Player Profile: Justin Anderson Class of 2012

Updated:9/30/11

JUSTIN ANDERSON sg/sf / 6'6'' 210 / Montrose Christian / Montross, VA / Virginia

STRENGTH
Athleticism / Defensive Intensity / Overall Strength
WEAKNESS
Inconsistent Jumpshot / Ball Handling Under Pressure
POTENTIAL
Good College Player / Overseas Pro / Possible NBA

Player Profile: Elijah Macon Class of 2013

Updated:9/30/11

ELIJAH MACON pf / 6'8'' 210 / Brewster / Columbus, OH / West Virginia

STRENGTH
Playing in Transition / Athleticism / Rebounding
WEAKNESS
Defensive Intensity / Playing in the Post
POTENTIAL
Good College Player / Overseas Pro / Possible NBA

Player Profile: Savon Goodman Class of 2012

Updated: 6/15/12

SAVON GOODMAN sf / 6'6'' 190 / Constitution High / Philadelphia, PA / UNLV

STRENGTH
Offensive Aggression / Athleticism / Overall Strength 
WEAKNESS
Mid-Range Game / Inconsistent 3 Point Range
POTENTIAL
Good College Player / Overseas Pro / Possible NBA

Player Profile: Brice Johnson Class of 2012

Updated:10/26/11

BRICE JOHNSON pf / 6'9'' 210 / Edisto High / Cordova, SC / UNC

STRENGTH
Athleticism / Mid-Range Jumpshot / Length / Skill Set
WEAKNESS
Overall Strength / Playing in the Post
POTENTIAL
Good College Player / Overseas Pro / Possible NBA

Player Profile: Ricardo Gathers Class of 2012

Updated:2/6/12

RICARDO GATHERS pf / 6'7'' 240 / Riverside / Laplace, LA / Baylor

STRENGTH
Mid-Range J / Finishing Through Contact / Strength
WEAKNESS
Ball Handling Under Pressure / Undersized (NBA)
POTENTIAL
Good College Player / Overseas Pro / Possible NBA

Player Profile: D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera Class of 2012

Updated:10/15/11

D'VAUNTES SMITH-RIVERA pg/sg / 6'3'' 215 / Oak Hill / Indianapolis, IN / Georgetown

STRENGTH
Versatility / Scoring Ability / B-Ball IQ / Strength
WEAKNESS
Defensive Intensity / Elite Athleticism / Quickness
POTENTIAL
Good College Player / Overseas Pro / Possible NBA

Player Profile: Adam Woodbury Class of 2012

Updated:9/28/11

ADAM WOODBURY c / 6'11'' 230 / East High / Sioux City, IA / Iowa

STRENGTH
Post Play / Soft Hands / Passing / Overall Intensity
WEAKNESS
Elite Athleticism / Defensive Presence 
POTENTIAL
Good College Player / Overseas Pro / Possible NBA

Player Profile: Shaquille Cleare Class of 2012

Updated:9/28/11

SHAQUILLE CLEARE c / 6'9'' 270 / The Village / Houston, TX / Maryland

STRENGTH
Rebounding / Soft Hands / Agile Feet / Size
WEAKNESS
Counter Moves in the Post / Mid-Range Jumpshot
POTENTIAL
Good College Player / Overseas Pro / Possible NBA

Player Profile: Tony Parker Class of 2012

Updated: 4/23/12

TONY PARKER pf/c / 6'9'' 270 / Miller Grove / Lithonia, GA / UCLA

STRENGTH
Offensive Skill Set / Post Play / Soft Hands
WEAKNESS
Elite Athleticism / Running the Floor / Stamina 
POTENTIAL
Good College Player / Overseas Pro / Possible NBA

Player Profile: Daniel Ochefu Class of 2012

Updated:9/28/11

DANIEL OCHEFU c / 6'9'' 225 / Westtown / Westtown, PA / Villanova

STRENGTH
Mid-Range Jumpshot / Rebounding / Work Ethic
WEAKNESS
Elite Athleticism / Post Moves / Undersized (NBA)
POTENTIAL
Good College Player / Overseas Pro / Possible NBA

Player Profile: Willie Cauley Class of 2012

Updated:11/1/11

WILLIE CAULEY c / 6'11'' 210 / Olathe Northwest / Spearville, KS / Kentucky

STRENGTH
Shot Blocking / Rebounding / Running the Floor
WEAKNESS
Offensive Consistency / Finishing Through Contact
POTENTIAL
Good College Player / Overseas Pro / Possible NBA

Player Profile: DaJuan Coleman Class of 2012

Updated:10/25/11

DaJUAN COLEMAN c / 6'10'' 280 / Jamesville-DeWitt / DeWitt, NY / Syracuse

STRENGTH
Size & Strength / Post Play / Soft Touch / Rebounding 
WEAKNESS 
Conditioning / Athleticism / Tendency to be Foul Prone
POTENTIAL
NBA 1st to 2nd Round Pick

Player Profile: Cameron Ridley Class of 2012

Updated:9/28/11

CAMERON RIDLEY c / 6'10'' 240 / Bush High / Fort Bend, TX / Texas

STRENGTH
Post Presence / Rebounding / Soft Hands / Length
WEAKNESS
Elite Athleticism / Possible Conditioning Issues 
POTENTIAL
NBA 1st to 2nd Round Pick

Player Profile: Hanner Perea Class of 2012

Updated:9/27/11

HANNER PEREA pf / 6'8'' 210 / La Lumiere / La Porte, IN / Indiana

STRENGTH
Elite Athleticism / Playing in Transition / Defense
WEAKNESS
Offensive Repertoire / Decision Making
POTENTIAL
Good College Player / Overseas Pro / Possible NBA

Player Profile: Perry Ellis Class of 2012

Updated:9/27/11

PERRY ELLIS pf / 6'8'' 220 / Wichita Heights / Wichita, KS / Kansas

STRENGTH
Mid-Range Game / Offensive Aggression / Skill Set
WEAKNESS
Ball Handling Under Pressure / Defensive Intensity
POTENTIAL
NBA 1st to 2nd Round Pick

Player Profile: Amile Jefferson Class of 2012

Updated:5/15/12

AMILE JEFFERSON pf / 6'7'' 190 / Friends Central / Philadelphia, PA / Duke

STRENGTH
Offensive Aggression / Length / Touch / B-Ball IQ
WEAKNESS
Overall Strength / Inconsistent Jumpshot
POTENTIAL
NBA 1st to 2nd Round Pick

Player Profile: Robert Carter Class of 2012

Updated:11/10/11

ROBERT CARTER pf / 6'8'' 250 / Shiloh High / Thomasville, GA / Georgia Tech

STRENGTH
Size / Strength / Agility / Post Play / Rebounding
WEAKNESS
Elite Athleticism / Defensive Lateral Quickness 
POTENTIAL
NBA 1st to 2nd Round Pick

Player Profile: Shaq Goodwin Class of 2012

Updated:11/8/11

SHAQ GOODWIN pf / 6'8'' 245 / Southwest Dekalb / Decatur, GA / Memphis

STRENGTH
Athleticism / Competitiveness / Strength / Size
WEAKNESS
Ball Handling / Inconsistent Jumpshot / Playing Football ?
POTENTIAL
NBA 1st to 2nd Round Pick

Player Profile: Grant Jerrett Class of 2012

Updated:9/27/11

GRANT JERRETT pf / 6'10'' 220 / La Verne Lutheran / La Verne, CA / Arizona

STRENGTH
Soft Touch / Nice Length / Skill Set / Athleticism
WEAKNESS
Defensive Presence / Overall Strength
POTENTIAL
NBA 1st to 2nd Round Pick

Player Profile: Jarnell Stokes Class of 2012

Updated:12/22/11

JARNELL STOKES pf / 6'8'' 250 / Southwind / Memphis, TN / Tennessee

STRENGTH
Relentless Attack / Shot Blocking / Strength / Touch
WEAKNESS
Offensive Rebounding / Inconsistent Jumpshot
POTENTIAL
NBA 1st to 2nd Round Pick

BEN SIMMONS: The Dunker From Down Under!!!

BEN SIMMONS: Class of 2015

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If someone went up to the legendary Crocodile Dundee and tried to show him what a 15-year old basketball player should look like, he would probably say, "THAT'S not a basketball player....THIS is a basketball player"!!!  He would then go onto show that person the game of 15-year old Australian sensation Ben Simmons.  Here is just a little glimpse of the newly turned 15-year old toying around with the competition.  Believe me when I say, you ain't seen nothing yet!!!



Ben Simmons is a 6'6'' fifteen-year old from the Newcastle metropolitan area in the Australian state of New South Wales.  If he lived in the United States he would be a high school freshman and in the graduating class of 2015.  His father, Dave Simmons, was a professional basketball player for the Melbourne Tigers of  the NBL, which is a professional basketball league in Australasia.  Even though the Simmons family resides in Australia, Mr. Simmons does have some connections to the United States. This might help Ben get some exposure that he otherwise might not have been able to get.  Judging by this freshman's game however, he will eventually be getting noticed one way or another.

Over the past six months, Ben Simmons has slowly been making a name for himself.  Not only is this due to the fact his game warrants the attention, but he has also grown an absurd four inches in that time period as well.  He was once a 6'2'' guard with skills.  He's kept the skills and added the height. Simmons is now a 6'6'' athletic wing who might still be growing given his age and frame.  For any teenage basketball players in Australia that might be reading this, you better step your games up because Ben Simmons is about to play you like a didgeridoo!!!

While the competition that Simmons faces in Australia is obviously inferior to that of the United States, he seems to have the athleticism and skill set to be able to hold his own with his American counterparts.  As far as playing against his native Aussies is concerned, he seems to be handling it as easy as throwing a boomerang in the back yard.

Back in July, Simmons led his Vic Metro Basketball club to a first place finish at the 16U Australian National Championships.  This tournament featured another up and coming star in fourteen-year old 6'11'' Thon Maker.

Simmons finished the championship game with 16 points, 16 rebounds and 3 block shots on 60% shooting from the field.  He finished the entire tournament in the top ten of points, rebounds, assists, and field goal percentage as well.

While Fosters may be Australian for beer...Ben Simmons might be Australian for basketball. Since Ben just turned 15-years old and doesn't live in the United States, he's obviously on the radar of virtually NO college programs.  Once coaches and recruiters catch wind of his game however, that is sure to change.

05/31/12 - There are rumors Ben Simmons may be attending Madison Prep Academy (Baton Rouge, LA) his sophomore year of high school.  He's also been invited to the prestigious Pangos All-American Camp this summer.  Apparently Ben is 6'8'' now as well. PC said he was on the verge of blowing up, just didn't know it would happen so soon!!!

NCAA Basketball 2011-12 Pre-Season TOP 10 Freshmen Centers

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(1) ANDRE DRUMMOND / 6'10'' 260 / Middletown, CT / Uconn

STRENGTH
Elite Athleticism / Size / Strength / Skill Set / Handles 


WEAKNESS
Low Energy Level at Times / Inconsistent Jumpshot

(2) MARSHALL PLUMLEE / 7'0'' 220 / Warsaw, IN / Duke

STRENGTH
Competitiveness / Athleticism / Mobility / Area-Rebounder 


WEAKNESS
Offensive Skill Set / Decision Making / Strength

(3) AMIR WILLIAMS / 6'10'' 220 Birmingham, MI / Ohio State

STRENGTH
Defensive Presence / Length / Decision Making / Rebounding 


WEAKNESS
Mid-Range Game / Overall Strength / Offensive Repertoire 

(4) ADJEHI ABRU / 6'9'' 230 / Richmond, VA / Charleston

STRENGTH
High Energy Level / Good Passer / Shot Blocking


WEAKNESS
Post Moves / Mid-Range Game

(5) MICHAEL CHANDLER / 6'10'' 220 / Indianapolis, IN / UCF

STRENGTH
Soft Hands / Good Rebounder / Decent Post Play


WEAKNESS
Work Ethic / Competitiveness / Footwork

(6) ERIK COPES / 6'8'' 230 / Philadelphia, PA / George Mason

STRENGTH
Rebounding / Shot Blocking / Soft Hands / Strength


WEAKNESS
Conditioning / Running the Floor / Size for Position (NBA)

(7) ZACH PRICE / 6'10'' 230 / Louisville, KY / Louisville

STRENGTH
Nice Left Hook Shot / Area-Rebounder / Athleticism 


WEAKNESS
Counter Moves in the Post / Too Left Hand Dominant 

(8) MALCOLM GILBERT / 6'11'' 230 / Philadelphia, PA / Pittsburgh

STRENGTH
Excellent Shot-Blocker / Nice Size / Good Mobility


WEAKNESS
Offensive Repertoire / Inconsistent Jumpshot

(9) NNANNA EGWU / 6'10'' 220 / Chicago, IL / Illinois

STRENGTH
Athleticism / Runs the Floor Well / Good Shot-Blocker


WEAKNESS
Rebounding / Post Play / Basketball IQ

(10) TYLER ADAMS / 6'9'' 260 / Brandon, MS / Georgetown

STRENGTH
Area Rebounding / Overall Strength / Post Presence


WEAKNESS
Lack of Overall Aggression / Counter Moves

NCAA 2011-12 PRE-SEASON TOP 10 FRESHMEN
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