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Senior Guard Cincinnati 6-1, 200 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Steve Logan Notes: First Team All-American, 2-Time C-USA POTY The Skinny: Logan is a great shooter, scorer, and an even-keel defender. He really needs a growth spurt to have any impact in the NBA. Though he’s listed at 6-1, he won the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award as the top player 6-0 or under this year. Hmmm . . . Related Hoopville Articles on Steve Logan: |
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Junior Guard Virginia 6-5, 201 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Roger Mason Jr. Notes: Second-team All-ACC The Skinny: Offensive-minded with a solid perimeter game, though could use some polish. It’s not like the Bulls are loaded, however . . . Related Hoopville Articles on Roger Mason: |
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Senior Center Illinois 6-11, 250 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Robert Archibald Notes: Third team All-Big Ten The Skinny: You would like to see better numbers from a center like Archibald in a parity-riddled Big Ten. That said, he’s adjusted to his surroundings, hailing from Scotland, and thus still learning the game and the position. He’s solidly built and shouldn’t be pushed around much inside. Related Hoopville Articles on Robert Archibald: |
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Senior Forward Tennessee 6-7, 210 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Vincent Yarbrough Notes: First-team All-SEC The Skinny: Quite a solid pick, I must say. Vincent is smart, dedicated, and shouldn’t have issues making the transition to the bigs. He will have to grow into the role, however. Related Hoopville Articles on Vincent Yarbrough: |
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Senior Center UCLA 6-11, 248 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Dan Gadzuric Notes: Honorable-Mention All-Pac 10 The Skinny: A shot-blocker deluxe, but then so was Shawn Bradley. Plays like he’s not interested half the time, and the rest of the time he’s either streaky or hurt. But he’s tall, so I’m surprised he’s not in the lottery. Related Hoopville Articles on Dan Gadzuric: |
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Junior Center Duke 6-9, 280 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Carlos Boozer Notes: Third-team All-American, First-team All-ACC The Skinny: He could have been a lottery pick next season, had he stayed at Duke, but then all of the other components went 2-3 in the draft, so he’d be triple-teamed and without that fat contract from EA Sports. Not every Second Round pick gets to be a licensee to a video game BEFORE the draft. He could be good, or he could be the next Juwan Howard, going from college center to mediocre NBA power forward. Related Hoopville Articles on Carlos Boozer: |
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Sophomore Guard Fresno State 6-4, 190 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Tito Maddox Notes: Ineligible for 2001-2002 Season The Skinny: Like Steve Francis isn’t enough of a problem in Houston. Actually, Maddox gets a bad rep, as he accepted gifts from an agent, thus ruining his eligibility. Playing one year out of three isn’t good though (was academically ineligible his first season). For better or for worse, he also didn’t skulk around in Venezuelan semi-pro leagues like Florida’s Teddy Dupay, who didn’t get drafted. Quality point guard with a good perimeter game and was WAC Freshman of the Year. Related Hoopville Articles on Tito Maddox: |
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Junior Forward Alabama 6-8, 205 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Rod Grizzard Notes: Third-team All-SEC The Skinny: Good D. Shoots a lot. Scores some too. Has been known to hit the three. Will probably be a tall 2-guard in the NBA, but needs consistency. Was hurt late this past season with a bum knee. Related Hoopville Articles on Rod Grizzard: |
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Senior Center Arkansas State 7-0, 250 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Jason Jennings Notes: Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year The Skinny: Quality. Solid center that does credit to a small program. Played well all season, even though the Hilltopper’s Marcus got the ink. Tremendous shot-blocker, but needs more polish. Related Hoopville Articles on Jason Jennings: |
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Senior Forward Maryland 6-8, 260 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Lonny Baxter Notes:Honorable Mention All-American, Second-team All-ACC The Skinny: A quality collegiate power forward that must grow a few inches and gain a little weight to make it at that position in the NBA. He has serious game, including a scoring touch and general quickness and athleticism, but probably can’t transition to the small forward skill set. Related Hoopville Articles on Lonny Baxter: |
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Senior Forward USC 6-7, 240 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Sam Clancy Notes: 2002 Pac-10 Player of the Year The Skinny: Too hot to handle, too cold to hold. What does this mean? He’s good, and would be Chris Webber (without the head-case issues) if he were a few inches taller. Build, rebounding, quickness, strength, he’s got it. Related Hoopville Articles on Sam Clancy: |
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Senior Forward UCLA 6-7, 230 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Matt Barnes The Skinny: He’s got moves, and he’s got game. Top-flight scorer, playmaker, and even rebounder. A legit threat from the perimeter. Needs some polish, and occasionally gets frustrated, which leads to foul trouble. Related Hoopville Articles on Matt Barnes: |
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Freshman Center California 6-11, 235 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Jamal Sampson Notes: All-Freshman Team, Pac-10 The Skinny: Needs a lot of work, and after that he’ll need polish. Good, quick athlete with a presence in the paint. Screwed up by losing eligibility by hanging out with an agent. Oops.. Related Hoopville Articles on Jamal Sampson: |
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Senior Centerd Texas 6-8, 245 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Chris Owens Notes: Pre-Season All-American, for what it’s worth The Skinny: Fabulous hard worker who blew out his knee (ACL) in December. He’ll be on the injured reserve, but when he gets healthy, he’ll be a contributor, especially on the glass. Related Hoopville Articles on Chris Owens: |
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Senior Forward Wake Forest 6-9, 245 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Darius Songaila Notes: Second-team All-ACC The Skinny: Boston got a handful with Songaila. Could go either way, really. Good rebounding and a decent scoring touch on the one hand, and slow and foul and turnover prone on the other. Expect the first hand to prevail (the good one, that is). Related Hoopville Articles on Darius Songaila: |
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Sophomore Guard Michigan State 6-3, 195 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Marcus Taylor Notes: First-team All-Big Ten The Skinny: Solid point guard with a shooting touch, but he’s inexperienced and really shouldn’t have come out this year. Related Hoopville Articles on Marcus Taylor: |
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Senior Forward LaSalle 6-7, 205 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Rasual Butler Notes: First-team All-Atlantic Ten The Skinny: Forceful player that maximized his league’s competition, but may not fare well against the bigger boys. Great scoring touch that can handle the glass at both ends. A bit of a project, but mature and versatile. Related Hoopville Articles on Rasual Butler: |
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Senior Guard Marshall 6-9, 2`0 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Tamar Slay Notes: Honorable Mention All-Mid-American Conference The Skinny: Rangy. Both in build and in shot preference. A deep threat from the perimeter (42 percent from 3-point land), but tends to get lazy sometimes and turn the ball over. Solid scorer that consistently finds the basket, and plus he’s got a great name. Related Hoopville Articles on Tamar Slay: |
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Senior Forward San Diego State 6-9, 222 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Randy Holcomb Notes: Mountain West Tournament MVP The Skinny: Classic in-between guy who exhibits quickness and athleticism, plus a great scoring touch. Played in high school with Fresno State’s Melvin Ely, and transferred around Southern California before finding a home with Steve Fisher at SDSU. Labeled a project with huge upside. Related Hoopville Articles on Randy Holcomb: |
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Senior Center Central Connecticut State 6-9, 270 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
Corsley Edwards Notes: Honorable Mention All-American The Skinny: This is no Mr. Insignificant. Everyone’s on the bandwagon after great workouts, along with a track record of scoring and rebounding, though it’s obvious he won’t play center in the NBA. Related Hoopville Articles on Corsley Edwards:
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