Centers

[Ducky]

A Theo Pinson Jr.(North Carolina) C 19 6-10 245lbs B- D+ D C B A FR
A John Allen(Texas) C 21 7-0 255lbs C+ C- D B+ B+ B JR
A- Zach Peters(Oklahoma) C 22 6-11 250lbs B D+ B- C B B
B Dylan Wedlock(Cincinnati) C 20 6-9 260lbs C D+ D C- B+ A SO
C+ Jessaman Dunker(Alabama) C 21 7-0 225lbs B C- D C C- B JR
C+ Julian Royals(Georgia Tech) C 23 6-11 235lbs C+ D+ D- B C C
C Jalen Martin(Illinois) C 21 6-10 240lbs C C- D+ C B B
C- Brian Stolaz(Purdue) C 22 6-11 250lbs B- D D+ B- C D
C- Bennett Kohlhardt(Germany) C 21 7-0 220lbs C C+ D C C+ B
D+ Paul Honigfold(Michigan State) 23 C 7-1 265lbs C+ D- D C C+ C
D+ Johanthan Carson(USC) 21 C 6-9 250lbs C+ D- C- C+ C D JR
D A.J. Crump(Texas Tech) 22 C 6-10 245lbs C C- D- C C+ C
D James Torain(Colorado) 22 C 7-0 260lbs C D+ D+ C C C


NOTES
A Theo Pinson Jr.(North Carolina) C 19 6-10 245lbs B- D+ D C B A FR
This big body from North Carolina has a pretty nice game. He's got good strength and has great jumping ability to grab lots of rebounds. However, his defense is pretty bad, and he lacks any defensive presence. With his jumping ability, you'd think he'd get a lot of blocked shots, but that isn't the case. Theo is too slow to play SF or PF, so you have yourself an undersized Center. His scoring game is coming around and he should have a pretty well developed game by the time he hits his prime in uosl2. In aar's mock draft, he gave a Al Jefferson comparison, which I think is a fair comparison. Theo is an Al Jefferson with potential to be a better defender.

A John Allen(Texas) C 21 7-0 255lbs C+ C- D B+ B+ B JR
I'm not going to talk to much about Allen, because you can all guess what he's good and bad at. He has great strength which helps him pull down boards and play hard-nose defense. He's a great post defender, one of the best in the class. And an average shot blocker. (1.0 - 1.5 bpg). His scoring isn't there, and may never be there. He's got bad handles and is a step behind a lot of people when it comes to quickness. Overall Allen has all the tools to be great. You should get a solid starter for 10 years with Allen.

A- Zach Peters(Oklahoma) C 22 6-11 250lbs B D+ B- C B B
I think Peters is getting way overlooked in this draft. Again, aar gave a comparison of Chris Webber. But I see more of a Vlade Divac in Peters. Zach has great strength, and can light it up inside. He also has great technique in rebounding and uses his body well to set himself up for tons of boards. He's surprisingly quick for his size and has a great passing ability. Like a lot of guys, his defense is slacking behind. The only thing holding Peters back from being a top pick is his potential. But maybe he actually has A potential? It's difficult to scout Zach, so it would be a good idea to invite him to a camp.

B Dylan Wedlock(Cincinnati) C 20 6-9 260lbs C D+ D C- B+ A SO
Too bad Wedlock can't play defense, right? Dylan is perhaps the strongest player in the draft. With his fatass body, Dylan can grab any rebound at will. Unfortunately he's so limited at rebounding and defense, that even with good potential, he may never be much of a threat. A high risk player, with a nice upside. It'll be interesting to see where Dylan gets picked.

[so]

The grades you give before the player, what is there connotation?

[Ducky]

so said:

The grades you give before the player, what is there connotation?

Age, Size, Talent and upside mostly. However the grade I give them can be deceiving (for example, an A player may be 19 with great upside, but could end up being a bust), so basically the only thing that the letters mean is where they are projected to get picked.

A's = Lotto
B's = First Rounders
C's = Second Rounders
D's = Undrafted FAs

Again, don't put too much on my letter grades, but it's just to make sure we are all relatively on the same page.

[ashes]

Eh, I like Pinson.

[donatello2424]

If Pinson has good potential he could be a beast.

Allen seems to be a very safe pick. B+ defense, B+ rebounding, not A potential.

[dmoneY]

i need this draft to have a great center and point guard class!

[donatello2424]

dmoney said:

i need this draft to have a great center and point guard class!

Nope. I need a strong sf or sg class.

[Ducky]

dmoney said:

i need this draft to have a great center and point guard class!

Well the Center class is decent, but not deep at all. and the PG class will be deep, but not too talented.

[dmoneY]

i just hope the lakers and bulls will be lotto-bound and can help me land those 2 positions.

[ashes]

I need depth and talent at the C/PF positions in this draft.

[dmoneY]

allen seems to be a very good defender and rebounder, but can he score?