Fw: [綜合]March Madness: 20 NCAA Players to Watch

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標題: [綜合]March Madness: 20 NCAA Players to Watch
時間: Thu Mar 21 16:05:39 2013

NCAA三月瘋的焦點人物...所以肯大的幾位就沒列在內囉~

http://www.hoopsworld.com/march-madness-20-ncaa-players-to-watch/

Ben McLemore – Kansas, Shooting Guard (Fr.)

Strengths: One of the best shooters the draft has to offer. An impressive
athlete who regularly plays above the rim. Has ideal height and length for
his position.

Weaknesses: At 20 years of age, he’s older than his classification
indicates. Ball-handling skills need to be polished up. Will have to prove
that he can do more than just score as a pro.

Projection: Top three.

NBA Comparison: Ray Allen/J.R. Smith



Marcus Smart – Oklahoma State, Point Guard (Fr.)

Height: 6’4, Weight: 225 lbs.

Strengths: A fiery competitor and natural leader who never takes plays off.
Possesses NBA-caliber strength and athleticism. Could play either guard spot
at the next level.

Weaknesses: Inconsistent shooting the basketball, especially from beyond the
arc. Can be turnover prone at times; needs to tighten up ball-handling
skills. Has just average lateral movement for a guard.

Projection: Top five.

NBA Comparison: Chauncey Billups/Brandon Roy



Shabazz Muhammad – UCLA, Shooting Guard (Fr.)

Height: 6’6, Weight: 225 lbs.

Strengths: A scorer who is physically ready to make the transition to the
NBA. Plays with great intensity on both ends of the floor. Mature beyond his
years. Ideal size for a shooting guard.

Weaknesses: Ball-handling, especially with his off (right) hand. Doesn’t do
much creating for his teammates.

Projection: Top five.

NBA Comparisons: James Harden/Harrison Barnes



Cody Zeller – Indiana, Center (So.)

Strengths: Just knows how to play the game, especially in the low post. Runs
the floor well. Underrated athletically. Gets to the line with regularity.
Plays hard.

Weaknesses: Upside is questioned because of sup bar length and strength.
Doesn’t always rebound like he should. Not much of a shot blocker.

Projection: Top five

NBA Comparisons: Brook Lopez/Spencer Hawes



Michael Carter-Williams – Syracuse, Point Guard (So.)

Height: 6’6, Weight: 185 lbs.

Strengths: Oversized in a good way for the point guard position, having a
length and height advantage every night. Solid playmaking skills, but can
score when he needs to. Creative with the dribble. Good defensive instincts.

Weaknesses: Slight in frame. Struggles taking care of the ball at times. Jump
shot isn’t reliable yet.

Projection: Top ten.

NBA Comparison: Penny Hardaway/Shaun Livingston



Anthony Bennett – UNLV, Power Forward (Fr.)

Height: 6’8, Weight: 240 lbs.

Strengths: A physically gifted young man who is as athletic as he is strong.
Has a versatile game and doesn’t take many plays off. Rebounds well.

Weaknesses: Slightly undersized for the four spot in the NBA and not polished
enough yet to play out on the perimeter full time. Still learning how to get
the most out of his natural tools.

Projection: Lottery

NBA Comparisons: Paul Millsap/Jason Maxiell



Victor Oladipo – Indiana, Shooting Guard (Jr.)

Height: 6’5, Weight: 214 lbs.

Strengths: Exploded into superstardom as a junior thanks to his defensive
prowess and offensive efficiency. Moves well without the basketball. Utilizes
his above-average length well. Plays with a high energy level.

Weaknesses: Ball-handling and shooting ability, especially from three-point
range, needs improvement to be serviceable in the NBA. Defensive intensity
can work against him at times as he can get into foul trouble because of it.

Projection: Lottery.

NBA Comparisons: Thabo Sefolosha/Arron Afflalo



Otto Porter – Georgetown, Small Forward (So.)

Height: 6’8, Weight: 205 lbs.

Strengths: Arguably the best small forward in the class. Has prototypical
height and length. Well-rounded skill set with the ability to impact the game
in multiple areas. Took a huge step forward as a sophomore.

Weaknesses: Needs to add some strength. Perimeter skills have come a long
way, but ball-handling and shooting still need some polish. Can do it all,
but not great in any aspect yet.

Projection: Lottery

NBA Comparisons: Luol Deng/Tayshaun Prince



Mason Plumlee – Duke, Center (Sr.)

Height: 6’10, Weight: 235 lbs.

Strengths: A high-flying big man who really came into his own as a senior.
Rebounds the ball well and can get up and down the floor quickly. Low post
game has improved. A finisher around the basket.

Weaknesses: Has improved at the free throw line, but still leaves too many
points there. Turns it over too much. Doesn’t block a lot of shots. Will
need to add some strength.

Projection: Lottery

NBA Comparisons: Jordan Hill/Josh McRoberts



Trey Burke – Michigan, Point Guard (So.)

Height: 6’0, Weight: 190 lbs.

Strengths: A solid lead guard with great speed. Excels at running the
pick-and-roll. Can create for himself as well as his teammates. Plays smart
and tough. Noticeably improved after passing on going pro last year.

Weaknesses: On the smaller side for a point guard. Doesn’t finish around the
rim consistently. Has trouble keeping quicker players in front of him on
defense.

Projection: Mid first round.

NBA Comparison: Darren Collison/Kyle Lowry



James McAdoo – North Carolina, Power Forward (So.)

Height: 6’9, Weight: 230 lbs.

Strengths: An athletic big man who comes from a great basketball pedigree.
Has good size, length and mobility for his position. Made noticeable
improvements as a sophomore.

Weaknesses: Has a unique jump shot that is not fundamentally sound.
Inconsistent at the free throw line. Doesn’t take good care of the
basketball, turning it over too much and settling for tough shots. 
Assertiveness comes and goes.

Projection: Mid first round

NBA Comparisons: J.J. Hickson/Ed Davis



Kelly Olynyk – Gonzag, Center (Jr.)

Height: 7’0, Weight: 238 lbs.

Strengths: As skilled of a big man as college basketball has to offer. Can
score in a variety of ways. Has good touch and range on his jump shot. Plays
hard.

Weaknesses: Toughness has come into question at times. Not aggressive enough
as a rebounder. Gives it away too much. Will have to add some strength.
Average athlete.

Projection: Mid first round

NBA Comparison: Nenad Krstic/Chris Kaman



T.J. Warren – North Carolina State, Small Forward (Fr.)

Height: 6’8, Weight: 223 lbs.

Strengths: An efficient scorer with ideal size and strength for a NBA small
forward. Good in the post. Young with a lot of upside.

Weaknesses: Perimeter skills still developing. Possesses just average
athleticism. Leaves too many points at the free throw line.

Projection: Mid first round

NBA Comparisons: Paul Pierce/Caron Butler



Steven Adams – Pittsburgh, Center (Fr.)

Height: 7’0, Weight: 250 lbs.

Strengths: Young big man who is physically mature beyond his age. Makes his
presence felt defensively as a shot blocker and individual defender. Moves
well. Solid athlete.

Weaknesses: Potential outweighs production at this point. Still learning the
game and how effective he can be. Limited offensively. Has a great deal of
improving to do at the free throw line.

Projection: Mid first round

NBA Comparisons: Joakim Noah/Robin Lopez



Gorgui Dieng – Louisville, Center (Jr.)

Height: 6’11, Weight: 245 lbs.

Strengths: A defensive standout who is very mobile and athletic for his size.
Mid-range jump shot is coming along. Plays with a high energy level.

Weaknesses: Still considered a raw prospect, although his understanding of
the game has come a long way. Didn’t necessarily improve much as a junior.
Battles with foul trouble. Limited offensively.

Projection: Mid-to-late first round

NBA Comparisons: Serge Ibaka/Bismack Biyombo



Glenn Robinson III – Michigan, Small Forward (Fr.)

Height: 6’6, Weight: 210 lbs.

Strengths: Son of former NBA player Glenn Robinson. An athletic wing with a
high talent level. Long and explosive. Can shoot the basketball with range.

Weaknesses: Intrigues come in flashes, not consistent just yet. Tends to be
passive at times. Not comfortable handling the basketball extensively.

Projection: Mid-to-late first round

NBA Comparisons: Andre Iguodala/Gerald Wallace



Kyle Anderson – UCLA, Small Forward (Fr.)

Height: 6’9, Weight: 235 lbs.

Strengths: A point forward with great court vision. Handles the ball well. 
Active rebounder. Deceptively athletic.

Weaknesses: Plays at his own, slower, pace. May eventually have to transition
into a power forward. Jump shot lacks range. Just an average athlete.

Projection: Mid-to-late first round

NBA Comparisons: Boris Diaw/Lamar Odom



Rasheed Sulaimon – Duke, Shooting Guard (Fr.)

Height: 6’4, Weight: 185 lbs.

Strengths: An athletic combo guard. Can shoot the ball with range. Very
quick. Plays hard.

Weaknesses: Small for a shooting guard, may need to transition over to point
guard. Ball handling skills could stand to improve. Needs to add some
strength.

Projection: Mid-to-late first round

NBA Comparisons: George Hill/Nolan Smith



Jeff Withey – Kansas, Center (Sr.)

Height: 7’0, Weight: 235 lbs.

Strengths: A shotblocking fiend who is adept at staying out of foul trouble
while protecting the rim. Possesses good size and athleticism. Has become
serviceable on the offensive end.

Weaknesses: Old for a draft prospect at 23 years old. Needs to add some
strength and continue developing his low-post game.

Projection: Late first round

NBA Comparisons: Omer Asik/Tiago Splitter



Doug McDermott – Creighton, Small Forward (Jr.)

Height: 6’8, Weight: 225 lbs.

Strengths: One of the most efficient and potent offensive threats in college
basketball in recent memory. Can really shoot the basketball and has
limitless range. Gives it his all every time he steps on the floor. Takes
what the defense gives him.

Weaknesses: No certainty over which position he’ll play in the NBA. Has
sub-par athleticism. There are concerns over whether or not he’ll be able to
hold his own defensively.

Projection: Late first round/early second

NBA Comparison: Ryan Gomes/Luke Babbitt


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※ 轉錄者: JordanHill (192.192.86.53), 時間: 03/21/2013 16:18:50
→ JordanHill:今年的大學球員深度很廣,樂透區的優勢不大明顯說~
→ kirchize:恭請虎奶大致詞 今年的PG跟SG或強硬的PF人選
推 larson:魔術大概就是Smart跟McLemore二選一吧?再來就是考慮MCW或小
→ larson:Zeller...
→ hunight:推文可以嗎XD  今年態勢大概要到64強甚至測試完才確定
→ hunight:到時候再發文做比較深入的討論
推 pal1231:看到PENNY的模板了
推 wildwest:Smart一票 反正他PG SG雙挑
推 wildwest:Mclemore雖然也很棒 但等他開發出持球都不知道哪一年去了
推 mysterio619:馬克斯聰 那身材好壯..
推 y1027330:我看到PENNY...
推 wildwest:真要是Penny哪會掉出前三....身高像罷了= =
推 iamluck:smart長相....mcemore打球還滿漂亮的
→ hunight:認真說 MCW有時候傳球確實有點Penny的影子 切入和爆發力
→ hunight:也比受傷前的Livingston更好更適合NBA
→ hunight:而且他在雪城磨了兩年 應該是可以適應NBA 而不是只靠天分
→ hunight:打球
推 y1027330:那我們往下交易吧 看有沒有機會交易到兩個樂透區選秀
→ hunight:今年...樂透籤應該沒有人會跟我們一換二
→ hunight:一到十成材機率應該都差不多 就看適不適合
→ wildwest:MCW今年大二成績:12p 4.8r 7.7a FG% .387 3P% .282
→ hunight:即使是拿到狀元籤也是一樣
→ hunight:MCW到適應NBA強度後 成績應該會更好看啦 雪城節奏其實沒有
→ hunight:很適合他
→ hunight:多少也弱化他的特點和組織能力
→ hunight:當然它成熟度和對抗性還遠遠不足也是事實
→ wildwest:這就是我在意的 對抗性...頗瘦啊..而且他91年的
→ wildwest:相當於別人大三了...
→ hunight:大三問題不是很大 只是開竅時間不同
→ kirchize:話說....JJ是大四 Nelson也是大四
→ kirchize:Hill......也是大三 八爺也是大三 其實要選對的人
→ kirchize:不是拘泥他到底是大幾..我偶像中的偶像Stockton也是大四
推 orlando71:現在的選秀趨勢大三開始逐漸沒人要了
→ orlando71:很強的大三大四生 罕見...大多念個一兩年大學就打nba
推 kirchize:樓上說的也是～～早點去NBA撈錢已經是趨勢了
→ hunight:念個一兩年去NBA的是天才 但其實和大三有沒有人要是兩回事
→ hunight:有人開竅就是比較晚 早點去NBA也不會比較好
→ hunight:我們目標人選的Smart今天出局了...
推 josh17:小聰明身材蠻棒的，只是臉有點醜...
推 gangg:Oklahoma State今天輸了.... 沒機會多看他了
推 larson:小胖也是大三才投入NBA選秀的,以控衛來講,大學籃球待多久倒
→ larson:不是重點,重點是何時被挖掘出來還有被派到適合的球隊
→ yoyoman0529:虎乃大今年會出選秀特刊嗎
→ hunight:特刊沒法度 一來是現在要工作 真的沒辦法像以前那樣花上
→ hunight:1.2個月寫稿+仔細把每個球員看個3~5場比賽再來寫評論
→ hunight:但不論在雜誌還是在PTT 多少還是會寫些有關選秀的東西
推 hunight:不過 今天看完Smart 更印證我對他的看法 he's good but
→ hunight:not BEST yet 尤其是我們應該還給不起他要的環境和體系