|
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 |
