Hollinger Player Projections - Rookies
1Kenneth Faried
Kenneth Faried
2011-12 Current PER: 21.93
League Average Comparison: +6.93
Projected PER: 0.00
+ Rebounding beast who attacks glass at both ends. High energy player.
+ Short for a power forward but long-armed. Can block shots and finish.
+ Not a gr ... Complete Profile
2Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard
2011-12 Current PER: 16.66
League Average Comparison: +1.66
Projected PER: 0.00
+ Long-armed combo forward with huge hands. Excellent rebounder in college.
+ Athletic finisher but jump shot a question mark. Decent ballhandler.
+ Le ... Complete Profile
3Enes Kanter
Enes Kanter
2011-12 Current PER: 14.52
League Average Comparison: -0.48
Projected PER: 0.00
+ Skilled big man with strong outside shot and great feel around basket.
+ Not a great athlete and may struggle to help guards and defend 4s.
+ Strong b ... Complete Profile
4Nikola Vucevic
Nikola Vucevic
2011-12 Current PER: 14.33
League Average Comparison: -0.67
Projected PER: 0.00
+ Seven-footer with some skill around the basket. Soft touch. Can score in the post.
+ Decent rebounder but a bit on the soft side. Developing pick-and-pop g ... Complete Profile
5Alec Burks
Alec Burks
2011-12 Current PER: 14.01
League Average Comparison: -0.99
Projected PER: 0.00
+ Smooth, slashing scorer with excellent size for position. Can get to rim and score.
+ Solid ball handler who may be able to play point in a pinch. Rebounds ... Complete Profile
6Jordan Hamilton
Jordan Hamilton
2011-12 Current PER: 14.00
League Average Comparison: -1.00
Projected PER: 0.00
+ High-scoring wing with deep shooting range. Good size for position.
+ Natural scorer but shot selection a concern. Attitude also a question.
+ Not much ... Complete Profile
7Josh Harrellson
Josh Harrellson
2011-12 Current PER: 13.74
League Average Comparison: -1.26
Projected PER: 0.00
+ Wide-body who crashes offensive boards. A willing banger.
+ Undersized for 5 and on the heavy side. Lacks lateral quickness, leaping ability.
+ Lacks p ... Complete Profile
8Lavoy Allen
Lavoy Allen
2011-12 Current PER: 12.78
League Average Comparison: -2.22
Projected PER: 0.00
+ Inconsistent power forward with good short-range touch. Solid rebounder.
+ Criticized for low-revving motor. Very good passer, but passive.
+ Defensi ... Complete Profile
9Daniel Orton
Daniel Orton
2011-12 Current PER: 12.71
League Average Comparison: -2.29
Projected PER: 0.00
+ Physical wide-body with wingspan to play center despite standing 6-10.
+ Good rebounder and excellent shot-blocker, but not overly athletic.
+ Has ha ... Complete Profile
10Jimmy Butler
Jimmy Butler
2011-12 Current PER: 12.48
League Average Comparison: -2.52
Projected PER: 0.00
+ Big, overachieving wing who can play tough defense. Smart, great attitude.
+ Middling outside shooter and not a great athlete. May struggle to score.
+ ... Complete Profile
11Trey Thompkins
Trey Thompkins
2011-12 Current PER: 12.10
League Average Comparison: -2.90
Projected PER: 0.00
+ Skilled big man who can make mid-range jumpers and handle ball.
+ Limited post game and finishing skills. Average athlete. Soft.
+ Defensive mobili ... Complete Profile
12JaJuan Johnson
JaJuan Johnson
2011-12 Current PER: 11.44
League Average Comparison: -3.56
Projected PER: 0.00
+ Long, slim forward who defends and blocks shots. Needs more strength.
+ Limited post game and ball skills. Good midrange shooter with high release.
... Complete Profile
13Iman Shumpert
Iman Shumpert
2011-12 Current PER: 10.83
League Average Comparison: -4.17
Projected PER: 0.00
+ Tall, long point guard with explosive leaping ability. Two-footed leaper.
+ Good open-court player who needs to improve jumper and half-court decisions.
... Complete Profile
14DeAndre Liggins
DeAndre Liggins
2011-12 Current PER: 8.91
League Average Comparison: -6.09
Projected PER: 0.00
+ Long-armed defensive prospect. Good athlete who can handle ball.
+ Erratic outside shooter. Bad foul shooter. Scored at very low rate in college. When y ... Complete Profile
15E'Twaun Moore
E'Twaun Moore
2011-12 Current PER: 8.90
League Average Comparison: -6.10
Projected PER: 0.00
+ Slim combo guard who improved steadily in college. Not a true point guard.
+ Tough and competitive, but a B athlete and just an average shooter. The Ce ... Complete Profile