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Scouting the NBA draft
Bee staff writer Sam Amick takes a look at the top possible draft picks at each position. Today: Centers
By Sam Amick -- Bee Staff Writer
Published 12:01 am PDT Monday, June 26, 2006
1. Patrick O'Bryant, Bradley, 7 feet, 250 pounds: Hardly recruited coming out of high school, O'Bryant is receiving plenty of NBA attention. More physical than finesse with huge body, dubbed a late bloomer. Has solid work ethic and room to add even more weight that could turn him into an NBA force.
2. Hilton Armstrong, Connecticut, 6-10, 240: Didn't make any real noise until senior season, when energetic play on both ends was huge asset for UConn. Athleticism and leaping ability mean he can block shots in more ways than the standing swat, and offensive skills greatly improved near end of collegiate career.
3. Mouhamed Saer Sene, Senegal, 7-0, 232: Beyond obvious height appeal, much has been made of Saer Sene's 7-8 wingspan. The assumption? He'll be blocking a whole lot of shots and grabbing many rebounds. Saer Sene is spry, not clumsy like so many giants of past. Could be available at No. 19 if Kings want him.
4. Paul Davis, Michigan State, 6-11, 240: For team in need of skilled big man, a la the Kings' Brad Miller, Davis could be good fit. Averaged 17.5 points and grabbed 9.1 rebounds in senior season for Spartans. Has very little defensive presence and is not considered an exceptional athlete.
5. Josh Boone, Connecticut, 6-10, 237: No one doubts former Big East Defensive Player of the Year's physical ability to compete in NBA. But there have been questions about mental approach, and red flags went up a bit when points and rebounds significantly dropped from sophomore to junior season.
Others to watch: Kevin Pittsnogle, West Virginia, 6-11, 250; Ryan Hollins, UCLA, 7-0, 225; Justin Williams, Wyoming, 6-9, 211.
Coming Tuesday: Power forwards.
Scouting the NBA draft
Bee staff writer Sam Amick takes a look at the top possible draft picks at each position. Today: Centers
By Sam Amick -- Bee Staff Writer
Published 12:01 am PDT Monday, June 26, 2006
1. Patrick O'Bryant, Bradley, 7 feet, 250 pounds: Hardly recruited coming out of high school, O'Bryant is receiving plenty of NBA attention. More physical than finesse with huge body, dubbed a late bloomer. Has solid work ethic and room to add even more weight that could turn him into an NBA force.
2. Hilton Armstrong, Connecticut, 6-10, 240: Didn't make any real noise until senior season, when energetic play on both ends was huge asset for UConn. Athleticism and leaping ability mean he can block shots in more ways than the standing swat, and offensive skills greatly improved near end of collegiate career.
3. Mouhamed Saer Sene, Senegal, 7-0, 232: Beyond obvious height appeal, much has been made of Saer Sene's 7-8 wingspan. The assumption? He'll be blocking a whole lot of shots and grabbing many rebounds. Saer Sene is spry, not clumsy like so many giants of past. Could be available at No. 19 if Kings want him.
4. Paul Davis, Michigan State, 6-11, 240: For team in need of skilled big man, a la the Kings' Brad Miller, Davis could be good fit. Averaged 17.5 points and grabbed 9.1 rebounds in senior season for Spartans. Has very little defensive presence and is not considered an exceptional athlete.
5. Josh Boone, Connecticut, 6-10, 237: No one doubts former Big East Defensive Player of the Year's physical ability to compete in NBA. But there have been questions about mental approach, and red flags went up a bit when points and rebounds significantly dropped from sophomore to junior season.
Others to watch: Kevin Pittsnogle, West Virginia, 6-11, 250; Ryan Hollins, UCLA, 7-0, 225; Justin Williams, Wyoming, 6-9, 211.
Coming Tuesday: Power forwards.
