Aleksandar Pavlovic, SG/SF, Serbia
The line: 6-9, 225, 19 years old
Pronunciation Alexander Pav-low-vich
The stats: 10.1 ppg on 60 percent shooting form the field
NBA comparison: More athletic Gordan Giricek
The skinny: Pavlovic has been described as "the best shooter in the draft." That's especially true from mid range. His shot becomes less accurate as he moves beyond the 3-point line. But that's not all he does. He's a big-time athlete with great hops and speed getting to the basket. He plays with a lot of energy and can explode offensively. On the flip side, he can be very streaky. When he's good, he's real good. When he's bad, it can get ugly. He still struggles defensively and needs to get stronger, but the comparisons to Giricek or even Peja Stojakovic aren't that far off.
The context: Pavlovic played for Buducnost in Montenegro, a Euroleague and YUBA league team. This was the first year he played major minutes for his team. Buducnost, however, was in complete disarray all year (see Zarko Cabarkapa, above). Pavlovic went from starter to the end of the bench and back to starter depending on who was calling the shots. He was a major factor for Buducnost in the 13 Euroleague games they played this season. There, he played primarily the two and used his slashing ability and quickness in the open court to get to the basket. When his defender cut off the lane, he popped up and drilled the jumper.
The kitchen sink: Teams "discovered" Pavlovic this winter when several of them made the trek to see teammates Cabarkapa and Slavko Vranes. Most of them left Montenegro raving about the young athletic kid with the jump shot. Pavlovic had a treacherous 22 individual workouts this month. When you factor in the Chicago camp, that works out to be a workout a day. Because of where he played, many teams weren't that familiar with him and came away surprised at his athleticism. The last time we talked, he said Kobe Bryant was his favorite NBA player.
Where will he go? He could go as high as the Grizzlies at No. 13. He probably won't slip past the Jazz at No. 19.
Florent Pietrus, SF/PF, France
The line: 6-7, 215, 22 years old
Pronunciation Floor-rent Pee-ay-trus
The stats: 10.5 ppg on 5.3 rpg
NBA comparison: Theo Ratliff
The skinny: Florent may be one of the best athletes in the draft. He has an explosive vertical jump and cleans glass like he's on a pogo stick. He's an above average rebounder and shot blocker. However, teams feel he's undersized to play the four and lacks the perimeter skills to step out onto the three.
The context: Pietrus plays with his brother Mickael on Pau Orthez, the best team in France. They also play in the Euroleague, which means he played an extra 15 games this year against the best competition outside the NBA. The team doesn't run plays for Florent, instead asking him to crash the glass every time a shot goes up. Most of his points are on tip-ins and dunks.
The kitchen sink: Pietrus is from Guadalupe in the Caribbean.
Where will he go? He's firmly planted in the second round.
Mickael Pietrus, SG, France
The line: 6-6, 210, 20 years old
Pronunciation Michael Pee-ay-trus
The stats: 12.2 ppg on 60 percent shooting; 40 percent from 3
NBA comparison: Desmond Mason meets Ray Allen
The skinny: Pietrus has a very American game. He loves to take it to the basket and use his athleticism and leaping ability to fly past his opponents. He's also a superb defender. He's aggressive on both ends of the court. He's very strong for his size. One of the great misconceptions about Pietrus is that he can't shoot. Many teams that haven't seen him much felt that was his only weakness. Actually, his ability to shoot the 3 consistently is really one of his strengths. He shot 40 percent from long range last year and 60 percent from the field overall. He's got a great stroke. The real question about his game is upstairs. Some scouts worry about his decision making and understanding of the game.
The context: Pietrus plays for Pau Orthez with his brother Florent and Boris Diaw (see above). Spurs point guard Tony Parker claims Pietrus is ready for the NBA: "He'll be a much better player here than he is over there." That's partly because his coach plays a slow down, point-guard dominated offense. Pietrus is rarely given the chance to take his man off the dribble. He spends much of the game just hanging around the 3-point line looking for the kick-out. If he does get the ball, it's usually with the shot clock winding down. His game should really blossom in the open court style of the NBA.
The kitchen sink: Pietrus is from Guadalupe in the Caribbean. He first came onto the scene last summer while playing for the French Junior National team. Pietrus dominated the competition and sent a major buzz back to the U.S. Before those games, he was always considered the second-best prospect on his team behind Diaw. Pietrus' favorite player is Ray Allen.
Where will he go? He could go as high as the Bulls at No. 7. He probably won't slip past the Grizzlies at No. 13.
Zoran Planinic, PG, Croatia
The line: 6-8, 210, 20 years old
Pronunciation Zor-ran Plan-uh-niche
The stats: 7.8 ppg and 2.8 apg in 22 minutes
NBA comparison: Jamal Crawford
The skinny: When you're 6-foot-8 and considered a "pure" point guard, teams are going to notice. His surprising athleticism, strong outside shot and knack for finding the open man make him one of the most intriguing European prospects in the draft. Planinic has the ability to play three positions on the floor. He's got a great vertical, sees the floor well and likes to run. While some scouts feel he's really a two or a three, because of his size, that's a waste. He really knows how to run a basketball team. His instincts are wired to playing the point. He has a very low number of turnovers and always seems to be able to make the right decision. He really likes to run the floor and plays at a very quick pace. His body is pretty frail. He needs to get stronger and more aggressively look for his shot.
The context: Planinic's team, Cibona Zagreb, is one of the better Euroleague teams, and Planinic has been a big part of its success the past two years. The Croatian regular league isn't great. But most Europeans scouts feel that Planinic is one of the more proven talents in this draft. Partially that's because he's dominated for Croatia in international junior competitions.
The kitchen sink: Planinic burst onto the scene in 1999, when he helped lead Croatia to a bronze medal in the 1999 World Junior Championships at the age of 17. Scouts have been following him ever since. At the start of the season, several teams had Planinic ranked as a potential lottery pick. Then, a tragic car accident derailed his career a bit. While Planinic wasn't seriously hurt, it took him most of the season to get back to form. Over the last month he's been one of the most dominant players in the Euroleague and he's drawn rave reviews at his workouts.
Where will he go? While it's possible he could go as high as No. 14 to the Sonics, in all likelihood the Nets will take him with the 22nd pick in the draft.
Sofoklis Schortsanitis, PF, Greece
The line: 6-10, 313, 18 years old
Pronunciation Sof-o-klees Short-c-neatus
The stats: 11 ppg, 6.2 rpg on 58 percent shooting
NBA comparison: Eddy Curry
The skinny: Nicknamed Baby Shaq by his teammates in Greece, Sofoklis has the strength of Hercules. He's an absolute beast in the paint. His game is based on raw power. He just lowers his shoulder and slams into his defender. He's also an excellent offensive rebounder. His rough and tumble style led one NBA GM to comment that he's going to draw a lot of blood in practice his rookie year. He's pretty athletic for someone his size and runs the floor well. The rest of his game is very raw. He doesn't have much of a face-the-basket game, doesn't have great footwork in the paint and can be foul-prone. Like many big men, he struggles from the free-throw line. He measured just a little under 6-foot-10 in shoes, quieting some critics who claimed he was too small to play in the NBA.
The context: Sofoklis plays for Iraklis in Greece. Greece has one of the top two or three leagues in Europe, and he regularly gets to play against Euroleague-type competition. His numbers are pretty amazing for someone his age, but he may not be quite as dominating as he appears. There are very few players in Greece who can match his physical strength. That allows Sofoklis to push his defenders around at will. In the NBA, he'll still be strong, but there are plenty who are just as strong. Once that advantage is taken away, is there anything left to his game? There's a chance the team that drafts Sofoklis leaves him in Greece for another year before bringing him over.
The kitchen sink: Schortsanitis is another prospect who came out of nowhere to national prominence when his agent, Marc Fleisher, joined Darko Milicic's agent in petitioning the league to let the then 17-year-old become eligible for the draft. Most NBA teams got their best look at him in April when they flew over to see Darko play in Greece. Sofoklis was actually born in Tiko, Cameroon. His father is from Greece, however.
Where will he go? The Knicks and Wizards have looked at him at No. 9 and No. 10, respectively. However, he'll probably be drafted between the Celtics at No. 16 and the Mavericks at No 29.
Szymon Szewczyk, PF, Poland
The line: 6-10, 245, 20 years old
Pronunciation Shez-mon Says-shek
The stats: 12.3 ppg and 6.3 rpg on 59 percent shooting and 40 percent from 3
NBA comparison: Mehmet Okur
The skinny: He's a top-notch prospect who is just now coming onto some NBA radar screens. He's a good athlete, can play multiple positions, shoots the ball well from the perimeter and is developing a nice array of moves around the basket. Give him the label "fundamentally sound." He needs to add weight and strength to battle in the post, though his body is really beginning to fill out. He's pretty tough, hence the comparison to Okur. He isn't particularly quick and isn't really able to take his guy off the dribble. His defense needs work, which is the case with most of the Euros. He could be a sleeper in this year's draft.
The context: Played for Braunschweig in Germany's top division. While the German league is improving, it is a couple of steps below some of the other top leagues in Europe. Before that, he played in Poland's top division for two seasons. There's a very good chance the team that drafts him will leave him in Europe for another season or two.
The kitchen sink: Szewczyk is a real sleeper. Many NBA teams didn't have him on their radar screen at all in April. His workouts in the U.S. have really helped his stock. I caught a game of his while I was in Barcelona. The best part about his game? A bright orange mohawk. I'm not sure if he's heard of Dennis Rodman, but the hair could really help him stand out.
Where will he go? Memphis has been eyeing him at No. 27, but most likely he slips into the second round. Look for the Bucks to grab him at pick No. 35.
Kristaps Valters, PG, Latvia
The line: 6-2, 170, 22 years old
The stats: 19.2 ppg and 7.2 apg on 57 percent shooting and 46 percent shooting from 3
NBA comparison: Luke Ridnour
The skinny: Valters is a super-quick, lights-out shooting point guard who has been playing under the radar in Latvia. He's a great passer and can really run a basketball team. Defensively, he has quick hands and picks up a lot of steals, averaging almost two a game. Next to T.J. Ford and Luke Ridnour, he may have the best court sense of anyone in the draft. Strength is his biggest issue. Like Ridnour, he'll struggle to keep up with the stronger, more athletic NBA point guards, especially on the defensive end.
The context: Latvia isn't the basketball hotbed of Europe, so the numbers he's putting up aren't as impressive as they appear at first glance. He has had some success playing for the the Latvian national team, but the truth is no one has seen him against top competition. Whether he can make the huge leap from Latvia to the NBA is a pretty big question mark.
The kitchen sink: His father, Valdis Valters, is one of the best players in Russian history, so you know he has the genes. With the success of Milos Vujanic last year, someone will likely take a flyer on him in the second round, but don't expect him to make to the NBA for another year or two.
Where will he go? Look for the Bucks to give him a look with the 43rd pick.
Slavko Vranes, C, Yugoslavia
The line: 7-6, 265, 20 years old
The stats: 3.8 ppg, 1.8 rpg in 9.9 mpg
NBA comparison: Shawn Bradley
The skinny: He's huge. That's his biggest strength. We can say he runs the floor well for a big man. Has a nice shooting touch, especially around the basket. He's developed a nice little hook, and he's a hard worker. But that's about it right now. Vranes rarely played this season, and it's going to show. Defensively, he blocks shots because of his size, but he gets burned a lot, too. He lacks quickness, explosive athleticism and any real knack for rebounding. His strength will obviously be an issue. But mostly the problem is game sense. He needs playing time, and he just wasn't getting it in Yugoslavia.
The context: Vranes played with Cabarkapa and Pavlovic on Buducnost in Montenegro, and we mentioned above how much disarray that team was in. Vranes suffered drastically. When I traveled to Yugoslavia to watch him play in December, he played decent minutes, guarded Darko Milicic and even blocked one of his shots. But by January he never got off the bench. There are numerous theories out there about why a 7-foot-6 guy couldn't get into the game, but most of them go back to the chaos that existed in Buducnost. Vranes won't be willing to go back overseas next year, because he knows that he won't get the type of development he needs.
The kitchen sink: Of all the players I visited in Europe, Vranes gave the best interview. He was humble, funny and kept referring to himself as "nothing special." His basketball career in Europe has hit several setbacks, and at one point he packed up and moved to Turkey to play there after claiming his coach physically abused him. He's so tall that he's often the object of derision in Yugoslavia. Only a small handful of teams ever saw him play on the court. It wasn't until individual workouts the past few weeks that they got to see him up close. To a man they all walked away claiming he was "better than I thought."
Where will he go? Memphis is a possibility at No. 27, San Antonio and Dallas could take a look at 28 and 29, but most likely he slips into the second round. Look for the Knicks to give him a serious look at No. 30.
The line: 6-9, 225, 19 years old
Pronunciation Alexander Pav-low-vich
The stats: 10.1 ppg on 60 percent shooting form the field
NBA comparison: More athletic Gordan Giricek
The skinny: Pavlovic has been described as "the best shooter in the draft." That's especially true from mid range. His shot becomes less accurate as he moves beyond the 3-point line. But that's not all he does. He's a big-time athlete with great hops and speed getting to the basket. He plays with a lot of energy and can explode offensively. On the flip side, he can be very streaky. When he's good, he's real good. When he's bad, it can get ugly. He still struggles defensively and needs to get stronger, but the comparisons to Giricek or even Peja Stojakovic aren't that far off.
The context: Pavlovic played for Buducnost in Montenegro, a Euroleague and YUBA league team. This was the first year he played major minutes for his team. Buducnost, however, was in complete disarray all year (see Zarko Cabarkapa, above). Pavlovic went from starter to the end of the bench and back to starter depending on who was calling the shots. He was a major factor for Buducnost in the 13 Euroleague games they played this season. There, he played primarily the two and used his slashing ability and quickness in the open court to get to the basket. When his defender cut off the lane, he popped up and drilled the jumper.
The kitchen sink: Teams "discovered" Pavlovic this winter when several of them made the trek to see teammates Cabarkapa and Slavko Vranes. Most of them left Montenegro raving about the young athletic kid with the jump shot. Pavlovic had a treacherous 22 individual workouts this month. When you factor in the Chicago camp, that works out to be a workout a day. Because of where he played, many teams weren't that familiar with him and came away surprised at his athleticism. The last time we talked, he said Kobe Bryant was his favorite NBA player.
Where will he go? He could go as high as the Grizzlies at No. 13. He probably won't slip past the Jazz at No. 19.
Florent Pietrus, SF/PF, France
The line: 6-7, 215, 22 years old
Pronunciation Floor-rent Pee-ay-trus
The stats: 10.5 ppg on 5.3 rpg
NBA comparison: Theo Ratliff
The skinny: Florent may be one of the best athletes in the draft. He has an explosive vertical jump and cleans glass like he's on a pogo stick. He's an above average rebounder and shot blocker. However, teams feel he's undersized to play the four and lacks the perimeter skills to step out onto the three.
The context: Pietrus plays with his brother Mickael on Pau Orthez, the best team in France. They also play in the Euroleague, which means he played an extra 15 games this year against the best competition outside the NBA. The team doesn't run plays for Florent, instead asking him to crash the glass every time a shot goes up. Most of his points are on tip-ins and dunks.
The kitchen sink: Pietrus is from Guadalupe in the Caribbean.
Where will he go? He's firmly planted in the second round.
Mickael Pietrus, SG, France
The line: 6-6, 210, 20 years old
Pronunciation Michael Pee-ay-trus
The stats: 12.2 ppg on 60 percent shooting; 40 percent from 3
NBA comparison: Desmond Mason meets Ray Allen
The skinny: Pietrus has a very American game. He loves to take it to the basket and use his athleticism and leaping ability to fly past his opponents. He's also a superb defender. He's aggressive on both ends of the court. He's very strong for his size. One of the great misconceptions about Pietrus is that he can't shoot. Many teams that haven't seen him much felt that was his only weakness. Actually, his ability to shoot the 3 consistently is really one of his strengths. He shot 40 percent from long range last year and 60 percent from the field overall. He's got a great stroke. The real question about his game is upstairs. Some scouts worry about his decision making and understanding of the game.
The context: Pietrus plays for Pau Orthez with his brother Florent and Boris Diaw (see above). Spurs point guard Tony Parker claims Pietrus is ready for the NBA: "He'll be a much better player here than he is over there." That's partly because his coach plays a slow down, point-guard dominated offense. Pietrus is rarely given the chance to take his man off the dribble. He spends much of the game just hanging around the 3-point line looking for the kick-out. If he does get the ball, it's usually with the shot clock winding down. His game should really blossom in the open court style of the NBA.
The kitchen sink: Pietrus is from Guadalupe in the Caribbean. He first came onto the scene last summer while playing for the French Junior National team. Pietrus dominated the competition and sent a major buzz back to the U.S. Before those games, he was always considered the second-best prospect on his team behind Diaw. Pietrus' favorite player is Ray Allen.
Where will he go? He could go as high as the Bulls at No. 7. He probably won't slip past the Grizzlies at No. 13.
Zoran Planinic, PG, Croatia
The line: 6-8, 210, 20 years old
Pronunciation Zor-ran Plan-uh-niche
The stats: 7.8 ppg and 2.8 apg in 22 minutes
NBA comparison: Jamal Crawford
The skinny: When you're 6-foot-8 and considered a "pure" point guard, teams are going to notice. His surprising athleticism, strong outside shot and knack for finding the open man make him one of the most intriguing European prospects in the draft. Planinic has the ability to play three positions on the floor. He's got a great vertical, sees the floor well and likes to run. While some scouts feel he's really a two or a three, because of his size, that's a waste. He really knows how to run a basketball team. His instincts are wired to playing the point. He has a very low number of turnovers and always seems to be able to make the right decision. He really likes to run the floor and plays at a very quick pace. His body is pretty frail. He needs to get stronger and more aggressively look for his shot.
The context: Planinic's team, Cibona Zagreb, is one of the better Euroleague teams, and Planinic has been a big part of its success the past two years. The Croatian regular league isn't great. But most Europeans scouts feel that Planinic is one of the more proven talents in this draft. Partially that's because he's dominated for Croatia in international junior competitions.
The kitchen sink: Planinic burst onto the scene in 1999, when he helped lead Croatia to a bronze medal in the 1999 World Junior Championships at the age of 17. Scouts have been following him ever since. At the start of the season, several teams had Planinic ranked as a potential lottery pick. Then, a tragic car accident derailed his career a bit. While Planinic wasn't seriously hurt, it took him most of the season to get back to form. Over the last month he's been one of the most dominant players in the Euroleague and he's drawn rave reviews at his workouts.
Where will he go? While it's possible he could go as high as No. 14 to the Sonics, in all likelihood the Nets will take him with the 22nd pick in the draft.
Sofoklis Schortsanitis, PF, Greece
The line: 6-10, 313, 18 years old
Pronunciation Sof-o-klees Short-c-neatus
The stats: 11 ppg, 6.2 rpg on 58 percent shooting
NBA comparison: Eddy Curry
The skinny: Nicknamed Baby Shaq by his teammates in Greece, Sofoklis has the strength of Hercules. He's an absolute beast in the paint. His game is based on raw power. He just lowers his shoulder and slams into his defender. He's also an excellent offensive rebounder. His rough and tumble style led one NBA GM to comment that he's going to draw a lot of blood in practice his rookie year. He's pretty athletic for someone his size and runs the floor well. The rest of his game is very raw. He doesn't have much of a face-the-basket game, doesn't have great footwork in the paint and can be foul-prone. Like many big men, he struggles from the free-throw line. He measured just a little under 6-foot-10 in shoes, quieting some critics who claimed he was too small to play in the NBA.
The context: Sofoklis plays for Iraklis in Greece. Greece has one of the top two or three leagues in Europe, and he regularly gets to play against Euroleague-type competition. His numbers are pretty amazing for someone his age, but he may not be quite as dominating as he appears. There are very few players in Greece who can match his physical strength. That allows Sofoklis to push his defenders around at will. In the NBA, he'll still be strong, but there are plenty who are just as strong. Once that advantage is taken away, is there anything left to his game? There's a chance the team that drafts Sofoklis leaves him in Greece for another year before bringing him over.
The kitchen sink: Schortsanitis is another prospect who came out of nowhere to national prominence when his agent, Marc Fleisher, joined Darko Milicic's agent in petitioning the league to let the then 17-year-old become eligible for the draft. Most NBA teams got their best look at him in April when they flew over to see Darko play in Greece. Sofoklis was actually born in Tiko, Cameroon. His father is from Greece, however.
Where will he go? The Knicks and Wizards have looked at him at No. 9 and No. 10, respectively. However, he'll probably be drafted between the Celtics at No. 16 and the Mavericks at No 29.
Szymon Szewczyk, PF, Poland
The line: 6-10, 245, 20 years old
Pronunciation Shez-mon Says-shek
The stats: 12.3 ppg and 6.3 rpg on 59 percent shooting and 40 percent from 3
NBA comparison: Mehmet Okur
The skinny: He's a top-notch prospect who is just now coming onto some NBA radar screens. He's a good athlete, can play multiple positions, shoots the ball well from the perimeter and is developing a nice array of moves around the basket. Give him the label "fundamentally sound." He needs to add weight and strength to battle in the post, though his body is really beginning to fill out. He's pretty tough, hence the comparison to Okur. He isn't particularly quick and isn't really able to take his guy off the dribble. His defense needs work, which is the case with most of the Euros. He could be a sleeper in this year's draft.
The context: Played for Braunschweig in Germany's top division. While the German league is improving, it is a couple of steps below some of the other top leagues in Europe. Before that, he played in Poland's top division for two seasons. There's a very good chance the team that drafts him will leave him in Europe for another season or two.
The kitchen sink: Szewczyk is a real sleeper. Many NBA teams didn't have him on their radar screen at all in April. His workouts in the U.S. have really helped his stock. I caught a game of his while I was in Barcelona. The best part about his game? A bright orange mohawk. I'm not sure if he's heard of Dennis Rodman, but the hair could really help him stand out.
Where will he go? Memphis has been eyeing him at No. 27, but most likely he slips into the second round. Look for the Bucks to grab him at pick No. 35.
Kristaps Valters, PG, Latvia
The line: 6-2, 170, 22 years old
The stats: 19.2 ppg and 7.2 apg on 57 percent shooting and 46 percent shooting from 3
NBA comparison: Luke Ridnour
The skinny: Valters is a super-quick, lights-out shooting point guard who has been playing under the radar in Latvia. He's a great passer and can really run a basketball team. Defensively, he has quick hands and picks up a lot of steals, averaging almost two a game. Next to T.J. Ford and Luke Ridnour, he may have the best court sense of anyone in the draft. Strength is his biggest issue. Like Ridnour, he'll struggle to keep up with the stronger, more athletic NBA point guards, especially on the defensive end.
The context: Latvia isn't the basketball hotbed of Europe, so the numbers he's putting up aren't as impressive as they appear at first glance. He has had some success playing for the the Latvian national team, but the truth is no one has seen him against top competition. Whether he can make the huge leap from Latvia to the NBA is a pretty big question mark.
The kitchen sink: His father, Valdis Valters, is one of the best players in Russian history, so you know he has the genes. With the success of Milos Vujanic last year, someone will likely take a flyer on him in the second round, but don't expect him to make to the NBA for another year or two.
Where will he go? Look for the Bucks to give him a look with the 43rd pick.
Slavko Vranes, C, Yugoslavia
The line: 7-6, 265, 20 years old
The stats: 3.8 ppg, 1.8 rpg in 9.9 mpg
NBA comparison: Shawn Bradley
The skinny: He's huge. That's his biggest strength. We can say he runs the floor well for a big man. Has a nice shooting touch, especially around the basket. He's developed a nice little hook, and he's a hard worker. But that's about it right now. Vranes rarely played this season, and it's going to show. Defensively, he blocks shots because of his size, but he gets burned a lot, too. He lacks quickness, explosive athleticism and any real knack for rebounding. His strength will obviously be an issue. But mostly the problem is game sense. He needs playing time, and he just wasn't getting it in Yugoslavia.
The context: Vranes played with Cabarkapa and Pavlovic on Buducnost in Montenegro, and we mentioned above how much disarray that team was in. Vranes suffered drastically. When I traveled to Yugoslavia to watch him play in December, he played decent minutes, guarded Darko Milicic and even blocked one of his shots. But by January he never got off the bench. There are numerous theories out there about why a 7-foot-6 guy couldn't get into the game, but most of them go back to the chaos that existed in Buducnost. Vranes won't be willing to go back overseas next year, because he knows that he won't get the type of development he needs.
The kitchen sink: Of all the players I visited in Europe, Vranes gave the best interview. He was humble, funny and kept referring to himself as "nothing special." His basketball career in Europe has hit several setbacks, and at one point he packed up and moved to Turkey to play there after claiming his coach physically abused him. He's so tall that he's often the object of derision in Yugoslavia. Only a small handful of teams ever saw him play on the court. It wasn't until individual workouts the past few weeks that they got to see him up close. To a man they all walked away claiming he was "better than I thought."
Where will he go? Memphis is a possibility at No. 27, San Antonio and Dallas could take a look at 28 and 29, but most likely he slips into the second round. Look for the Knicks to give him a serious look at No. 30.
