Reports: Lance Stephenson to Cincinnati

Could it finally be over? According to Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv, the Lance Stephenson sweepstakes have finally come to an end, with late entry Cincinnati snagging the coveted superstar. Coveted might be the wrong word, as Lance has seen college after college pull their scholarship offers. Colleges deciding to rescind their offers to Lance stem from concerns over his pending sexual assault case and eligibility issues related to a tour of the Under Armour facility (by CEO and Maryland Booster Kevin Plank) while on an official visit to the University of Maryland, as well as BornReady.tv – a website that followed Lance around like he was P.Diddy invading the Playboy Mansion.

It’s time. Having watched Stephenson, AKA ‘Born Ready’ very closely for the past 4 years and seeing a high school career that includes 4 straight PSAL championships and becoming the all time leading scorer in NY state, it’s time for Lance to move on with his career. He’s dominated the high school ranks, ever since he garnered national attention following a battle with OJ Mayo at ABCD camp, as just an 8th grader. It was that moment that Lance made it known that he was taking Sebastian Telfair’s thrown, as the next king of NY.

As is the case with every superstar that comes through NY, the media builds you up to knock you down and Lance is no different. There’s no debating the fact that Lance Stephenson is not a saint. In fact, he might have the worst body language of any player in the history of high school basketball, in part because his high school coach doesn’t exactly believe in discipline, but also because Lance just doesn’t get it yet. But to be fair to Lance, he has also received his shake of unjust press.

There were times as a Sophomore and Junior that I watched Lance play and I thought NBA superstar, as long as he makes the right decisions and gets the mentoring he needs to head down the right path. It was only two summers ago, that I watched Stephenson dominate Tyreke Evans (4th pick), DeMar DeRozan (9th pick) and every other player that tried to check him at the Rucker Park for the Elite 24. There were also high school games where I felt like I was watching a man among boys on the court. Imagine, LeBron decided to play in the D-League this year, that’s what it must have felt like for Lance.

Unfortunately, this past season Lance has bulked up to a point where he looks slower and much less athletic on the court. He didn’t look dominate in primetime games and his first step was not nearly as explosive as it has in the past. His ability to get above the rim has never been his strong suit, but the new weight he’s put on has made it much more apparent.

With his decision to head to Cincinnati to play his college ball, there is a multitude of pros and cons associated with this choice. But the biggest pro, is that he’s able to get away from all the distractions associated with being home in NYC. He’s going to have many challenges ahead, but the fate of his career will lie in his hands. With all of his skills, it would be a shame to see it go to waste.

There’s no doubt, we’ll all be watching.

2009 NBA Mock Draft

2009 NBA Mock Draft - 1st Round

1) Clippers – Blake Griffin, Oklahoma
2) Grizzlies – Hasheem Thabeet, Connecticut
3) Thunder – James Harden, Arizona St.
4) Kings – Ricky Rubio, DKV Joventut
5) Timberwolves – Stephen Curry, Davidson
6) Timberwolves – Tyreke Evans, Memphis
7) Warriors – Jordan Hill, Arizona
8) Knicks – Jrue Holiday, UCLA
9) Raptors – Jonny Flynn, Syracuse
10) Bucks – Terrance Williams, Louisville
11) Nets - Gerald Henderson, Nets
12) Bobcats – Earl Clark, Louisville
13) Pacers – Brandon Jennings, Lottomatica Roma
14) Suns – DeMar DeRozan, USC
15) Pistons – BJ Mullens, Ohio State
16) Bulls – James Johnson, Wake Forest
17) 76ers – Ty Lawson, North Carolina
18) Timberwolves - DeJuan Blair, Pitt
19) Hawks – Jeff Teague, Wake Forest
20) Jazz – Omri Casspi, Maccabi Tel Aviv
21) Hornets – Chase Budinger, Arizona
22) Trailblazers – Eric Maynor, VCU
23) Kings – DaJuan Summers, Georgetown
24) Mavericks – Sam Young, Pitt
25) Thunder – Darren Collison, UCLA
26) Bulls – Tyler Hansbrough, North Carolina
27) Grizzlies – DeMarre Carrol, Missouri
28) Timberwolves – Austin Daye, Gonzaga
29) Lakers – Wayne Ellington, North Carolina
30) Cavaliers – Patrick Mills, St Mary’s


* A few things to keep in mind
- This obviously doesnt take into account any draft day trades, as there are plenty of rumors currently circulating...i.e. Knicks moving up.
- This is a prediction, not what I would do

In the Spotlight: Patrick Patterson

Patrick Patterson

Position: Power Forward

Ht: 6-8, Wt: 235

Hometown: Huntington, WV
Class: Sophomore
College: Kentucky
DOB: 3-14-89

Strengths

• Works very hard to seal his defender and establish low position on the block… Takes high percentage shots - shoots 62% from the floor.
• Very strong – impressive physical stature
• Tremendous wingspan - 7’2 --– helps to offset his height, which is smaller than a prototype 4.
• Very good athlete with great bounce off the floor
• Soft hands
• Shoots a high percentage from the free throw line for a big – 78%
• Good motor – very aggressive / active on the court
• Appears to still have a lot of growth left in his game… room to further develop. Patterson is far from a finished product.
• Getting more adept with his right jump hook (his go-to move), which utilizes his soft touch around the rim and quick bounce off his feet.
• Quick to the ball – shows good reaction time.
• Solid rebounder – gets in good position, boxes out, uses his length and bounce.
• Good timing on the defensive end – blocks / alters quite a few shots
• Possess the physical components to defend at the next level (length, athleticism, mobility, strength)...aside from height.

Weaknesses

• Undersized 4 for the NBA level
• Needs to further develop his offensive repertoire in the post and become more proficient with his back to the basket…He won’t be able to rely so much on establishing very low position, as his game advances.
• More effective in the post when he turns to his left shoulder as opposed to his right. He rarely utilizes his left hand around the rim.
• Mid range jumper – He needs to show the ability to step outside and knock down a jump shot… considering his nice touch at the line, this should be an area that he really dedicates himself and shows results.
• Has a tendency to play behind the defense in the offensive sets, making it tough to feed him the ball… lets the opposition front him, making for a tough entry pass.
• Lacks the versatility to play the 3 – does all his damage in the paint.
  
  

Overall

The reality is that if Patrick Patterson were 2 inches taller, he would be a much more intriguing prospect…but he’s not. At 6’8, Patterson is someone that is able to use his aggressive style and athleticism to overpower the opposition at the college level. He’s extremely effective at using his body to establish low position, which leads to easy baskets around the rim. Unfortunately, this style of play won’t translate as easily in the NBA.

In order to remain efficient, Patterson needs to expand his offensive skill set. At this point Patterson hasn’t shown the ability to step outside the paint area and play facing the basket, or defend the 3. He also has a nice shooting form, but you’d never know it, because he very rarely shoots the mid range jumper. To overcome being an undersized 4 at the next level, it is imperative that he’s able to knock down a jump shot with consistency.

On the bright side, Patterson is extremely mobile and he’s blessed with many intangibles that make you believe he’s capable of adjusting his game, to produce in the NBA. He’s still raw and with his brute force and athletic ability, there’s has a lot of growth left in his game.

I’d like to see Patterson give it one more year at the college level, but he’s likely to enter the draft. If he does come out, I’d consider selecting Patrick Patterson in the #18 - #24 range.

In the Spotlight: Ty Lawson

Ty Lawson
Position: Point Guard
Ht: 5-11, Wt: 195
Hometown: Clinton, Md.
College: UNC
Class: Junior
DOB: 11/3/87

Strengths:

• Great Floor General – Pass first point guard that shows good leadership skills.
• Winner… He’s consistently won in both HS and College (Granted he’s had superb talent around him.)
• Unselfish, keeps everyone involved in the offense.
• Pushes the tempo… Excels in transition playing a fast paced, open court game.
• Good court vision – sees the floor well
• With his combination of speed and ball-handling, he makes it very tough for opposing teams to apply full-court pressure.
• Extremely fast end to end
• Solid upper body strength
• Pesky on the ball defender that does a good job pressuring the opposing point guard the full length of the court.
• Quick hands that enable him to create turnovers – averaging 2.3 SPG
  
  

Weaknesses:

• Size - Listed at 5’11, his lack of height and wingspan will create a big challenge for Lawson at the next level.
• Doesn’t have a true mid-range game -- Relies heavily on getting to the basket in transition, or taking 3’s.
• Lawson gets limited elevation on his jump shot.
• Not a great shooter (although much improved) – he lacks consistency from the perimeter to keep the defense honest. For his size, Lawson needs to be a terrific shooter and he isn’t.
• Needs to become more effective playing in the half-court set.
• Defensively, he struggles fighting over screens and he has a tendency to just go under picks, giving the opposition too much separation.
• Lawson needs to increase his level of effort defensively.
• Gambles too much on the defensive end.

Overall:

Ty Lawson is a great college point guard on a great college team. Not to take away from Lawson’s abilities, but it’s much easier to look good when you’re surrounded by tremendous talent and you’re blowing out your opponents. With that said, you have to like that he’s consistently produced winning results throughout his entire career.

Lawson’s speed in the open court and his ability to create transition opportunities for his team are outstanding. He sees the floor well, plays an unselfish style and he gets his teammates the ball in position to score.

Lawson is a pretty good athlete that’s capable of elevating, but he shoots more of a set shot and doesn’t take advantage of his ability to get up. At 5’11 and with a low release point, Lawson is going to face challenges getting his shot off at the next level.

With that said, I’m not as worried about Lawson’s mechanics as I am with his consistency. He’s shown terrific improvement over the past 2 seasons, which his %’s clearly reflect, but he’s still not at the level he needs to be, as a shooter. Until he becomes a more potent outside shooter, defenses in the NBA will be able to sag back and go under screens, which will take away Lawson’s effectiveness.

Defensively, Lawson is at a disadvantage with his height and length, right off the bat. He needs to exert more energy on the defensive end and do a better job of shutting down penetration. In addition, learning to fight over screens will be crucial to his development, because if he allows the opposition to get that much space in the NBA, opposing guards will destroy him from the outside.

At the next level, Lawson has the ability to become a serviceable backup point guard and a guy that brings energy off the bench. Despite the buzz, I would have to think real hard before I selected Lawson with a 1st round pick... to me he is an early 2nd round selection.

In the Spotlight: Cole Aldrich

Cole Aldrich
Position: Center

Ht: 6-11, Wt: 245

Hometown: Bloomington, MN

College: Kansas
Class: Sophomore

DOB: 10/31/88

Strengths:

• Exerts tremendous effort
• Has really improved his footwork in the low post.
• He’s begun to develop a low post game, especially a turn around jump hook, which is his go-to move.
• Well Schooled Player – Understands where he needs to be, in order to be effective on both ends of the court.
• Tremendous shot blocker – Comes over from the weak side to contest – shows great timing.
• Great rebounder – Consistently boxes his man out and uses his long arms to extend for the ball.
• After securing rebounds, Aldrich demonstrates good footwork pivoting and throwing crisp outlet pass.
• Runs hard on both ends of the floor.
  

Weaknesses:

• Physically weak; lacks toughness – He’s pushed around too easily in the paint.
• Must become more assertive on the floor… Aldrich needs to fight harder to establish position in the low post and develop an ‘attack’ mentality.
• Offensively, his game isn’t fluid – his low post moves need to become 2nd nature.
• Very unconventional, slow developing shot… His release point is above the back side of his head …He has to work on refining his form and becoming a more consistent mid-range shooter.
• Not very explosive off the floor
• Very limited lateral quickness – He has a tough time guarding quicker players that can take him off the dribble.
• Slow foot speed which makes it very difficult to come out to contest shots away from the basket. He’s going to really struggle guarding 4 and 5’s that can hit the mid range jump shot.

Overall:

Cole Aldrich is not a player that is going to get anyone out of their seats with his ferocious style of play or explosiveness off the ground. Rather he’s a productive player that has shown a great propensity to improve in all aspects of his game and will play hard on both ends of the floor.

Right now, Aldrich’s two greatest strengths are his rebounding prowess and excellent timing blocking shots. He has a great understanding of how to rebound, as he gets his body in position to use his tremendous length to extend for the ball.

Offensively, he’s really improved his footwork on the block and his ability to score around the basket. He will never become a focal point at the next level, but he definitely needs to be accounted for.

Defensively is where I see Aldrich encountering his biggest challenge in the NBA. With limited foot speed and lateral quickness, defending much more athletic 4’s is going to be very difficult. Aldrich also struggles to contest jump shots, when he’s forced to come out of his comfort zone, which is within 10 feet of the basket.

The other big hurdle that Aldrich will have to overcome is his physical toughness. Adding more muscle has definitely helped in this area, but it’s more his mentality that’s the problem. His natural demeanor is way too timid on the court.

The bottom line is that Aldrich’s limited athleticism and toughness will present a major problem, as he transitions to the next level. For that reason, if he enters this year’s draft, I would wait until the 15th pick of the 1st round before I consider selecting Cole Aldrich.

In the Spotlight: Scottie Reynolds

Scottie Reynolds
Position: Point Guard
Ht: 6’2 Wt: 190
Hometown: Herndon, Va.
College: Villanova
Class: Junior
DOB: 10/10/1987

Strengths

• Capable of putting up big scoring numbers.
• Demonstrates range on his jump shot that extends out to the NBA 3 point line.
• Understands how to read the defense and use screens to get separation… He comes tight off screens with his body in position to shoot.
• Crafty offensive player that utilizes his body effectively in the paint and finds ways to get his shot off.
• Does a good job pushing the ball and leading the break
• Great free throw shooter
• Battle tested in college – He’s gotten it done since his freshman year, logging big minutes and putting up solid numbers.
  

Weaknesses

• Naturally looks for his own offense, rather than creating scoring opportunities for his teammates.
• Doesn’t possess NBA level quickness or speed
• Not a gifted athlete… Doesn’t have the explosiveness or leaping ability to finish at the rim.
• Doesn’t see the floor particularly well for a point guard
• Has limited elevation on his jumper…Shoots more of a set shot
• Lateral quickness, foot speed is in issue when defending on the ball.
  

Overall

Scottie Reynolds is a very good college point guard. He’s consistently produced since his freshman season, putting up big numbers in an offense that’s built for him to score. He can shoot from deep, he’s crafty at finding ways to get his shots off and he’s able to go off for big scoring outbursts on any given night.

Now although he’s been able to get it done in college, it’s a much different scenario at the next level. As a point guard, with a scoring mentality and without real court vision, the challenge becomes even greater.

Reynolds doesn’t have the athleticism, explosiveness off his feet, speed in the open court, and leaping ability around the rim or on his jump shot. He also lacks the quickness and foot speed to play man-to-man defense against NBA 1’s.

The bottom line is that Reynolds doesn’t have the physical tools or natural skills necessary to transition to become an NBA point guard. Whether he enters the draft this year, or next, I wouldn’t select Reynolds.

In the Spotlight: Gerald Henderson

Gerald Henderson
Position: Shooting Guard
Ht: 6-4, Wt: 215
Hometown: Merion, Pa
College: Duke
Class: Junior

DOB: 12/9/87

Strengths

• Superb athlete with exceptional leaping ability.
• Moves well off the ball – slashes hard to the basket and he’s able to pick up buckets cutting to the hoop.
• Very aggressive... he gets after it on both ends of the floor.
• Shows toughness and a competitive spirit.
• Plays well in an up-tempo environment – gets out in transition, fills the lane and can finish on the break.
• Good rebounder for a guard– primarily because of his athleticism, but he’s willing to mix it up and use his strength to bang with the bigs.
• Great defensive instincts – he reacts quickly, anticipates passes, and generates turnovers by getting his hands in the passing lanes.
• Terrific on the ball defender… With quickness, lateral mobility, and strength.
• Good help defender who has a knack for blocking shots, created from coming over from the weakside.
• Hustles back on D in transition and often times will be seen using his speed to track someone down.
  

Weaknesses

• Really has to work on improving his ball handling… especially his left.
  Doesn’t excel at creating his own offense… his 1-on-1 moves can use improving
• Shooting - Has shown great improvement as a spot up shooter – but still has a long way to go.
• Not as comfortable when shooting off the dribble…it’s going to require a lot of hardwork to get were he needs to be.
• At 6’4 his size for an NBA 2 guard is a concern…but it’s somewhat neutralized by his strength and athleticism.

Overall

There are some things that can’t be taught and freakish athleticism is one of those things. Henderson has that athletic ability and he’s naturally gifted in many areas… He’s strong, fast in the open court, explosive around the rim and he can absolutely jump out of the gym.

With that said, Henderson has to really work on his offensive game because he isn’t a natural scorer. Henderson’s jumper is much improved this season, but it’s still not where it needs to be, especially off the dribble. He needs to continue improving his consistency from the outside, including a quicker release in a more fluid motion.

The other aspect of his game that Henderson needs to get better is his ball handling, primarily his left. If he’s able to develop his handle and begin to create his own offense, he’ll be a much tougher player to defend and it will allow him to use his athleticism more effectively.

Defensively, Henderson has a very complete skill set. His on the ball defense is very strong (excellent lateral quickness), he’s able to get in the passing lanes with great anticipation / instincts, and he is a terrific weak side defender who gets up to contest / block shots. He also hustles back in transition to prevent fast break opportunities.

Overall, Henderson is a good kid that shows tremendous effort and plays hard on both ends of the floor. He’s only a Junior, but if he decides to enter the upcoming draft, he deserves consideration towards the end of the lottery, middle of the first round.

In the Spotlight: Dante Cunningham

Dante Cunningham
Position: Power Forward
Ht: 6-8, Wt: 230
Hometown: Silver Springs, MD
College: Villanova
Class: Senior
Age: 04/22/87

Strengths

• Very muscular physical stature – no body fat.
• Fundamentally sound, well schooled player.
• Great rebounder – Always boxes his man out, seals off his opponent and gets himself in position to secure the rebound… Relentless attitude on the glass.
• Cuts hard to the basket
• Sets solid on the ball screens
• Plays pick and pop basketball - Adept at getting himself in open position.
• Well conditioned – runs hard on both ends of the floor and rarely shows fatigue
• Demonstrates range on his jump shot that extends out to 15 feet
• Terrific help defender – Understands how to defend within the team concept / Very physical, gets his body in position to stop penetration / take the contact (draw charge)

Weaknesses

• Listed at 6’8 (very generous) which is a huge concern – He would be an undersized 4 at the next level.
• Although he has a well defined physique, he needs to fill out and put on 10 - 15 more lbs.
• Very robotic – Not a lot of fluidity to his game
• Lacks efficiency when he’s forced to create his own offense … Doesn’t have a true low post or face up game. Lacks the back to the basket skills or the ability to take his man off the dribble.
• Needs to become more consistent with his mid-range jump shot… (He has to become a great shooter)
  
  

Overall

Dante Cunningham is a player that maximizes his talent. He gets the most out of his skills and thus he’s evolved into a very productive college player.

In watching Cunningham, he comes from the same mold of a player like Charles Oakley. He understands his role on the team, he’s a relentless rebounder, plays with a lot of toughness, and he excels on the defensive side of the ball. The offense will never run through him, but he can get scrappy buckets around the rim.

It’s critical that Cunningham continues to improve his consistency from the outside. Right now, he’s a good shooter, but he needs to be lights out. If he can manage to develop a more consistent mid range jumper, the way Oakley did over his career that would greatly improve his chances of finding a home in the NBA.

The other thing that scares me about Cunningham is his size. He’s listed at 6’8, but when watching him on the court, he appears shorter than that. He also needs to continue filling out his frame, with more muscle mass, so that he can fight to prevent opposing 4’s from establishing position on the block. He’s going to need all the height and power he can get – otherwise his strength (defending) will be negated at the next level.

Overall, Cunningham is going to have a tough time sticking on an NBA roster. However, he’s worth a look late in the 2nd round, with the slim chance of earning a spot on an offensive oriented team that could use his defensive toughness and rebounding prowess.

In the Spotlight: Earl Clark

Earl Clark
Position: Small Forward

Ht: 6-9, Wt: 220

Hometown: Plainfield, N.J.

College: Louisville

Class: Junior

Age: 1/17/88

Strengths

• NBA ready body with tremendous length… muscular 6’9, 220lbs
• Match-up nightmare for opposing teams… Inside / Outside player - Very versatile with the ability to step out past the three point line, or post up smaller defenders.
• Gifted athlete – good vertical, long strides when he runs, gets out in transition.
• Solid rebounder - With a combination of knowing how to establish position, size, athleticism, and length.
• He’s able to play a point forward role in the half-court set– Using his size and length to see over the defense and set the offense at the top of the key.
• Capable ball handler that’s able to grab a rebound and start the break.
• Demonstrates great body control when he penetrates to the basket.
• Very fundamental passer - throws crisp passes.
• Soft hands
• Uses his incredible length to block shots, create deflections
  
  

Weaknesses

• Too reliant on his shot – Rather than settling from the outside, he needs to post up, or take the ball to the basket with more regularity.
• Has to develop more consistency with his jump shot… A minor mechanical adjustment might be required, as his release point is slightly to the right side with too much of his left hand, creating sidespin.
• Needs to improve his ability to shoot off the dribble… Being able to create off the bounce and knock down a jump shot will make Clark a much tougher player to defend.
• At times he has a very nonchalant demeanor… He needs to show the killer instinct and play with greater intensity.
• Inconsistency – Clark has stretches, even games, in which he’s not very involved offensively.
• Lacks Physical Toughness - Despite having a very muscular build, Clark gets pushed around too much. He needs to get tougher and utilize his body more effectively.
• Needs to learn to play to his strengths
• Defensively he has a tendency to defend standing straight up and not get in stance… He needs to keep his feet moving and stay focused, if he’s going to defend the 3 at the next level. He has room to improve his foot speed as well.
  

Overall

Earl Clark is extremely talented and posses a wide array of skills. He has an NBA ready body, with unbelievable length and versatility. He’s a match-up terror for opposing teams with his ability to post up, step outside, or penetrate to the basket. He can rebound the ball and he has extremely long strides when he gets out in transition filling the break.

The major issue that I have with Clark is his desire to be the best. There are some players that have the killer instinct, and with Clark I’m just not sure that he does. Similar to Tim Thomas, there isn’t much Clark can’t do on the court, but if you don’t have the toughness and aspiration to be the best, you won’t come close to tapping into your potential (like Thomas). Clark’s so gifted and if he’s able to develop the desire to match his skill set, it can propel him to great things.

Clark also needs to work on not only improving his consistency from the outside, but not relying so much on his jump shot. As he continues to improve his footwork on the block and develop low post moves, I think we’ll see him posting up with more frequency.

Overall, Clark has the skill set of a lottery selection, but he doesn’t produce like one. This season, with higher expectations and a much larger role, Clark hasn’t stepped up and shown the ability to rise to the occasion. If he elects to enter the draft this year, which seems extremely likely, I’d be very hesitant to select Clark with a lottery pick…to me he’s a good pick between (#15 - #24)

In the Spotlight: Greg Monroe

Greg Monroe
Position: Center
Ht: 6-11, Wt: 250
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
College: Georgetown
Class: Freshman
Age: 06/04/90

Strengths

• Plays well within the team concept / flow of offense.
• Good touch from the outside, with range that extends to 17 feet.
• Great Passer from the high post
• Comfortable facing the basket – Has the package (passes, shoots, cuts)
• Understands how to play pick and roll basketball.
• Soft Hands
• Pretty lefty jump hook which is his go to move, when he gets the ball in the post.
• Runs the floor well
• Mature beyond his years… Appears to be very coachable.
• Defensively, he shows well on the pick and roll… He understands how to hedge out to prevent penetration.
• Defensive Presence – blocks / contests shots
  

Weaknesses

• Very methodical, slow developing jumper
• Not very explosive / quick
• Needs to get stronger / improve his upper body strength
• Heavily favors going left… When he puts the ball on the floor – it’s left.
• More adept when facing the basket… Needs to develop his post up game.
• Can go through stretches in which he’s not involved in the offensive flow… Needs to maintain his focus and intensity.
  

Overall

At only 18, Greg Monroe is a very complete ball player. He plays well within the team concept, he’s versatile, and he’s most dangerous with the ball in his hands at the high post. When facing the basket Monroe makes smart decisions, as he has the complete package, in that he can take his man off the dribble (going left), shoot from about 17 feet and in (although slow release), and he’s a very good passer for a big.

There’s a lot to like about Monroe’s immediate impact on the college basketball level, but his game relies more on fundamentals than athleticism, so he’s a player that would benefit by staying in college for at least 2 years. This will allow him to continue working on improving his strength, particularly upper body, as well as his ability use his right hand, both in the post and dribbling right. Lastly, his jumper is very advanced for a 6’11 freshman, but he can still improve his consistency from the outside, which will make him a very tough guard at the 4 or 5.

Overall, I can see Monroe developing into a solid contributor for a team at the NBA level, but definitely not an All-Star caliber player. If he comes out, I’d consider Greg Monroe around the #17 – 25 pick.