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HoopsHype.com Draft 2010
by HoopsHype / Updated: June 25, 2010 - Draft Rumors

John Wall 6-4 PG Kentucky / Freshman
Incredibly quick point guard that can make an impact on both ends of the floor. Will replace Gilbert Arenas as the face of the team. Can he become a true franchise player? That remains to be seen, but he is a much-needed breath of fresh air for the struggling Wizards.
Comparison: Derrick Rose / Kyle Lowry Competitors: Gilbert Arenas and S. Livingston
Rookie season salary*: $4,286,900 Ranking: 1st Point Guard / 1st Freshman
Evan Turner 6-7 SG Ohio State / Junior
Versatile perimeter player that can really fill the stat sheet. Impressive college career. Can he play along with Andre Iguodala?
Comparison: Brandon Roy / A. Parker Competitors: A. Iguodala and Willie Green
Rookie season salary*: $3,835,600 Ranking: 1st Shooting Guard / 1st Junior
Derrick Favors 6-10 PF Georgia Tech / Freshman
So the Nets will not pursue a power forward in free agency? Favors has all the tools to become a highly productive big man... down the road. Great athlete. Needs to polish offensive game.
Comparison: A. McDyess / Chris Wilcox Competitors: Yi Jianlian and Kris Humphries
Rookie season salary*: $3,444,400 Ranking: 1st Power Forward / 2nd Freshman
Wesley Johnson 6-7 SF Syracuse / Junior
Johnson is a long, athletic forward with ideal physical attributes for an NBA small forward. Even if he doesn't pan out in Minnesota, he will at least play there right after being drafted. Should become a cornerstone for the Wolves.
Comparison: Shawn Marion / T. Outlaw Competitors: Ryan Gomes and Corey Brewer
Rookie season salary*: $3,105,500 Ranking: 1st Small Forward / 2nd Junior
DeMarcus Cousins 6-11 C Kentucky / Freshman
Very skilled big man that could give the Kings the offensive presence in the paint they needed. There are questions about his conditioning and committment to the game.
Comparison: Al Jefferson / E. Dampier Competitors: S. Dalembert and J. Brockman
Rookie season salary*: $2,812,200 Ranking: 1st Center / 3rd Freshman
Ekpe Udoh 6-10 PF Baylor / Junior
Could become a game-changer because of his great defensive skills. Offensive game is still coming along. Doesn't sound like a Don Nelson guy.
Comparison: J. Thompson / H. Armstrong Competitors: A. Randolph and B. Wright
Rookie season salary*: $2,554,200 Ranking: 2nd Power Forward / 3rd Junior
Greg Monroe 6-11 PF Georgetown / Sophomore
Big power forward with a lot of finesse to his game. Not the best rebounder or defender, maybe because of his mediocre athleticism.
Comparison: Brad Miller / J. McRoberts Competitors: C. Villanueva and J. Maxiell
Rookie season salary*: $2,331,700 Ranking: 3rd Power Forward / 1st Sophomore
Al-Farouq Aminu 6-8 SF Wake Forest / Sophomore
Explosive athlete with great upside. Excels in the open court. The Clippers need patience with him.
Comparison: Josh Smith / T. Young Competitors: T. Outlaw and Rasual Butler
Rookie season salary*: $2,136,100 Ranking: 2nd Small Forward / 2nd Sophomore
Gordon Hayward 6-8 SF Butler / Sophomore
Butler's hero during the team's NCAA championship run. Fundamentally sound offensive player. May struggle defensively with his lack of athleticism and strength.
Comparison: Mike Miller / M. Dunleavy Competitors: Kyle Korver and CJ Miles
Rookie season salary*: $1,963,600 Ranking: 3rd Small Forward / 3rd Sophomore
Paul George 6-7 SF Fresno State / Sophomore
A scorer with great athleticism. Really good outside shooter. Consistency has been an issue with him so far.
Comparison: D. Granger / W. Chandler Competitors: Danny Granger and M. Dunleavy
Rookie season salary*: $1,865,300 Ranking: 4th Small Forward / 4th Sophomore
Cole Aldrich 6-11 C Kansas / Junior
May not have star potential, but could develop into a solid big man in the NBA. Great wingspan will help him on the defensive end.
Comparison: Joel Przybilla / J. Boone Competitors: E. Okafor and D. Songaila
Rookie season salary*: $1,772,100 Ranking: 2nd Center / 4th Junior
Xavier Henry 6-6 SG Kansas / Freshman
Swingman with good size and an excellent frame. Possesses excellent scoring instincts and deep range on his jump shot.
Comparison: J. Posey / M. Webster
Competitors: OJ Mayo and R. Brewer
Rookie season salary*: $1,683,500 Ranking: 2nd Shooting Guard / 4th Freshman
Ed Davis 6-9 PF North Carolina / Sophomore
The Raptors get a steal of the draft candidate. Davis has a nice frame, excellent length and athleticism. Good hands, a high basketball IQ and tremendous touch around the basket.
Comparison: Al Horford / U. Haslem Competitors: Chris Bosh and R. Evans
Rookie season salary*: $1,599,300 Ranking: 4th Power Forward / 5th Sophomore
Patrick Patterson 6-8 PF Kentucky / Junior
Intelligent, undersized power forward with long arms, a great frame and nice athleticism. Good role player potential.
Comparison: C. Landry / K. Humphries Competitors: Luis Scola and C. Hayes
Rookie season salary*: $1,519,400 Ranking: 5th Power Forward / 5th Junior
Larry Sanders 6-9 PF Virginia Commonwealth / Junior
Another great shot blocker coming out of Virginia. Raw offensively. Not likely to get much playing time his rookie year.
Comparison: T. Ratliff / F. Elson Competitors: C. Maggette and E. Ilyasova
Rookie season salary*: $1,443,300 Ranking: 6th Power Forward / 6th Junior
Luke Babbitt 6-7 SF Nevada / Sophomore
Great long-range shooter and good passing skills. Questionable defender even at college level.
Comparison: K. Van Horn / B. Rush Competitors: Ryan Gomes and A. Pavlovic
Rookie season salary*: $1,371,200 Ranking: 5th Small Forward / 6th Sophomore
Kevin Seraphin 6-9 PF Cholet (France) / 1989
Long, athletic big man with a chiseled frame. Extremely raw offensively and lacks significant experience and polish, but should improve considerably over next few years.
Comparison: J. Hill / P. Mensah-Bonsu Competitors: J. Noah and Taj Gibson
Rookie season salary*: $1,302,600 Ranking: 7th Power Forward / 1st International
Eric Bledsoe 6-1 PG Kentucky / Freshman
Has the body and athleticism. Great defender. Has a lot of point guard lessons to take yet.
Comparison: K. Dooling / Marcus Banks Competitors: R. Westbrook
Rookie season salary*: $1,237,500 Ranking: 2nd Point Guard / 5th Freshman
Avery Bradley 6-3 PG Texas / Freshman
Undersized shooting guard with solid quickness. Very intense player on the defensive end. Lacks playmaking skills at his size and is not a great shot-creator to compensate.
Comparison: R. Westbrook / M. Chalmers Competitors: Rajon Rondo
Rookie season salary*: $1,181,800 Ranking: 3rd Point Guard / 6th Freshman
James Anderson 6-6 SG Oklahoma State / Junior
Swingman with nice size and average athleticism. One of the best shooter/scorers in college basketball. Not a good defender still, which means he'll get a lot of bench time under Popovich.
Comparison: M. Thornton / D. Cook Competitors: M. Ginobili and R. Mason
Rookie season salary*: $1,134,500 Ranking: 3rd Shooting Guard / 7th Junior
Craig Brackins 6-10 PF Iowa State / Junior
Goes higher than expected here. Nice offensive skills. Toughness has been questioned.
Comparison: J. Thompson / M. Allen Competitors: Jeff Green and S. Ibaka
Rookie season salary*: $1,089,100 Ranking: 8th Power Forward / 8th Junior
Elliot Williams 6-4 SG Memphis / Sophomore
Super athletic combo guard with the type of scoring instincts and shot-creating ability scouts crave. Shows solid potential defensively. Not a finished product.
Comparison: R. Stuckey / L. Williams Competitors: Brandon Roy
Rookie season salary*: $1,045,600 Ranking: 4th Shooting Guard / 7th Sophomore
Trevor Booker 6-7 PF Clemson / Senior
Makes up for the lack of size with hustle, guts and explosiveness. A bit of a reach for the Wizards?
Comparison: J. Maxiell / Ike Diogu Competitors: Kevin Love
Rookie season salary*: $1,204,560 Ranking: 9th Power Forward / 1st Senior
Damion James 6-7 SF Texas / Senior
Tough-minded forward with an NBA body and solid athleticism. Excellent rebounder who plays exceptionally hard.
Comparison: L. Mbah a Moute / J. Graham Competitors: Marvin Williams and M. Evans
Rookie season salary*: $963,600 Ranking: 6th Small Forward / 2nd Senior
Dominique Jones 6-3 PG Texas / Freshman
Big combo guard with excellent size, length and strength. Aggressive slasher who gets to the free throw line at a great rate. Capable of creating shots for both himself and others. Must improve perimeter shooting range and cut down on turnovers.
Comparison: L. Barbosa / Willie Green Competitors: Mike Conley
Rookie season salary*: $925,100 Ranking: 4th Point Guard / 7th Freshman
Quincy Pondexter 6-6 SF Washington / Senior
A complimentary player in the NBA. Will guard several positions and get rebounds.
Comparison: Mickael Pietrus / T. Hassell Competitors: K. Durant and T. Sefolosha
Rookie season salary*: $894,400 Ranking: 7th Small Forward / 3rd Senior
Jordan Crawford 6-4 SG Xavier / Sophomore
Good finisher that can find other players once he's in the lane. There are question marks pertaining to his ball-dominant style and unselfishness. Dunked on LeBron.
Comparison: Ronald Murray / N. Young Competitors: Courtney Lee and J. Hayes
Rookie season salary*: $868,600 Ranking: 5th Shooting Guard / 8th Sophomore
Greivis Vasquez 6-5 SG Maryland / Senior
Outstanding college career. Has great smarts and very good scoring skills. Will his playing style fly in the NBA?
Comparison: G. Dragic / Z. Planinic Competitors: OJ Mayo and R. Brewer
Rookie season salary*: $863,300 Ranking: 6th Shooting Guard / 4th Senior
Daniel Orton 6-10 C Kentucky / Freshman
Put up underwhelming numbers in college, but the potential is there. True center with all the physical attributes look for in a big man, including a chiseled frame, a great wingspan and solid athleticism.
Comparison: E. Dampier / Brian Skinner Competitors: Brandon Bass
Rookie season salary*: $857,000 Ranking: 3rd Center / 8th Freshman
Lazar Hayward 6-6 SF Marquette / Senior
Plays with great effort. Strong rebounder at the small forward position.
Comparison: J. Dudley / DeMarre Carroll Competitors: Al Thornton and Mike Miller
Rookie season salary*: $850,800 Ranking: 8th Small Forward / 5th Senior

Tibor Pleiss 7-0 PF Germany / 1989 Gani Lawal 6-9 PF Georgia Tech / Junior
Dexter Pittman 6-10 PF Texas / Senior Tiny Gallon 6-9 PF Oklahoma / Freshman
Hassan Whiteside 7-0 C Marshall / Freshman Latavious Williams 6-8 PF Tulsa / Freshman
Armon Johnson 6-3 PG Nevada / Junior Ryan Richards 6-11 PF Spain / 1991
Nemanja Bjelica 6-10 PF Serbia / 1988 Solomon Alabi 7-1 C Florida State / Junior
Terrico White 6-5 SG Mississippi / Sophomore Magnum Rolle 6-11 C Louisiana Tech / Senior
Darington Hobson 6-7 SF New Mexico / Junior Luke Harangody 6-8 PF Notre Dame / Senior
Andy Rautins 6-4 SG Syracuse / Senior Pape Sy 6-7 SG France / 1988
Landry Fields 6-7 SF Stanford / Senior Willie Warren 6-4 SG Oklahoma / Sophomore
Lance Stephenson 6-5 SG Cincinnati / Freshman

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Jeremy Evans 6-9 PF Western Kentucky / Senior
Jarvis Varnado 6-9 PF Mississippi St. / Senior Hamady Ndiaye 7-0 C Rutgers / Senior
Da'Sean Butler 6-7 SF West Virginia / Senior Ryan Reid 6-8 PF Florida State / Senior
Devin Ebanks 6-9 PF West Virginia / Sophomore Derrick Caracter 6-9 PF UTEP / Junior
Jerome Jordan 7-1 C Tulsa / Senior Stanley Robinson 6-9 PF Connecticut / Senior
Paulo Prestes 6-11 C Spain / 1988 Dwayne Collins 6-8 PF Miami / Senior

 

 

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