PROSPECT CENTRAL: NCAA Basketball 2011-12 Pre-Season TOP 10 Freshmen Small Forwards

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

NCAA Basketball 2011-12 Pre-Season TOP 10 Freshmen Small Forwards

Quincy Miller

(1) QUINCY MILLER / 6'9'' 210 / North Chicago, IL / Baylor

STRENGTH
Advanced Skill Set / Ball Handling / Versatility / Length

WEAKNESS
Rebounding in Traffic / Consistent Defensive Effort

(2) MICHAEL KIDD-GILCHRIST / 6'6'' 215 / Somerdale, NJ / Kentucky

STRENGTH
Length / Good Athleticism / Excellent Defender / Great Motor

WEAKNESS
3 Point Range / Ball Handling Under Pressure

(3) LeBRYAN NASH / 6'7'' 220 / Dallas, TX / Oklahoma State

STRENGTH
Aggressive Scorer / Athleticism / Strength / Quick 1st Step

WEAKNESS
Displays Poor Body Language / Reputation of a "Headcase"

(4) ADONIS THOMAS / 6'6'' 215 / Memphis, TN / Memphis

STRENGTH
Physicality / Motor / Great Athleticism / Good Rebounder

WEAKNESS
Ball Handling / Inconsistent Jumpshot

(5) TONY MITCHELL / 6'8'' 220 / Dallas, TX / North Texas

STRENGTH
Athleticism / Strength / Speed / Rebounding / Shot Blocking

WEAKNESS
Limited Offensive Repertoire / Inconsistent Jumpshot

(6) BRANDEN DAWSON / 6'6'' 215 / Gary, IN / Michigan State

STRENGTH
Rebounding / Athleticism / Strength / Finishing at the Rim

WEAKNESS
Perimeter Skills / Ball Handling in Traffic

(7) RODNEY HOOD / 6'7'' 200 / Meridian, MS / Mississippi State

STRENGTH
Aggressive Scorer / Nice Length / Unselfishness

WEAKNESS
Finishing Through Contact / Ball Handling

(8) DeANDRE DANIELS / 6'8'' 195 / Woodland Hills, CA / Uconn

STRENGTH
3 Point Range / Athleticism / Versatility

WEAKNESS
Ball Handling Under Pressure / Consistent Mid-Range Game

(9) DORIAN FINNEY-SMITH / 6'7'' 185 / Portsmouth, VA / Virginia Tech

STRENGTH
Decision Making / Ball Handling / Nice Length / Overall Skill Set

WEAKNESS
Low-Block Arsenal / Mid-Range Game / Overall Strength