2011 Centers

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Jonas Valanciunas C 6'11 240 19 C+ D C- B- B- A
Lucas "Bebê" Nogueira C 6'11 225 19 C C- D+ B C+ A
Nikola Vucevic C 6'10 240 21 C+ C D C+ B- B
Jordan Williams C 6'10 260 21 C+ D+ D- B- B+ B
Jeremy Tyler C 6'11 240 20 C+ D+ D B- B- B
Michael Dunigan C 6'10 253 22 B- D D+ C+ B- B
Greg Smith C 6'10 249 20 C+ D D C+ C+ B
Giorgi Shermadini C 7'1 248 22 C D D B- C+ B
Gary McGhee C 6'11 250 23 C D D C C+ C

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what.... only 7 centers?

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Jonas Valanciunas C 6'11 240 19 C+ D C- B- B- A
Dismisses the stereotypical "soft" label as a Euro player with his style of play. Tough-nosed and uses his strength. Grabs boards. Raw offensively though. Struggles at the line. If he can develop a better post game, he could be a really dangerous force in the Pros.

Lucas "Bebê" Nogueira C 6'11 225 19 C C- D+ B C+ A
The biggest hype from Brazil since Nene. Very raw but athletic and can block shots. Also since he is young he needs to settle down, stop complaining, and add some maturity points.

Nikola Vucevic C 6'10 240 21 C+ C D C+ B- B
His skill set projects well both as a role playing big in the Pros or a perimeter-oriented big man in Europe, and if he does choose to go to the overseas route, it's arguably a noticeably more beneficial situation for his development than would be returning to USC for his senior season. Regardless, he is a savvy rebounder and a reliable spot-shooter. Doesn't run the floor very well, but can finish around the rim.

Jordan Williams C 6'10 260 21 C+ D+ D- B- B+ B
Wide body, good size, and a tremendous rebounder. Him and Faried are in their own tier in terms of their rebounding prowess. Offensively has improved in his new role, since 3 seniors graduated last season. Also improved his passing in the post. Does most of his damage down low, especially off of offensive boards.

Jeremy Tyler C 6'11 240 20 C+ D+ D B- B- B
Tyler may be the most interesting prospect. A few years ago, out of HS, he was projected to be the #1 overall pick in 2011. He decided to forgo his senior season to go play internationally. He originally committed to Louisville over UCLA and USC. After stints in Israel and Tokyo, he is back home in the USA and put his name in the draft, though his stock has fallen since 2009. He's a skilled big with good post moves and athleticism. Though he's had some off-the-court struggles, he has proven he has a lot to learn but has good upside for teams looking for a big man later in the draft.

Michael Dunigan C 6'10 253 22 B- D D+ C+ B- B
Farragut Academy
Attended the same HS as Kevin Garnett. Has a long wingspan and huge hands. A rare back to the basket oriented big men, Michael Dunigan had an up and down freshman season that regardless put him firmly on the radar screens of talent evaluators due to the obvious pro potential he clearly possesses.

Giorgi Shermadini C 7'1 248 22 C D D B- C+ B
Huge prospect with good size and a decent rebounder. Unreliable FT and jumpshooter. Raw offensively at this point, but still has good upside, according to most scouts. Even if his offensive game is already as good as it gets, you can't teach size, afterall.

Gary McGhee C 6'11 250 23 C D D C C+ C
Another big body. He's a hustle player.