Monta Ellis* SG 6'3'' 179 19 B C+ B- B- D+ AVery good at creating his own shot. Has good quickness and leaping ability. Solid ball-handling and passing skills should aid his adjustment to the point guard position in the pros. Has benefited greatly after one year of play at Mississippi, improving his ball-handling, defense and outside shot tremendously. Also got a feel for the game against more physical and athletic opponents. Averaged 14.2 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 31 minutes a contest as the teams starting shooting guard. Showed excellent ability to drive and maneuver around shot-blocking centers, very Jordan-esque. Ellis is a lock for a top ten draft selection, if he decides to stay in the draft.
Maurice Ager SG 6'5'' 205 22 C B+ B- C D+ AAlthough inconsistent at times, he has the tools that will get him selected in the mid-to-late first round. His biggest asset is his explosive, above-the-rim finishing ability. He can also light it up from three-point range, but he forces his shot sometimes. He improved his scoring average from 14.3 points per game his junior year to 19.3 his senior campaign. Although Ager is a good dribbler, he needs to work on going to his left to make his game less predictable. Scouts say he's closer to 6-foot-4 and that he's a bit undersized for a two-guard, but he can use his long wingspan and athleticism to make up for that. He is a capable rebounder despite his height. His long arms and above average foot speed make him a disruptive defender at times, but he doesn't collect a lot of steals.
Brandon Roy SG 6'6'' 210 22 B B B- B- C BGoing into his senior season, Roy was considered to be a second-round pick. After a stellar season and impressive play in the 2006 NCAA tournament, he now finds himself in the same sentence as the word "lottery". Roy had his best season statistically as a senior, averaging 20.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists a game, and clearly showing scouts that it is hard to find a more complete guard in this year's draft. While not being a jaw-dropping athletic specimen, Roy has an uncanny knack to take defenders off the dribble any time he pleases. Roy is a good ball-handler who plays with an air of patience that allows him to seldom force bad shots or make bad decisions with the ball. The major weakness in Roy's game has always been his outside shot, but his mid-range game is quite developed. Although he has the ability to guard multiple positions, Roy lacks tremendous size and doesn't have great foot speed, but he is more than willing to defend with maximum effort.
Daequan Cook* SG 6'6'' 203 18 B- B- C+ C+ C- BAn excellent scorer, natural and thorough. Has the ability to break his man down with very incredible dribbling skills. Capable three-point shooter with a quick release. Good athlete who rebounds well for his size. Can fill lanes in transition and finish. Is a pesky defender, getting a ton of steals, but can sometimes be reckless getting into foul trouble often. Has to play with more restriction, and college ball may help contain the wild side of his play. Has committed to play at Ohio State, however is still undecided and may end up declaring for the draft.
Gerald Green* SG 6'8'' 195 19 B- C+ C B C BAnother beneficiary of college, Green had many questions about attitude and motivation. A year of college ball at Oklahoma State has shaped him up and he seems nearly ready to play in the pro's after hiring an agent this past week, officially declaring for the 2006 draft. Has proven to be a defensive menace, with his long arms and lateral quickness. Averaged 11 points, 6 rebounds 2 steals and a block per game in 30 minutes as the starting SF for the Cowboys. He needs to work on his 3 point shot specifically if he wants to be a threat in the pro's. Not a good passer, and an average rebounder who struggles to keep position under the basket. Needs to get stronger, wiry thin.
JJ Redick SG 6'5'' 190 22 C B+ C+ C+ C- BHe was second in the country in scoring as a senior (26.8 points per game), behind only Gonzaga's Adam Morrison. Sporting a nearly flawless shooting stroke, Redick shot 47 percent from the floor as a senior, bettering his previous collegiate high of 42-percent. A question mark with Redick is his lack of lateral quickness and potential problems he may face playing defense at the next level. Despite legitimate concerns about what Redick can't do, what he does shooting the ball will still keep him from falling past the first 20 selections. Besides scoring, Redick's other stats will not impress. He averaged a measly two rebounds a game last season. He may not be a star at the next level, but he should be able to fashion a solid career as a designated shooter.
Randy Foye SG 6'2'' 215 23 C+ B- B- B- C- BFoye is without a doubt a solid scorer, leading Villanova in scoring at 20.5 points per game his senior campaign, finishing second in the Big East in scoring. His scoring numbers rose incrementally every year in college, as he averaged 10.3 points per game as a freshman, 13.5 as a sophomore and 15.5 as a junior. he handles the ball well enough to be able to play the point in the SSBL. His rugged style of play allowed him to average five rebounds a game as a junior and 5.8 as a senior. Foye is also a scrappy defender, averaging 2.1 steals a game his junior year and 1.4 a game last season. The facet of Foye's game that needs the most work is his outside shot, enough so that defenders do not respect his shot, rather anticipate the drive to the hoop.
Hassan Adams SG 6'4'' 220 22 B- C C C+ D+ BAdams is a physical player that goes hard to the basket and is creative enough when he gets there to score in a variety of ways, including an assortment of acrobatic dunks. When his mindset is right, he is a high percentage shooter. He shot 48-percent from the floor as a senior, which was his collegiate low. As a sophomore, Adams shot 54-percent. Adams averaged 17.5 points per game last season, but that could have probably been a little higher if he did not take ill-timed three-pointers. Adams shot a mere 26-percent on his 65 three-point attempts last season. Adams would benefit greatly with a consistent jumper. Adams' defense improved each year at Arizona, and he is an aggressive defender with long arms. As a senior, he averaged 2.6 steals per game, and he is not afraid of contact at the offensive or defensive end. As a sophomore, he averaged 1.5 blocks per game.
Allan Ray SG 6'2'' 190 22 C B+ C C+ D BAlthough he is an explosive leaper with great finishing ability, Ray has been tagged with the dreaded ""undersized"" label. He is also not a physically strong player and figures to be exploited at the next level defensively, even though he has quick feet. He can handle the ball well but has not shown an innate ability to distribute the ball. Because of his exceptional ability to get to the basket, Ray is able to get to the foul line with regularity and take advantage, considering he shot 89 percent from the line as a senior and 82-percent for his college career. Ray is not a solid rebounder or passer, but his ability to create his own offense either through his jumper or drives will help him get selected in the second round.
James White SG 6'7'' 200 24 C+ B- C+ C D+ BHe enjoyed the best stats of his college career last season when he averaged 16.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and shot 49 percent from the field. The positives of White's game mainly come from his great athleticism, which allows him to get plenty of highlight-reel dunks. His jumper is questionable and he is not physically strong. However, White has become more comfortable with his shot, and he knocked down a respectable 37 percent of his three-point attempts last season. He is also a good free-throw shooter, shooting 78 percent in his college career. White is a solid ball handler and sometimes brought the ball up the floor for the Bearcats. He also led the Bearcats in assists two of his three seasons with the team.
Ronnie Brewer SG 6'7'' 225 21 B- C+ C B C BAveraged 15.7 points per game over his three seasons. Brewer's value lies in his potential to contribute at three positions at the next level. He is an above-average defender who can get in the passing lanes on the perimeter. His 2.6 steals per game led the SEC and was good for 20th in the nation. His strength is getting to the basket off the dribble and finishing at the rim. Brewer raised his scoring average each his three years, culminating in a 2005-06 campaign where he averaged 18.4 points per game. He has trouble with his shot from outside, though he is improving. Brewer has worked on his outside shot, shooting over 35 percent from three his last two seasons combined, up from 26.6-percent his freshman year.
JR Pinnock SG 6'4'' 205 23 C+ B- C+ C+ D+ BDanilo Pinnock, nicknamed "JR", played a renowned role for the Colonials as a Junior and Senior. Named First Team All-Atlantic 10 as a junior. Also earned All-District 4 honors from the NABC. Named Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year as a junior, and earned league All-Rookie Team honors as a freshman. Was an integral part of the undefeated Colonial team as a Senior. Averaged 14 ppg during last season, while shooting nearly 49% from the field. He's got a smooth jumper, and can easily get to the hoop with his size and quickness, finishing strong on every play. He has respectable ball handling ability, however nothing about his game stands out as tremendous.
Thabo Sefolosha SG 6'5'' 215 22 C+ C+ C+ B D+ BListed as a SF, but should excel at the 2-guard. Sefolosha is an athletic two-guard that likes to get out in transition and create on the break. He is a deadly standstill shooter, with the ability to hit from long-range, connecting on 41.5 percent of his three-point shots this season. He will have to fine-tune several facets of his game to excel at the next level. Sefolosha tends to let his natural athletic ability gain an advantage on both ends of the court.
Yotam Halperin SG 6'5'' 210 22 C+ B C+ C D BAlthough he is the size of a typical shooting guard, Halperin is at his best with the ball in his hands, making decisions and also making big shots when his team needs them. He has all the leadership qualities for the position and is cool in the game's biggest moments. He can shoot the three-pointer and also make plays for himself and his teammates by beating his man off the dribble. He sizes up game situations well and always seems to be on the same page with his coaching staff.
Morris Almond* SG 6'6'' 215 22 C+ B+ C C+ D CKnows how to work screens and is intelligent in finding ways to rid his defender without the ball. When he fights through a screen, curls or runs the baseline, he is ready to shoot as soon as he receives the ball and is balanced. Good rebounder for his size. Led Conference USA in scoring (21.9 ppg), while setting a league scoring record for conference games only (25.1 ppg). Also paced team and ranked 10th in the conference in rebounding (5.8 rpg). Earned First Team All-Conference USA honors as a junior. Also named All-District by the NABC and USBWA. Participated for Team USA in the 2003 Global Games held in Dallas.
Quincy Douby SG 6'3'' 175 22 C+ B C C+ D+ CHis scoring averaged shot up from 15.1 points per game as a sophomore to 25.4 as a junior. When he is hot, he can really fill it up from the outside. He is also a very capable ball-handler, which he needed dearly at Rutgers where he faced many double and triple teams because of a lack of a supporting cast. Size and strength are weaknesses for Douby. He's only 6-foot-3 and many scouts doubt his ability to play the point and run a team. Defensively, bigger guards will be able to physically overmatch him. However, Douby does aggressively defend and gives maximum effort on defense.
Shannon Brown SG 6'4'' 205 21 B- B- C+ B- C- CAfter averaging 17.2 points per game as a junior, Brown declared for the NBA draft but did not hire an agent. He is solidly built and is an explosive athlete who has improved his shooting. Brown excels at going to the basket and elevated his three-point shooting to a career-best 39 percent this past season. He is an outstanding leaper and dunker and is definitely athletic enough to play in the SSBL. Brown is an aggressive on-the-ball defender, who averaged 1.5 steals per game last season. Sometimes his aggressiveness costs him on the offensive end. He averaged 2.5 turnovers a game last season. The main concern with Brown's game concerns his height. He is small for the shooting guard position in the pros and does not possess point guard skills, even though he is a decent ball-handler.
Martell Webster* SG 6'7'' 210 20 C+ B C C+ C- B
Has elected to attend college another season.Corey Brewer* SG 6'8'' 185 21 C B C B C A
Has elected to attend Florida for another season.
