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Posts tagged "small forward"

Draft profiles: Jeffery Taylor, 6'7, 225 lbs., SF, Vanderbilt, Senior

Draft profiles: Jeffery Taylor, 6'7, 225 lbs., SF, Vanderbilt, Senior
Jeffery Taylor, an amazing talent, leaves you wanting more.  At his best, he fits the description of the ideal small forward; smart, heady, good defender, rangy, athletic, can handle the ball some (not great, but not a liability), and can shoot some.   However, he lacks consistency in all areas nearly every game. ... Read more »
By kevinstates,
Wednesday at 6:22 am
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Tyler Honeycutt Draft Profile

Tyler Honeycutt (UCLA)(6’8 SF/SG, 190 lbs.) Tyler Honeycutt is coming out after his Sophomore Year at UCLA.  He came to UCLA as a skinny player with a high skill level and while he has played well enough to tantalize scouts as a prospect, hasn’t lived up to expectations.   He’s a streaky shooter capable of big... Read more »
By kevinstates,
June 5, 2011 at 11:10 pm
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Kyle Singler draft profile

Kyle Singler (Duke)6’8, SF/PF, 230 lbs. I thought I would post this to give you a case of  “Duke-itis.”   In all seriousness, Kyle Singler has been a very productive Dukie throughout his career.  Kyle excelled at Duke as a role player by playing average defense, knocking down open shots, occasionally taking a player off the... Read more »
By kevinstates,
June 3, 2011 at 8:06 pm
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Klay Thompson draft profile

Klay Thompson (Washington State)6’7, 205 lbs., SG/SF Coming out of Washington State, Klay is somewhat unknown to the casual basketball fan.  However, in basketball circles, Thompson has a chance to be one of the better players from this draft and more specifically one of the better shooters. Offensively, Klay does well in the catch-and-shoot situations... Read more »
By kevinstates,
June 2, 2011 at 10:57 pm
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Luol Deng 8th best small forward?

According to Kelly Dwyer he is: (11-20) (21-30) After a year or two in the wilderness, Luol finally got his wits about him in 2009-10, averaging 17.6 points and 7.3 rebounds alongside his typically sound defense. Deng also chipped in about a steal and block per game, and this is important: Luol came in at... Read more »
By DougThonus,
August 24, 2010 at 6:06 am
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Evan Turner draft profile

Evan Turner (Ohio State)6’7, 215 lbs, PG/SG/SF The best player in college last season, Turner should not disappoint in the pros.  He provides versatility as he can play point guard, shooting guard, or small forward, but will play small forward best in the pros.  A two-way player with a high skill level, he exhibits skills... Read more »
By kevinstates,
June 17, 2010 at 11:00 pm
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Al-Farouq Aminu draft profile

Al-Farouq Aminu (Wake Forest)6’9, 220 lbs., PF/SF A gifted athlete who’s raw, but versatile, Aminu should have a long successful NBA career. He came into Wake Forest as one of the most heralded freshman and showed flashes of brilliance throughout school.  While versatile Aminu will make his living as an elite defender. Aminu’s offensive game... Read more »
By kevinstates,
June 12, 2010 at 10:15 pm
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Wesley Johnson draft profile

Wesley Johnson (Syracuse)6’7, 205 lbs, SF A wiry, athletic jack-of-all trades,  Johnson came out of nowhere from a transfer to Syracuse to the best player on a highly ranked team.   He helps a team win in so many ways as an ultimate glue guy.   Johnson curls off screens, flashes to the mid-post, uses the... Read more »
By kevinstates,
June 7, 2010 at 9:12 pm
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Damion James draft profile

Damion James (Texas)6’8, SF, 225 lbs. James is one of the few Seniors in the draft that will get drafted in the first round.  He went into Texas as a heralded freshman due to his versatility to play both forward positions and lived up to the expectations.  He has played with a couple of first... Read more »
By kevinstates,
June 5, 2010 at 3:09 pm
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2010 Stanley Robinson draft profile

Stanley Robinson (UCONN)6’8, SF, 215 lbs. Robinson, the most gifted athlete in the draft flies all over the court, leaping with the best of them.  However, after 4 years of college ball, he is still raw in many facets of  the game. Like many athletic players, Robinson excels in transition where he can use his... Read more »
By kevinstates,
June 4, 2010 at 11:51 pm
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