Mock Draft from NBA DRAFT.NET[11-20]

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11. Orlando Martell Webster 6-7 235 SG/SF WA HSSr.
Birthdate: 12/2/86
NBA Position: Shooting Guard
College: Washington
Class: HS Senior
Ht: 6-7
Wt: 235
Hometown: Seattle, WA
High School: Seattle Prep
NBA Comparison: Glen Rice

Strengths: The total package ... Has the ability to score from anywhere on the court against any defender ... Unstoppable mid-range pull up J off the bounce ... Acrobatic finisher on the break ... Unlimited arsenal of offensive moves that allow him to tear through opposing defenses ... Threat from both inside and out ... Very active on the boards ... Tight handles, effortless drives to the hole, and an overall ease to which he plays the game ... 20 and 10 capabilities every time he plays ... At 6-6 and a rock solid 215 pounds has the size and versatility to play any position at the next level.

Weaknesses: Relies on outside shot too much ... Must learn to move his feet and play better on ball defense. Notes: At 16 years of age has an understanding of the game that few high school players have ... Has suffered from the injury bug during his Junior season, (specifically an ankle problem) so he needs to show that he can stay healthy ...

12. LA Clippers Tiago Splitter 6-11 236 PF Brazil 1985

Tiago Splitter
Birthdate: 1/1/85
NBA Position: Power Forward
Ht: 6-11
Wt: 236
Int Team: Tau Vitoria
Hometown: Blumenau, Brazil

NBA comparison: Pau Gasol

Strengths: In 3 years will surely be a top 5 player internationally, he has the typically strong Brazilian offense game. He's a scorer, and can shoot from everywhere on the court. He plays one-on-one very well, has nice moves around the basket where he usually finishes with power plays. He has excellent mobility and great foot work for a player his size. He already has more international experience than Nene and Anderson combined. His future is at the SF position, so you can imagine the troubles that a 6-11 guy can cause in this situation. It's possible that he is not finished growing!

Weaknesses: His body still very weak to play the PF position. He has problems defending stronger guys and playing post up on offense, has to improve his timing on rebounds and his patience on defense. His defense can improve a lot playing in Europe and his body will certainly develop.

Notes: Made the Brazilian National team as a 17 years old and competed in the 2002 World Championships in Indianapolis. Very athletic player. Prefers to play on the outside. Shies away from contact. A bigtime scorer. Somewhat similar to Kirilenko with his rangy frame. Has a ways to go skill-wise.

-Vinicius Fontana
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OFFENSIVE SKILLS: A right-handed player with a great amount of technical and physical skills. His best virtue is his versatility. He can play in the paint where he has excellent agility and coordination and some developing post moves. He also has the ability to step out on the perimeter, where he has an acceptable medium and long range shot. He can handle the ball and take players off the dribble to the rim. However the team prefers him to stay in the paint, where he is playing more often.

DEFFENSIVE SKILLS: Tiago has a very intimidating body. He's a tough defender and is a good rebounder, on both sides of the court. He can block shots. He has great concentration while he defends and it shows that he has a good attitude while he defends and a mature player.

PHISYCAL CHARACTERISTICS: A very athletic player with well defined muscles, because of this he's physical both defensively and offensively. He is very quick running the floor on fast breaks.

WEAKNESSES: He has to improve his free, medium and long distance shot. He has to become better at finishing. Defensively he must control his intensity and not get into foul trouble.

Killer - Solobasket.com -- Tiago Splitter : "The last Brazilian pearl"

13. *Charlotte Charlie Villanueva 6-11 240 PF Conn

Birthdate: 8/24/84
NBA Position: Small Forward
College: Connecticut
Class: Sophomore
Ht: 6-11
Wt: 230
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
High School: Blair Academy
NBA Comparison: Lamar Odom

Stregnths: A strong all around talent. Charlie excels at passing the ball, scoring from the perimeter and handling the ball on the break. His inside/outside game makes him a virtual lock for a double-double every night. His athleticism makes him an excellent rebounder and perimeter defender. Scores his points from all over; his height allows to shoot over almost everyone on the outside and also allows him take the ball down low. He's just starting to live up to his unbelievable potential.

Weaknesses: A bit laid back at times, which leads to scoring in bunches and then going cold. Must understand that he will not always be the biggest and most athletic player on the floor. Strictly an inside talent, and could use some post development. Still soft at times, which leads to him being a weak interior defender. Not a great shot blocker, despite his athleticism and height. Needs to develop a killer instinct.

Notes: If Charlie ever plays with the intensity that his teammate, Luol Deng plays with, he would be unstoppable. Great size and skill, a player who does a bit of everything.

-Savneet Singh

14. Minnesota Antoine Wright 6-7 205 SG Tex. A&M Jr.

Birthdate: 2/6/84
NBA Position: Shooting Guard
College: Texas A&M
Class: Junior
Ht: 6-7
Wt: 205
Hometown: San Bernardino, CA
High School: Lawrence Academy

- 프리미엄 콘텐츠..

15. New Jersey Sean May 6-8 260 PF North Carolina Jr.

NBA Comparison: Zach Randolph

Strengths: May possesses all the skills to become a complete post player in the NBA. He has excellent touch, strength, and footwork that allowed him to out muscle and maneuver around anyone on the college level ... His soft hands allow him to catch almost everything thrown his way and make him an extraordinary rebounder and finisher ... May has a nice wingspan, which allows him to play bigger than his 6-8 size, and is very crafty at getting shots off against bigger opponents ... He also possesses an excellent mid range jumper from 18- 20 feet…As college progressed he became an excellent free throw shooter ... May also has a high basketball IQ and good vision, making him an outstanding passer ... His leadership ability as shown in the Final Four tournament should not be overlooked ... Overall, May is a fundamentally sound interior player and should develop into a quality NBA player ...

Weaknesses: May's most glaring weakness is his size. Listed at 6'8", he will find difficulty shooting over the much larger power forwards and centers in the NBA. He will also need to tone his bulky frame in order to take the wear and tear of an 82 game schedule. In addition, May is not the greatest athlete and will struggle against the more athletic power forwards...

Notes: Comes from a basketball family. Father Scott was an All-American at Indian and went on to play in the NBA. His brother Scott Jr. also played at Indiana….should ease Sean's transition.

-Savneet Singh

16. *Toronto Danny Granger 6-8 225 SF New Mex. Sr.

Birthdate: 4/20/83
NBA Position: Small Forward
College: New Mexico
Class: Senior
Ht: 6-8
Wt: 225
Hometown: Metairie, LA
High School: Grace King

NBA Comparison: Eddie Griffin (smaller version)

Strengths: An extremely well-rounded wing...Can do just about anything on a basketball floor...Ferocious rebounder...Grabs the ball at its apex and isn’t shy to protect it with his elbows...Puts up monster numbers, even when facing constant double/triple teams...The unquestioned leader on the floor...Tremendous shot-blocker...Quick hands...Plays passing lanes very well...Always around the ball...Has all the physical tools, instincts, and intensity to be a shut-down defender...Plays with great intensity and passion...Has great range on his always-improving jumper...Has added the 3-pointer to his arsenal (almost 48% from beyond the arc)...Has a better post-up game than other wing players...Improving spot-up shooter...Runs the floor well...Decent ball-handler...Great finisher...Much better footwork (on both ends) than most players his size...Great build...Long arms...Has cut down on the stupid fouls that have plagued his game in the past...Still has some upside left...A gamer.

Weaknesses: Durability is a major concern...Back/knee problems have forced him to miss parts of the past three seasons...His perimeter skills need extensive polishing, since New Mexico requires him to play inside so much...Needs to become a much better passer...Doesn’t posses a great first step...Just an average athlete, nothing spectacular...Occasional inconsistencies at the foul line (due to a small hitch at the top of his free-throw stroke)...Sometimes forces his offense too much...Inflated stats because of the Mountain West’s lack of talent...The proverbial “jack of all trades, master of none”...Will have to accept being a role player on the next level...Stamina issues...Has never had a positive assist/turnover ratio.
Notes: Only player in college basketball to average over 18 points, nine rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks in 2004-2005.

-Nick Prevenas 2/15/05


17. Indiana
Rashad McCants 6-3 207 SG UNC Jr.
Birthdate: 9/25/84
NBA Position: Shooting Guard
College: North Carolina
Class: Junior
Ht: 6-3
Wt: 207
Hometown: Asheville, NC
High School: New Hampton School
NBA Comparison: Gilbert Arenas

Strengths: Very smooth, athletic guard with an amazing feel for the game. Takes over games as a freshman. Can get hot and bury an opposing team with his offensive prowess. Has a diverse offensive game with three pointers, intermediate jumpers, and a quick first step to take his man off the dribble. A player with great scoring instincts. Makes great decisions and passes the ball extremely well for a shooting guard. Has excellent quickness and terrific speed running the floor. Can easily gain separation on a defender in the open court. Handles the ball very well, and is adept at creating off the dribble. Has good lateral quickness and foot speed defensively. Fred Jones went 14th in the 2002 draft giving athletic, but undersized shooting guards such as McCants great optimism about their draft potential. In Comparison McCants is a little less explosive but has a far better overall game.

Weaknesses: Undersized 2-guard. Just a shade over 6-3, but plays bigger than his size with long arms and great leaping ability. Still at 6-3, he will struggle to an extent guarding and getting easy looks over 6-6 players night in and night out on the next level. Probably doesn't have the instincts to be a NBA PG. Has the talent to overcome the height deficiency, but remember how great another Carolina freshman Joseph Forte looked. McCants is a more explosive and quicker athlete than Forte, so he will likely make a better pro, however college stars don't always translate on the next level, especially ones a few inches short for their positions. Will need to improve some defensively, as guarding college guys is much easier than pros.

Notes: Was considered a top 10 prospect by many recruiting gurus entering college.

18. Boston Hakim Warrick 6-8 220 SF/PF Syracuse Sr.
Birthdate: 7/8/82
NBA Position: SF/PF
College: Syracuse
Class: Senior
Ht: 6-8
Wt: 220
Hometown: Wynnewood, PA
High School: Friends Central

NBA Comparison: Marcus Camby

Strengths: An unbelievable athlete who can jump out of the gym with the best of them. A highlight real waiting to happen. His incredibly long arms and intensity make him a ferocious offensive and defensive rebounder. Gets off the floor almost instantaneously. Possesses a nice turnaround jumper and decent ball handling skills for a player his size. Has the potential and desire to not only become an offensive force, but a shut down defender as well. A very exciting player to watch with huge potential.

Weaknesses: Everything he does is based on his superior athletic ability. Despite his ball handling skills, Hakim is still very raw. His points usually come from fastbreaks, tip-ins, and putbacks. He tries to dunk everything on the offensive end and block everything on the defensive side. Perimeter game is suspect, despite good form on his outside shot. MUST put on muscle if he has any plans of ever playing pro ball, he is very thin and is easily out-muscled. Free throw shooting and interior defense are also concerns.

Notes: Hakim has the potential to become a very good player, but must learn to rely on more than his other worldly athletic ability. If he learns to collect himself and show some patience, his offense will improve dramatically. It seems as though Coach Boeheim is going to use Hakim on the interior in his early years at SU and then slowly bring him out to the perimeter as his shot and ball handling mature....Nicknamed "Skinny" by his friends due to his extremely slender frame. Upside is definitely there.


-Savneet Singh

19. Memphis Joey Graham 6-7 225 SF Oklahoma St.Sr.
Joey Graham
Birthdate: 6/11/82
NBA Position: Small Forward
College: Oklahoma St.
Class: Senior
Ht: 6-7
Wt: 225
Hometown: Brandon, FL
High School: Brandon

NBA Comparison: Caron Butler

Strengths: Graham is a tough nosed, no nonsense type, power 3 ... A physical specimen with great leaping ability who finishes very well … Has a chiseled body with excellent size, wingspan and great strength … Very tough player, enjoys contact, rebounds and takes the ball inside especially well … Has a very effective jump shot … Has range out to 18 feet, with excellent touch on his shot … Huge hands make him tough to rip the ball away from and give him an advantage on drives to the basket … Has a solid base and good rebounding fundamentals … Plays hard, hustles … Solid defender … Unlike many draft prospects Graham has the experience of 4 years of progression in college. He is one of the most NBA ready prospects out there … Extremely strong body, he can bench press over 400 pounds… Has good post skills with face up and back to the basket ability ... Excellent free throw shooter ...


Weaknesses: Plays a little stiff, mechanical… Doesn’t have great intangibles relating to ball skills … His vision, passing and ball handling are just average … Court awareness and feel for the game are just average … His ability to put the ball on the floor and create is a work in progress ... What you see is what you get, although he has shown great improvement offensively in his Senior season ...

-Aran Smith 2/9/05

20. *Denver Johan Petro 7-0 260 C France 1986
Birthdate: 1/27/86
NBA Position: PF/C
Ht: 7-0
Wt: 260
European Team: Pau Orthez
Hometown: Paris, France

Strengths: The top prospect in France, and maybe in all of Europe. Athletic, can run the floor. Great body, Good wingspan, big bones, and pretty strong. Has put on a lot of weight in the past two years. Has good touch on the ball. Still raw on offense but has a little baby hook that he relies on much of the time. He definitely has great potential but has to change attitude on the court and play harder.

Weaknesses: Has still slow foot work, not helped with lazy attitudes at times. Shot is not developed and doesn’t even look for the ball yet. Doesn’t move well on offense and could get a lot more done especially offensive rebounding. Has to play harder. Defense is limited right now in having a great body to deny shots or change their way. Could be but is not a shot blocker, and doesn’t move feet quick enough to guard smaller post players. Reaction is still slow.

-Babacar Sy

Notes: Has a very bright future. Excels with the ball close to the basket. Excellent shotblocker. Inevitably compared to countryman Jerome Moiso due to his style of play and raw athleticism, but has a greater future because of his strong motivation level. Began playing basketball at the age of 12. Started basketball some years ago, played for the under 18 national team at just 16.

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