| Hollinger Player Projections - Rookies | ||
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Kenneth Faried | 2011-12 Current PER: 21.93 + Rebounding beast who attacks glass at both ends. High energy player.League Average Comparison: +6.93 Projected PER: 0.00 + Short for a power forward but long-armed. Can block shots and finish. + Not a gr ... Complete Profile |
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Kawhi Leonard | 2011-12 Current PER: 16.66 + Long-armed combo forward with huge hands. Excellent rebounder in college.League Average Comparison: +1.66 Projected PER: 0.00 + Athletic finisher but jump shot a question mark. Decent ballhandler. + Le ... Complete Profile |
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Enes Kanter | 2011-12 Current PER: 14.52 + Skilled big man with strong outside shot and great feel around basket.League Average Comparison: -0.48 Projected PER: 0.00 + Not a great athlete and may struggle to help guards and defend 4s. + Strong b ... Complete Profile |
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Nikola Vucevic | 2011-12 Current PER: 14.33 + Seven-footer with some skill around the basket. Soft touch. Can score in the post. League Average Comparison: -0.67 Projected PER: 0.00 + Decent rebounder but a bit on the soft side. Developing pick-and-pop g ... Complete Profile |
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Alec Burks | 2011-12 Current PER: 14.01 + Smooth, slashing scorer with excellent size for position. Can get to rim and score.League Average Comparison: -0.99 Projected PER: 0.00 + Solid ball handler who may be able to play point in a pinch. Rebounds ... Complete Profile |
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Jordan Hamilton | 2011-12 Current PER: 14.00 + High-scoring wing with deep shooting range. Good size for position.League Average Comparison: -1.00 Projected PER: 0.00 + Natural scorer but shot selection a concern. Attitude also a question. + Not much ... Complete Profile |
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Josh Harrellson | 2011-12 Current PER: 13.74 + Wide-body who crashes offensive boards. A willing banger.League Average Comparison: -1.26 Projected PER: 0.00 + Undersized for 5 and on the heavy side. Lacks lateral quickness, leaping ability. + Lacks p ... Complete Profile |
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Lavoy Allen | 2011-12 Current PER: 12.78
+ Inconsistent power forward with good short-range touch. Solid rebounder.League Average Comparison: -2.22 Projected PER: 0.00 + Criticized for low-revving motor. Very good passer, but passive. + Defensi ... Complete Profile |
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Daniel Orton | 2011-12 Current PER: 12.71 + Physical wide-body with wingspan to play center despite standing 6-10. League Average Comparison: -2.29 Projected PER: 0.00 + Good rebounder and excellent shot-blocker, but not overly athletic. + Has ha ... Complete Profile |
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Jimmy Butler | 2011-12 Current PER: 12.48 + Big, overachieving wing who can play tough defense. Smart, great attitude.League Average Comparison: -2.52 Projected PER: 0.00 + Middling outside shooter and not a great athlete. May struggle to score. + ... Complete Profile |
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Trey Thompkins | 2011-12 Current PER: 12.10 + Skilled big man who can make mid-range jumpers and handle ball.League Average Comparison: -2.90 Projected PER: 0.00 + Limited post game and finishing skills. Average athlete. Soft. + Defensive mobili ... Complete Profile |
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JaJuan Johnson | 2011-12 Current PER: 11.44 + Long, slim forward who defends and blocks shots. Needs more strength.League Average Comparison: -3.56 Projected PER: 0.00 + Limited post game and ball skills. Good midrange shooter with high release. ... Complete Profile |
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Iman Shumpert | 2011-12 Current PER: 10.83 + Tall, long point guard with explosive leaping ability. Two-footed leaper.League Average Comparison: -4.17 Projected PER: 0.00 + Good open-court player who needs to improve jumper and half-court decisions. ... Complete Profile |
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DeAndre Liggins | 2011-12 Current PER: 8.91 + Long-armed defensive prospect. Good athlete who can handle ball. League Average Comparison: -6.09 Projected PER: 0.00 + Erratic outside shooter. Bad foul shooter. Scored at very low rate in college. When y ... Complete Profile |
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E'Twaun Moore | 2011-12 Current PER: 8.90 + Slim combo guard who improved steadily in college. Not a true point guard.League Average Comparison: -6.10 Projected PER: 0.00 + Tough and competitive, but a B athlete and just an average shooter. The Ce ... Complete Profile |