|
John Wall 6-3 PG Kentucky / Freshman |
| Unbelievably quick point guard with outstanding size and instincts for his position. Aggressive, intense player on both ends of the floor with star potential written all over him. Needs to improve perimeter shooting and show he can handle the immense scrutiny he’ll be under all season. |
| Comparison:
Derrick Rose |
Stats:
- |
| Rookie
season salary*: $4,286,900 |
Ranking:
1st Point Guard / 1st Freshman |
|
Derrick
Favors 6-9 PF Georgia Tech / Freshman |
| Long, super athletic power forward with all the physical attributes teams look for in a big man. Terrific rebounder and defender with a rapidly improving offensive game. Has huge upside, but needs to continue to work on assertiveness and becoming more polished as a scorer. |
| Comparison:
- |
Stats:
- |
| Rookie
season salary*: $3,835,600 |
Ranking: 1st Power Forward / 2nd Freshman |
|
Willie Warren 6-4 SG Oklahoma / Sophomore |
| Big time athlete and shot-creator at the 2-guard position. Aggressive player with outstanding scoring instincts. Solid perimeter shooter who can also create for others. Average defender with less than ideal size for his position. Will need to show he can be a go-to guy for Oklahoma this year in Blake Griffin’s absence. |
| Comparison: Ben Gordon |
Stats:
14.6 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 3.2 apg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $3,444,400 |
Ranking: 1st Shooting Guard / 1st Sophomore |
|
Cole Aldrich 6-11 C Kansas / Junior |
| True center with terrific size, an excellent frame, and an extremely long wingspan. Big-time rebounder who plays a physical brand of defense. Has good hands and is a very capable finisher around the basket. Still needs to work on improving his decision making and all-around offense polish. Has his limitations, but is a rare commodity thanks to his physical attributes, mobility and the intensity in which he plays with. |
| Comparison: Chris Kaman |
Stats:
14.9 ppg, 11.1 rpg, 2.7 bpg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $3,105,500 |
Ranking: 1st Center / 1st Junior |
|
Donatas Motiejunas 7-0 PF Benetton Treviso (Italy) / 1990 |
| Athletic left-handed European big man with great size and length. Possesses a versatile skill-set: can handle the ball, shoot with range, pass or operate inside. Not the toughest player around, struggles at times on the defensive end and can get frustrated when things aren’t going his way. Extremely talented player with tremendous upside to continue to improve. |
| Comparison: Pau Gasol |
Stats:
7.2 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 16.4 mpg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $2,812,200 |
Ranking: 2nd Power Forward / 1st International |
|
Ed Davis 6-9 PF North Carolina / Sophomore |
| Prototypical power forward prospect with excellent length and athleticism. Has good hands and tremendous touch around the basket. Shows great potential as both a rebounder and shot-blocker. Possesses a narrow frame that will need to carry more weight. Still unproven at this point. |
| Comparison:
- |
Stats:
13.0 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 2.0 apg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $2,554,200 |
Ranking: 3rd Power Forward / 2nd
Sophomore |
|
Evan
Turner 6-7 SG Ohio State /
Junior |
| Smooth, versatile wing prospect who can play any of the backcourt positions. Tremendous shot-creator with an especially impressive mid-range game. Gets to the free throw line with ease and fills up the stat-sheet with rebounds, assists, blocks and steals. Needs to improve perimeter shooting range and become less turnover prone. |
| Comparison: Anthony Parker |
Stats:
17.3 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 4.0 apg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $2,331,700 |
Ranking: 2nd Shooting Guard / 2nd Junior |
|
Al-Farouq
Aminu 6-8 SF Wake Forest / Sophomore |
| Athletic and super long combo forward with great mismatch potential. Runs the floor, competes hard on the defensive end and is an excellent rebounder. Needs to improve ball-handling and perimeter shooting skills to become a full-time small forward. Big upside and is extremely young at that. |
| Comparison: Thaddeus Young |
Stats:
12.9 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 1.5 apg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $2,136,100 |
Ranking: 1st Small Forward / 3rd Sophomore |
|
John Henson 6-10 PF North Carolina / Freshman |
| Rail thin forward with terrific length and nice athleticism. Skilled player with intriguing ball-handling and perimeter shooting ability, as well as a solid feel for the game. Limited defensively by his lack of strength. More of a long-term prospect, but has great upside to develop down the road. |
| Comparison:
- |
Stats:
- |
| Rookie
season salary*: $1,963,600 |
Ranking: 4th Power Forward / 3rd Freshman |
|
Greg
Monroe 6-11 PF Georgetown / Sophomore |
| Smart, skilled, left-handed power forward with great size and a finesse game. Likes to play facing the basket and has the passing, ball-handling and shooting skills to match. Could be a terrific asset in the right offensive system. Average rebounder and defender who lacks intensity and tends to lose confidence at times. Still extremely young. |
| Comparison: Andrea Bargnani |
Stats:
12.7 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.5 apg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $1,865,300 |
Ranking: 5th Power Forward / 4th Sophomore |
|
Malcolm Lee 6-5 SG UCLA / Sophomore |
| Quick, explosive combo guard with major upside. Excellent slasher who loves to operate in transition. Ultra-aggressive defender with the length, toughness and fundamentals to lock down multiple positions. Not all that productive as a freshman. Needs to improve perimeter shooting, decision making skills, and continue to add strength. |
| Comparison: Russell Westbrook |
Stats:
3.2 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 10.7 mpg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $1,772,100 |
Ranking: 3rd Shooting Guard / 5th Sophomore |
|
Devin Ebanks
6-8 SF West Virginia / Sophomore |
| Long, lanky combo forward with excellent athleticism. Not particularly polished offensively, but can get to the basket and make plays thanks to the aggressiveness in which he plays with. Needs to improve perimeter shooting and ball-handling skills. Excellent rebounder who competes extremely hard on every possession. Terrific defender with the potential to guard multiple positions in the NBA. Plenty of upside to continue to develop. |
| Comparison: Earl Clark |
Stats:
-10.5 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 2.7 apg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $1,683,500 |
Ranking: 2nd Small Forward / 6th Sophomore |
|
Patrick Patterson 6-8 PF Kentucky / Junior |
| Undersized, high-energy power forward with long arms, a great frame and nice athleticism. Very aggressive inside, uses his body effectively, can operate with his back to the basket with great touch, and is a terrific finisher around the hoop. Draws fouls at a nice rate and shoots a solid percentage from the stripe. Can knock down a mid-range jumper with decent accuracy. Very active player who really competes. Footwork and overall offense polish still improvable. Relies too much on his natural tools at times, particularly on the defensive end. |
| Comparison: Udonis Haslem |
Stats:
17.9 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 1.9 apg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $1,599,300 |
Ranking: 6th Power Forward / 3rd Junior |
|
Solomon Alabi 7-1 C Florida State / Sophomore |
| Raw big man with terrific size and length. Reasonably mobile, plays hard and has a decent feel for the game. Limited offensive player whose solid hands and touch leave room for optimism regarding the future. A major presence defensively thanks to his physical tools and solid timing. Long-term prospect who could easily shoot up draft boards with a big season. |
| Comparison: Kendrick Perkins |
Stats:
8.4 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.1 bpg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $1,519,400 |
Ranking: 2nd Center / 7th Sophomore |
|
Larry
Sanders 6-9 PF Virginia Commonwealth / Junior |
| Athletic power forward with a freakishly long wingspan. Incredible presence defensively, changes everything around the rim with his terrific timing. Runs the floor great, plays extremely hard and gives his team lots of energy. Limited offensive player who will likely never be more than a role-player at best on this end of the floor. Late bloomer with major upside. Must fill out his frame. |
| Comparison: Theo Ratliff |
Stats:
11.3 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2.7 bpg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $1,443,300 |
Ranking: 7th Power Forward / 4th Junior |
|
Jan
Vesely 6-11 PF Partizan Belgrade (Serbia) / 1990 |
| Raw Czech big man who is already seeing solid playing time at the highest level of European basketball. Has great size and a terrific frame, and is a very good athlete by international standards. Shows a promising face-up game and is being pushed to develop his perimeter skills by his very demanding coach. Solid defender who plays hard. Needs to improve rebounding skills and overall offensive polish. |
| Comparison: Troy Murphy |
Stats:
9.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 13.0 mpg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $1,371,200 |
Ranking: 8th Power Forward / 2nd International |
|
Avery Bradley 6-3 SG Texas / Freshman |
| Ultra intense combo guard with excellent athleticism. At his best on the defensive end, where his length and fundamentals allow him to lock down both guard positions. Solid offensive player with a nice mid-range game. Needs to work on expanding his shooting range. Slightly undersized for a 2-guard, but has plenty of upside to continue to improve. |
| Comparison: Shannon Brown |
Stats:
- |
| Rookie
season salary*: $1,302,600 |
Ranking: 4th Shooting Guard / 4th Freshman |
|
Kyle
Singler
6-9 SF Duke / Junior |
| Oversized wing player with a high skill-level and a very nice feel for the game. Versatile offensively, has a terrific looking stroke and can put the ball on the floor and create shots for himself. Plays multiple positions at the college level, and has excellent instincts as a scorer and passer. Very competitive player, particularly as a rebounder, but struggles defensively due to his average length and lateral quickness. Has all the makings of a terrific role player for a smart, half-court oriented NBA team. |
| Comparison: Mike Miller |
Stats:
16.5 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 2.4 apg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $1,237,500 |
Ranking: 3rd Small Forward / 5th Junior |
|
Tyshawn Taylor 6-3 PG Kansas / Sophomore |
| Athletic combo guard with solid length. Terrific defender who really competes. Unselfish player with a good feel for the game. Should be able to develop playmaking skills in time. Needs to improve all-around polish, particularly as a perimeter shooter. Lots of upside. |
| Comparison: George Hill |
Stats:
9.7 ppg, 3.0 apg, 2.2 rpg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $1,181,800 |
Ranking: 2nd Point Guard / 8th Sophomore |
|
Craig
Brackins 6-10 PF Iowa State / Junior |
| Perimeter oriented power forward with a high skill level. Can make shots from outside, put the ball on the floor, and score on finesse plays inside. Limited by his lack of strength, and occasionally, toughness. Really struggles defensively. Not a great passer. Needs to show he can help his team win games this season. |
| Comparison: Channing Frye |
Stats:
20.2 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 1.3 apg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $1,134,500 |
Ranking: 9th Power Forward / 6th Junior |
|
Terrico
White 6-5 PG Mississsippi / Sophomore |
| Combo guard with great size and outstanding athleticism. Can create shots for himself with a great first step and impressive scoring instincts, and make shots both spotting up and off the dribble as well. Fundamentals, decision making skills still underdeveloped, particularly as far as shot-selection is concerned. Defense is improvable. Upside is considerable. |
| Comparison: Jason Terry |
Stats:
13.7 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2.3 apg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $1,089,100 |
Ranking: 3rd Point Guard / 9th Sophomore |
|
Jerome Jordan 7-0 C Tulsa / Senior |
| Impressive physical specimen at the center position, showing great size, an incredible wingspan, an excellent frame and solid athleticism. Does a pretty good job on the defensive end, particularly on the glass and as a shot-blocking threat. Extremely raw offensively, possesses a very poor skill-level. Not particularly productive even at the college level. Mostly a long-term project at this point, but with a great upside to continue to improve down the road. |
| Comparison: Solomon Jones |
Stats:
13.8 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2.5 bpg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $1,045,600 |
Ranking: 3rd Center / 1st Senior |
|
Trevor Booker 6-7 PF Clemson / Senior |
| Undersized power forward with long arms and outstanding athleticism. One of the toughest, most intense players around. Efficient offensive player who gets to the free throw line and does an excellent job in transition. Terrific rebounder and extremely aggressive defensively. Needs to improve perimeter game, decision making skills. |
| Comparison: Carl Landry |
Stats:
15.3 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 1.7 apg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $1,204,560 |
Ranking: 10th Power Forward / 2nd Senior |
|
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. Smart player who understands the game. Average athlete who may struggle to create his own shot at the next level. Lateral quickness is questionable. |
| Comparison: Morris Almond |
Stats:
- |
| Rookie
season salary*: $963,600 |
Ranking: 5th Shooting Guard / 5th Freshman |
|
DeMarcus
Cousins 6-10 C Kentucky / Freshman |
| Center with a big frame and a superb wingspan. Skilled big man with the ability to score both facing and with his back to the basket. Talented overall player who has struggled with conditioning problems. Average athlete who struggles on the defensive end. May have some off-court red flags. |
| Comparison: Erick Dampier |
Stats:
- |
| Rookie
season salary*: $925,100 |
Ranking: 4th Center / 6th Freshman |
|
Gani Lawal 6-8
PF Georgia Tech / Junior |
| Undersized power forward with solid length and athleticism. The stereotypical hustling role player. Very active around the basket, gets his hands on plenty of loose balls, and is an excellent offensive rebounder. Limited offensive player who gets to the free throw line, but does not convert. Poor passer and all-around decision maker offensively. Work ethic, character are reportedly superb. Still raw, but with a big upside. |
| Comparison: Josh Powell |
Stats:
15.1 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 1.5 bpg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $894,400 |
Ranking: 11th Power Forward / 7th Junior |
|
Stanley
Robinson
6-9
PF Connecticut / Senior |
| Super athletic combo forward with great size. Not a great perimeter shooter or ball-handler, but can make plays in the half-court or especially in transition thanks to his physical tools. Has great potential on the defensive end and is a very good rebounder. Not always productive or consistent enough. |
| Comparison: James Singleton |
Stats:
8.5 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 1.2 apg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $868,600 |
Ranking: 12th Power Forward / 3rd Senior
|
|
Sylven Landesberg 6-6
SG Virginia / Sophomore |
| Shooting guard with good size and a narrow frame. Big time slasher and shot-creator who can put points on the board in a hurry. Smart player who knows how to find the open man. Needs to improve his perimeter shooting. Athleticism is just average. |
| Comparison:
- |
Stats:
16.6 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 2.8 apg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $863,300 |
Ranking: 6th Shooting Guard / 10th Sophomore |
|
Andrew Ogilvy 7-0
C Vanderbilt / Junior |
| True center with a very good feel for the game. Has great hands and the ability to score with his back to the basket. Fundamentally sound and capable of playing in the high or low post. Very good passer. Relatively average athlete who could still improve his strength and toughness. Not a great rebounder or defender. Will have to wow NBA decision makers with his production, more-so than with his upside. |
| Comparison: Brad Miller |
Stats:
15.4 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 1.7 bpg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $857,000 |
Ranking: 5th Center / 8th Junior |
|
Sherron Collins 5-11
PG Kansas / Senior |
| Feisty little combo guard with explosive scoring ability. Complete offensive player who can shoot from the perimeter, get to the free throw line or pull up off the dribble. Terrific shot-creator who is more of a scorer than a playmaker. Decision making skills need work. Struggles with weight problems. Defensive potential is limited due to his size. |
| Comparison: Will Bynum |
Stats:
18.9 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 5.0 apg |
| Rookie
season salary*: $850,800 |
Ranking: 4th Point Guard / 4th Senior |
