. Doesn’t block a lot of shots. Will
need to add some strength.
Projection: Lottery
NBA Comparisons: Jordan Hill/Josh McRoberts
Trey Burke – Michigan, Point Guard (So.)
Height: 6’0, Weight: 190 lbs.
Strengths: A solid lead guard with great speed. Excels at running the
pick-and-roll. Can create for himself as well as his teammates. Plays smart
and tough. Noticeably improved after passing on going pro last year.
Weaknesses: On the smaller side for a point guard. Doesn’t finish around the
rim consistently. Has trouble keeping quicker players in front of him on
defense.
Projection: Mid first round.
NBA Comparison: Darren Collison/Kyle Lowry
James McAdoo – North Carolina, Power Forward (So.)
Height: 6’9, Weight: 230 lbs.
Strengths: An athletic big man who comes from a great basketball pedigree.
Has good size, length and mobility for his position. Made noticeable
improvements as a sophomore.
Weaknesses: Has a unique jump shot that is not fundamentally sound.
Inconsistent at the free throw line. Doesn’t take good care of the
basketball, turning it over too much and settling for tough shots.
Assertiveness comes and goes.
Projection: Mid first round
NBA Comparisons: J.J. Hickson/Ed Davis
Kelly Olynyk – Gonzag, Center (Jr.)
Height: 7’0, Weight: 238 lbs.
Strengths: As skilled of a big man as college basketball has to offer. Can
score in a variety of ways. Has good touch and range on his jump shot. Plays
hard.
Weaknesses: Toughness has come into question at times. Not aggressive enough
as a rebounder. Gives it away too much. Will have to add some strength.
Average athlete.
Projection: Mid first round
NBA Comparison: Nenad Krstic/Chris Kaman
T.J. Warren – North Carolina State, Small Forward (Fr.)
Height: 6’8, Weight: 223 lbs.
Strengths: An efficient scorer with ideal size and strength for a NBA small
forward. Good in the post. Young with a lot of upside.
Weaknesses: Perimeter skills still developing. Possesses just average
athleticism. Leaves too many points at the free throw line.
Projection: Mid first round
NBA Comparisons: Paul Pierce/Caron Butler
Steven Adams – Pittsburgh, Center (Fr.)
Height: 7’0, Weight: 250 lbs.
Strengths: Young big man who is physically mature beyond his age. Makes his
presence felt defensively as a shot blocker and individual defender. Moves
well. Solid athlete.
Weaknesses: Potential outweighs production at this point. Still learning the
game and how effective he can be. Limited offensively. Has a great deal of
improving to do at the free throw line.
Projection: Mid first round
NBA Comparisons: Joakim Noah/Robin Lopez
Gorgui Dieng – Louisville, Center (Jr.)
Height: 6’11, Weight: 245 lbs.
Strengths: A defensive standout who is very mobile and athletic for his size.
Mid-range jump shot is coming along. Plays with a high energy level.
Weaknesses: Still considered a raw prospect, although his understanding of
the game has come a long way. Didn’t necessarily improve much as a junior.
Battles with foul trouble. Limited offensively.
Projection: Mid-to-late first round
NBA Comparisons: Serge Ibaka/Bismack Biyombo
Glenn Robinson III – Michigan, Small Forward (Fr.)
Height: 6’6, Weight: 210 lbs.
Strengths: Son of former NBA player Glenn Robinson. An athletic wing with a
high talent level. Long and explosive. Can shoot the basketball with range.
Weaknesses: Intrigues come in flashes, not consistent just yet. Tends to be
passive at times. Not comfortable handling the basketball extensively.
Projection: Mid-to-late first round
NBA Comparisons: Andre Iguodala/Gerald Wallace
Kyle Anderson – UCLA, Small Forward (Fr.)
Height: 6’9, Weight: 235 lbs.
Strengths: A point forward with great court vision. Handles the ball well.
Active rebounder. Deceptively athletic.
Weaknesses: Plays at his own, slower, pace. May eventually have to transition
into a power forward. Jump shot lacks range. Just an average athlete.
Projection: Mid-to-late first round
NBA Comparisons: Boris Diaw/Lamar Odom
Rasheed Sulaimon – Duke, Shooting Guard (Fr.)
Height: 6’4, Weight: 185 lbs.
Strengths: An athletic combo guard. Can shoot the ball with range. Very
quick. Plays hard.
Weaknesses: Small for a shooting guard, may need to transition over to point
guard. Ball handling skills could stand to improve. Needs to add some
strength.
Projection: Mid-to-late first round
NBA Comparisons: George Hill/Nolan Smith
Jeff Withey – Kansas, Center (Sr.)
Height: 7’0, Weight: 235 lbs.
Strengths: A shotblocking fiend who is adept at staying out of foul trouble
while protecting the rim. Possesses good size and athleticism. Has become
serviceable on the offensive end.
Weaknesses: Old for a draft prospect at 23 years old. Needs to add some
strength and continue developing his low-post game.
Projection: Late first round
NBA Comparisons: Omer Asik/Tiago Splitter
Doug McDermott – Creighton, Small Forward (Jr.)
Height: 6’8, Weight: 225 lbs.
Strengths: One of the most efficient and potent offensive threats in college
basketball in recent memory. Can really shoot the basketball and has
limitless range. Gives it his all every time he steps on the floor. Takes
what the defense gives him.
Weaknesses: No certainty over which position he’ll play in the NBA. Has
sub-par athleticism. There are concerns over whether or not he’ll be able to
hold his own defensively.
Projection: Late first round/early second
NBA Comparison: Ryan Gomes/Luke Babbitt
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