Centers - 1996 Usenet Draft

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Erik Dampier, Mississippi State

Name:Erik Dampier
College:Mississippi State
Height:6'11"
Weight:265
Born:7/14/74
Position:Center
Other Position:Power Forward
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
STATS
                  G  MIN  FG  FGA  3P 3PA  FT FTA  REB  PF AST  TO BLK STL  PTS
93-94 Miss St    29  678 133  226   0   0  78 159  251  82  23  70  65  17  344
94-95 Miss St    30  853 153  239   0   0  87 146  291  99  28  80  78  25  393
95-96 Miss St    34 1112 195  354   0   0 104 170  317  86  77  93 106  16  494
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TOTALS           93 2643 481  819   0   0 269 475  859 267 128 243 249  58 1231

                  MIN   FG%   3P%   FT%  RPG  APG  TPG  BPG  SPG   PPG
93-94 Miss St    23.4  58.8   0.0  49.1  8.7  0.8  2.4  2.2  0.6  11.9
94-95 Miss St    28.4  64.0   0.0  59.6  9.7  0.9  2.7  2.6  0.8  13.1
95-96 Miss St    32.7  55.1   0.0  61.2  9.3  2.3  2.7  3.1  0.5  14.5
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TOTALS           28.4  58.7   0.0  56.6  9.2  1.4  2.6  2.7  0.6  13.2
POOP(Scout: Owen P O'Malley)
General Info:
             Dampier is a two-time All-SEC selection, who set the
             career and season high for blocked shots at
             Mississippi State.
Comments:
             Dampier has the build to play center in the N.B.A.
             He has very limited offensive skills.
Summary:
             He's expected to be a top 10 selection.
MORE POOP(Scout: Steve Bland)
This is coming from a UK fan who has watched Eric Dampier enough to be 
glad he is leaving for the NBA.

Strengths:  outstanding physical specimen, good athlete.  strong 
rebounder and defensive player.  at times has shown potential to be a 
good passer as well

Weaknesses:  doesn't have the best hands in the world.  no jump shot 
to speak of.  offensive game is limited at present

In a nutshell:  Dampier has been a dominant center in a league full of 
world class athletes.  He is not an outstanding offensive player, but 
can rebound and play defense with the best of them.  He will not turn 
a team around by himself, but could fit in well with a team that has 
quality players at the other positions. (probably better than anyone 
Chicago has right now playing pivot).
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Todd fuller, North Carolina State

Name:Todd Fuller
College:North Carolina State
Height:6'11"
Weight:255
Position:Center
Other Position:Power Forward
Strengths:Hook shot, intelligence
Weaknesses:Foot speed, may be a bit to small for Center
STATS
                  G  MIN  FG  FGA  3P 3PA  FT FTA  REB  PF AST  TO BLK STL  PTS
92-93 NC State   27  413  53  116   1   2  34  44   97  35   6  15   8   1  141
93-94 NC State   30  875 144  299   0   4  67  89  253  61  33  42  38  11  355
94-95 NC State   27  816 164  316   0   6 116 138  229  53  35  41  45   7  444
95-96 NC State   31 1044 225  445  16  43 183 229  308  48  39  72  56  10  649
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TOTALS          115 3148 586 1176  17  55 400 500  887 197 113 170 147  29 1589
                 MIN   FG%   3P%   FT%  RPG  APG  TPG  BPG  SPG   PPG
92-93 NC State  15.3  45.7  50.0  77.3  3.6  0.2  0.6  0.3  0.0   5.2
93-94 NC State  29.2  48.2   0.0  75.3  8.4  1.1  1.4  1.3  0.4  11.8
94-95 NC State  30.2  51.9   0.0  84.1  8.5  1.3  1.5  1.7  0.3  16.4
95-96 NC State  33.7  50.6  37.2  79.9  9.9  1.3  2.3  1.8  0.3  20.9
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TOTALS          27.4  49.8  30.9  80.0  7.7  1.0  1.5  1.3  0.3  13.8
                  MIN   FG%   3P%   FT%  RPG  APG  TPG  BPG  SPG   PPG
POOP(Scout: William Taylor)
	 Todd Fuller came to NC State in 1992 as a top 100 prospect out of
the Charlotte area.  As a freshman, he showed signs of potential as a
traditional center.  His hook shot and footwork were impressive for a
freshman, thanks in part to former coach Bobby Jones.  His game was
hindered by the slowness and lack of agility which characterizes many
younger big men.  He got some valuable minutes in his first season,
backing up Kevin Thompson.

	After the gradutation of Thompson, Fuller became the leading big
man for the Wolfpack.  His progress was slow but sure, as he developed
his hook, drop step, and defense.  His deliberate but effective game
(and, no doubt, his crew cut) brought comparisons to UNC star Eric
Montross.  Still, not many people took notice of Fuller as he labored
for the Wolfpack through loss after infamous loss.  As a sophomore and
junior, Fuller was overshadowed by bigger and quicker ACC centers
including Montross, Christian Laetner, Joe Smith, and Rasheed Wallace.
His old-style game, incorporating more hooks than dunks and more
precision 6-foot jumpers than spin moves, was less effective against
the quicker competition.  Fuller found himself competing against
players who would become forwards in the pros, and who had developed
more ball handling and body control skills than he.  Still, he had two
solid seasons from '93 to '95, even if his team did not.

	By sticking to his style and working hard, Fuller met and exceeded
his potential in the '95-'96 season.  His hook was now a potent
weapon, his ball handling had improved, and he could now move with the
best of them.  Still, he made a living at being a traditional center,
choosing the fadeaway over a Joe Smith-type contortionist shot.  His
rebounding improved as his size and strength increased.  And to
complete the package, he retained his ability to hit free throws,
hovering at around 80% his senior season.  In head to head matchups
against the nations premier big men, Fuller enjoyed success,
outscoring Marcus Camby in the Rainbow Classic and dueling Tim Duncan
to a draw in their only true matchup early in the ACC season (Fuller
had the flu in their second meeting.)

	Fuller projects as the best true center in the draft.  His pluses
are a physical game, great feel around the basket, and a good work
ethic.  His hook shot compares well with the best centers in the NBA,
as does his short to mid-range jump shot. Coaches will like his
sincere and polite attitude as much as they like his strength.  Fuller
is also a class act and very intelligent (3.95 GPA).

	His weakness is his height, which may combine poorly with his game
in the NBA.  A true center playing an old-style game could use 7'+
height, which Fuller does not have.  His coordination, while effective
enough to do major damage near the basket in the NCAA, doesn't allow
him to shift effectively to power forward against NBA competition.
His mid-range shot will help him there though.  Overall, Fuller is not
an instant NBA star and will most likely go lower than several smaller
impact players.
MORE POOP(Scout: Owen P O'Malley)
General Info:
             Selected first team All-ACC.
Comments:
             Fuller has made tremendous strides during his career.
             He's performed well in matchups against Tim Duncan
             and Marcus Camby.
Summary:
             Fuller is one of the top-rated centers, and will
             likely be a lottery selection.
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Steve Hamer, Tennessee

Name:Steve Hamer
College:Tennessee
Height:7'0" (6'11.25")
Weight:245 (240)
Born:11/13/73
Position:Center
Other Position:None
Strengths:Rebounding, Shot blocking
Weaknesses:Not strong enough
STATS
                  G  MIN  FG  FGA  3P 3PA  FT FTA  REB  PF AST  TO BLK STL  PTS
92-93 Tennessee  26  553  74  136   0   0  33  52  119  65   7  25  24   8  181
93-94 Tennessee  24  618 119  206   3  11  93 116  139  59  20  43  24  12  334
94-95 Tennessee  25  773 138  261   0   0  98 153  220  66  14  65  35   6  374
95-96 Tennessee  29  956 187  325   0   0 155 252  272  84  30  85  39  11  529
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TOTALS          104 2900 518  928   3  11 379 573  750 274  71 218 122  37 1418
                  MIN   FG%   3P%   FT%  RPG  APG  TPG  BPG  SPG   PPG
92-93 Tennessee  21.3  54.4   0.0  63.5  4.6  0.3  1.0  0.9  0.3   7.0
93-94 Tennessee  25.8  57.8  27.3  80.2  5.8  0.8  1.8  1.0  0.5  13.9
94-95 Tennessee  30.9  52.9   0.0  64.1  8.8  0.6  2.6  1.4  0.2  15.0
95-96 Tennessee  33.0  57.5   0.0  61.5  9.4  1.0  2.9  1.3  0.4  18.2
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TOTALS           27.9  55.8  27.3  66.1  7.2  0.7  2.1  1.2  0.4  13.6
POOP(Scout: Owen P O'Malley)
General Info:
             Hamer was a four-year starter.
Comments:
             Like Fuller, Hamer made good progress throughout his
             college career. He benefitted from the tutelage of
             Kevin O'Neal the past two seasons. Hamer has a slender
             frame, he'll need to increase his upper body strength.
Summary:    
             Hamer could develop into a Andrew Lang-type center,
             providing rebounding and shot-blocking.
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Priest Lauderdale, Greece

Name:Priest Lauderdale
College:Greece
Height:7'2"
Weight:270
Born:8/31/73
Position:Center
Other Position:None
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
STATS
POOP(Scout: Owen P O'Malley)
General Info:
             Lauderdale was a 6th round draft pick in the 1995
             C.B.A. Draft. However, he played overseas in Greece.
Comments:
             Several pro scouts have traveled to Greece to watch
             Lauderdale play.
Summary:
             For a guy who wasn't drafted last year, he seems to
             have really improved his stock. His performance at the
             Chicago Pre-Draft Camp will determine if he's a 
             legitimate lottery pick.
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Efthimas Retzias, Greece

ALIGN=LEFT>Position:
Name:Efthimas Retzias
College:PAOK-Greece
Height:6'11"
Weight:240
Born:1/11/76
Center
Other Position:Power Forward
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
STATS
POOP(Scout: Owen P O'Malley)
General Info:
             Retzias was MVP at the Junior (18-19) World 
             Championships in 1995.
Summary:
             Retzias is the top European player available. He'll
             probably be selected in the 10-15 range of the first
             round.
MORE POOP(Scout: Craig Simpson)
Retzias is contractually obligated to play in Greece for another season.
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Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Lithuania

ALIGN=LEFT>Position:
Name:Zydrunas Ilgauskas
College:Lithuania
Height:7'1"
Weight:240
Born:6/5/75
Center
Other Position:None
Strengths:Good mobility for size
Weaknesses:
STATS
POOP(Scout: Owen P O'Malley)
General Info:
             He declared for the draft last season, but choose to
             withdraw prior to the draft.
Comments:
             He's in his early-twenties, and he has good mobility
             for a player his size.
Summary:
             He's considered a project with good potential.
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Darnell Robinson, Arkansas

Name:Darnell Robinson
College:Arkansas
Height:6'11"
Weight:260
Born:5/30/74
Position:Center
Other Position:Power Forward
Strengths:Inconsistent
Weaknesses:Athletic
STATS
                  G  MIN  FG  FGA  3P 3PA  FT FTA  REB  PF AST  TO BLK STL  PTS
93-94 Arkansas   27  479  84  184   7  23  30  52  127  59  50  44  15  15  205
94-95 Arkansas   37  528  97  236  14  40  28  63  140  73  35  60  19  18  236
95-96 Arkansas   20  499 102  223   7  22  42  79  140  50  18  47  28  15  253
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TOTALS           84 1506 283  643  28  85 100 194  407 182 103 151  62  48  694
                  MIN   FG%   3P%   FT%  RPG  APG  TPG  BPG  SPG   PPG
93-94 Arkansas   17.7  45.7  30.4  57.7  4.7  1.9  1.6  0.6  0.6   7.6
94-95 Arkansas   14.3  41.1  35.0  44.4  3.8  0.9  1.6  0.5  0.5   6.4
95-96 Arkansas   25.0  45.7  31.8  53.2  7.0  0.9  2.4  1.4  0.8  12.7
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TOTALS           17.9  44.0  32.9  51.5  4.8  1.2  1.8  0.7  0.6   8.3
POOP(Scout: Owen P O'Malley)
General Info:
             Robinson was plagued by injuries the past two
             seasons.
Comments:
             An inconsistent player, who when motivated can
             provide an inside presence. He has the ability
             to shoot from long-range.
Summary:
             Has good athletic ability, but he needs to play
             with more intensity.
POOP (Scout: Phil Bedard )
        What was this guy thinking in declaring for the NBA draft? Not only
has his stock dropped dramatically since his freshman season, but Robinson
should have learned from his former teammate Scotty Thurman's disasterous
experience in declaring early last year and watching himself be left
undrafted. Obviously, intilligence isn't one of Robinson's strengths.

        Amazingly, Robinson has gone downhill since his freshman season when
the Razorbacks won the NCAA title. If he had declared for the draft after
his freshman season, he would have been a certain lottery pick. He should
have stepped up his game this year when he was finally the 'man' in Arkansas
with the departure of Thurman, Corliss Williamson, Clint McDaniel, and Corey
Beck. Instead, he dropped the ball, although nagging injuries did affect his
performance. 

        On the plus side, Robinson and good size and physical talen. He can
hit the occasional three point shot, but at times falls in love with the
three, fancying himself as an off-guard. Instead of using his size and
stregth, Robinson often floats around the perimeter away from the flow of
the game. His sheer size and quickness made him an above average rebounder
in college, but he has yet to show the work ethic and heart needed to make
it in the NBA.

        Unless a serious attitude adjustment hits Robinson between now and
the draft, he appears destined to be taken as a 2nd-rounder or not at all,
and kick around Europe or the CBA for a few years and then fall of the face
of the planet.   
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Travis Knight, Connecticut

Name:Travis Knight
College:Connecticut
Height:7'0" (6'11.5")
Weight:235 (227)
Born:9/13/74
Position:Center
Other Position:None
Strengths:
Weaknesses:Must get stronger
STATS
                  G  MIN  FG  FGA  3P 3PA  FT FTA  REB  PF AST  TO BLK STL  PTS
92-93 UConn      24  278  29   63   0   5  11  27   61  44   9  27  23   6   69
93-94 UConn      33  390  36   82   0   0   9  18   97  77  24  21  32  13   81
94-95 UConn      33  769 129  231   0   0  41  63  272 105  38  54  56  29  299
95-96 UConn      34  948 126  242   0   0  59  85  317  81  71  77  68  24  311
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TOTALS          124 2385 320  618   0   5 120 193  747 307 142 179 179  72  760
                  MIN   FG%   3P%   FT%  RPG  APG  TPG  BPG  SPG   PPG
92-93 UConn      11.6  46.0   0.0  40.7  2.5  0.4  1.1  1.0  0.3   2.9
93-94 UConn      11.8  43.9   0.0  50.0  2.9  0.7  0.6  1.0  0.4   2.5
94-95 UConn      23.3  55.8   0.0  65.1  8.2  1.2  1.6  1.7  0.9   9.1
95-96 UConn      27.9  52.1   0.0  69.4  9.3  2.1  2.3  2.0  0.7   9.1
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TOTALS           19.2  51.8   0.0  62.2  6.0  1.1  1.4  1.4  0.6   6.1
POOP(Scout: Owen P O'Malley)
General Info:
             The past two seasons Knight has emerged from a
             limited role player into a solid contributor.        
Comments:
             Knight needs to add bulk to his frame.
Summary:
             Knight reminds me of NBA veteran Brad Lohaus.
             Could develop into a good backup center.
More POOP (Scout: Eiro Monitz )
A very smart and unselfish player, who is actually a better athlete than 
he looks. He doesnt have the strength to bang on the blocks, and plays 
more with his face to the basket. A decent perimeter J shooter, good 
passer for his size (usually from the high post), runs well. 
as i mentioned, he lacks the physical (and mental) toughness, but could 
have an NBA career as a third-string center, and a good one.
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Alan Tomidy, Marist

Name:Alan Tomidy
College:Marist
Height:6'11" (6'8.75")
Weight:250 (252)
Born:1/17/74
Position:Center
Other Position:None
Strengths:Good rebounding and shot-blocking skills
Weaknesses:
STATS
POOP(Scout: Owen P O'Malley)
General Info:
             Tomidy has international experience as a member
             of the Irish National Team.
Comments:
             Tomidy displayed good rebounding and shot-blocking
             skills.
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Horatio Llamas, Grand Canyon

Name:Horatio Llamas
College:Grand Canyon
Height:6'10" (6'9.75")
Weight:280 (282)
Position:Center
Other Position:Power Forward
Strengths:
Weaknesses:Needs conditioning
STATS
POOP(Scout: Owen P O'Malley)
General Info:
             Llamas, a native of Mexico, was selected Basketball
             Times Division II Player of the Year.
Comments:
             Llamas has lost weight, but he still needs to improve
             his conditioning.
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Todd Lindeman, Indiana

Name:Todd Lindeman
College:Indiana
Height:7'0"
Weight:265
Position:Center
Other Position:None
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
STATS
                  G  MIN  FG  FGA  3P 3PA  FT FTA  REB  PF AST  TO BLK STL  PTS
91-92 Indiana    20   41  16   35   0   0  32  48   39  26   0  10   6   2   64
92-93 Indiana                     Did Not Play - Redshirted
93-94 Indiana    29  554  63  115   0   0  36  60  113  82   9  40  22   2  162
94-95 Indiana    30  489  59  120   0   0  29  51   94  74  11  35  31  10  147
95-96 Indiana    24  487  89  144   0   0  57  99   98  66  11  38  22   6  235
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TOTALS          103 1571 227  414   0   0 154 258  344 248  31 123  81  20  608
                 MIN   FG%   3P%   FT%  RPG  APG  TPG  BPG  SPG   PPG
91-92 Indiana    2.1  45.7   0.0  66.7  2.0  0.0  0.5  0.3  0.1   3.2
92-93 Indiana              Did Not Play - Redshirted
93-94 Indiana   19.1  54.8   0.0  60.0  3.9  0.3  1.4  0.8  0.1   5.6
94-95 Indiana   16.3  49.2   0.0  56.9  3.1  0.4  1.2  1.0  0.3   4.9
95-96 Indiana   20.3  61.8   0.0  57.6  4.1  0.5  1.6  0.9  0.3   9.8
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TOTALS          15.3  54.8   0.0  59.7  3.3  0.3  1.2  0.8  0.2   5.9
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Simeon Haley, Missouri

Name:Simeon Haley
College:Missouri
Height:7'1"
Weight:225
Position:Center
Other Position:Power Forward
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
STATS
                  G  MIN  FG  FGA  3P 3PA  FT FTA  REB  PF AST  TO BLK STL  PTS
92-93 Connors                     Statistics Unavailable
93-94 Connors                     Statistics Unavailable
94-95 Missouri   28  380  50  124   0   0  27  45   98  73   9  50  16   5  127
95-96 Missouri   32  580 102  198   0   0  38  75  173 102  28  57  35  16  242
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Div I TOTALS     60  960 152  322   0   0  65 120  271 175  37 107  51  21  369
                 MIN   FG%   3P%   FT%  RPG  APG  TPG  BPG  SPG   PPG
92-93 Connors              Statistics Unavailable
93-94 Connors              Statistics Unavailable
94-95 Missouri  13.6  40.3   0.0  60.0  3.5  0.3  1.8  0.6  0.2   4.5
95-96 Missouri  18.1  51.5   0.0  50.7  5.4  0.9  1.8  1.1  0.5   7.6
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Div I TOTALS    16.0  47.2   0.0  54.2  4.5  0.6  1.8  0.9  0.4   6.2
POOP(Scout: Riffel Alan)
Fairly athletic and agile for size, needs to bulk up more.  Decent touch 
around basket, but has poor hands.  Complains about calls alot, could 
lose composure with NBA refs.  Reminds me of Duane Causwell.  Could be 
sleeper.  Might need a better attitude.  Was a victim of uneven playing 
time with precence of his brother.  All of the above can about be said of 
his brother (Sammie).
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Sammie Haley, Missouri

Name:Sammie Haley
College:Missouri
Height:7'1"
Weight:225
Position:Center
Other Position:None
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
STATS
                  G  MIN  FG  FGA  3P 3PA  FT FTA  REB  PF AST  TO BLK STL  PTS
92-93 Connors                     Statistics Unavailable
93-94 Connors                     Statistics Unavailable
94-95 Missouri   28  555  92  174   0   0  41  81  149  94  20  74  49   3  225
95-96 Missouri   32  411  77  150   0   0  71 109  121  58  15  39  20   6  225
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Div I TOTALS     60  966 169  324   0   0 112 190  270 152  35 113  69   9  450
                 MIN   FG%   3P%   FT%  RPG  APG  TPG  BPG  SPG   PPG
92-93 Connors              Statistics Unavailable
93-94 Connors              Statistics Unavailable
94-95 Missouri  19.8  52.9   0.0  50.6  5.3  0.7  2.6  1.8  0.1   8.0
95-96 Missouri  12.8  51.3   0.0  65.1  3.8  0.5  1.2  0.6  0.2   7.0
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Div I TOTALS    16.1  52.2   0.0  58.9  4.5  0.6  1.9  1.2  0.2   7.5
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Jason Terry, Ohio University

Name:Jason Terry
College:Ohio University
Height:7'2"
Weight:235
Position:Center
Other Position:None
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
STATS
                  G  MIN  FG  FGA  3P 3PA  FT FTA  REB  PF AST  TO BLK STL  PTS
92-93 Ohio U     27  298  44   99   0   0  35  52   52  38   8  19  15   1  123
93-94 Ohio U     33  750  85  174   0   0  50  84  152  90  18  40  85   1  220
94-95 Ohio U     34  699 109  186   0   1  83 129  156  88  21  60  73   1  301
95-96 Ohio U     30  872 143  253   0   0  78 114  187  82  24  49  89   8  364
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TOTALS          124 2619 381  712   0   1 246 379  547 298  71 168 262  11 1008
                 MIN   FG%   3P%   FT%  RPG  APG  TPG  BPG  SPG   PPG
92-93 Ohio U    11.0  44.4   0.0  67.3  1.9  0.3  0.7  0.6  0.0   4.6
93-94 Ohio U    22.7  48.9   0.0  59.5  4.6  0.5  1.2  2.6  0.0   6.7
94-95 Ohio U    20.6  58.6   0.0  64.3  4.6  0.6  1.8  2.1  0.0   8.9
95-96 Ohio U    29.1  56.5   0.0  68.4  6.2  0.8  1.6  3.0  0.3  12.1
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TOTALS          21.1  53.5   0.0  64.9  4.4  0.6  1.4  2.1  0.1   8.1
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Joe Vogel, Colorado State

Name:Joe Vogel
College:Colorado State
Height:6'11"
Weight:240
Position:Center
Other Position:Power Forward
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
STATS
                  G  MIN  FG  FGA  3P 3PA  FT FTA  REB  PF AST  TO BLK STL  PTS
92-93 CSU        29  378  53  120   2   5  25  41   60  58   5  23  18   4  133
93-94 CSU        28  650  99  222   9  28  32  58  110  98  17  40  57  20  239
94-95 CSU        31  721 113  251   4   9  71 101  165  76  10  44  43  16  301
95-96 CSU        27  754 111  227   3   6  60  83  179  76  10  41  62  14  285
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TOTALS          115 2503 376  820  18  48 188 283  514 308  42 148 180  54  958
                 MIN   FG%   3P%   FT%  RPG  APG  TPG  BPG  SPG   PPG
92-93 CSU       13.0  44.2  40.0  61.0  2.1  0.2  0.8  0.6  0.1   4.6
93-94 CSU       23.2  44.6  32.1  55.2  3.9  0.6  1.4  2.0  0.7   8.5
94-95 CSU       23.3  45.0  44.4  70.3  5.3  0.3  1.4  1.4  0.5   9.7
95-96 CSU       27.9  48.9  50.0  72.3  6.6  0.4  1.5  2.3  0.5  10.6
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TOTALS          21.8  45.9  37.5  66.4  4.5  0.4  1.3  1.6  0.5   8.3
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Preston McGriff, North Carolina-Wilmington

Name:Preston McGriff
College:UNC-Wilmington
Height:6'11"
Weight:250
Position:Center
Other Position:Power Forward
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
STATS
                  G  MIN  FG  FGA  3P 3PA  FT FTA  REB  PF AST  TO BLK STL  PTS
92-93 UNCW                        Did Not Play - Ineligible
93-94 UNCW       24  280  45   81   0   0  22  40   84  42   8  26  11   9  112
94-95 UNCW       27  594 114  205   0   0  85 153  197  62  11  54  21  13  313
95-96 UNCW       29  664 124  244   0   0  69 119  196  65  18  52  24  11  317
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TOTALS           80 1538 283  530   0   0 176 312  477 169  37 132  56  33  742
                 MIN   FG%   3P%   FT%  RPG  APG  TPG  BPG  SPG   PPG
92-93 UNCW                 Did Not Play - Ineligible
93-94 UNCW      11.7  55.6   0.0  55.0  3.5  0.3  1.1  0.5  0.4   4.7
94-95 UNCW      22.0  55.6   0.0  55.6  7.3  0.4  2.0  0.8  0.5  11.6
95-96 UNCW      22.9  50.8   0.0  58.0  6.8  0.6  1.8  0.8  0.4  10.9
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TOTALS          19.2  53.4   0.0  56.4  6.0  0.5  1.7  0.7  0.4   9.3
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Vitaly Potapenko, Wright State

Name:Vitaly Potapenko, Wright State
College:Wright State
Height:6'11"
Weight:250
Position:Center
Other Position:Power Forward
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
STATS
                  G  MIN  FG  FGA  3P 3PA  FT FTA  REB  PF AST  TO BLK STL  PTS
94-95 Wright St  30  900 212  352   0   0 151 206  193 110  41 133  39  17  575
94-95 Wright St  26  817 198  328   1   6 141 197  193  97  36 102  17  11  538
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TOTALS           56 1717 410  680   1   6 292 403  386 207  77 235  56  28 1113
                  MIN   FG%   3P%   FT%  RPG  APG  TPG  BPG  SPG   PPG
94-95 Wright St  30.0  60.2   0.0  73.3  6.4  1.4  4.4  1.3  0.6  19.2
94-95 Wright St  31.4  60.4  16.7  71.6  7.4  1.4  3.9  0.7  0.4  20.7
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TOTALS           30.7  60.3  16.7  72.5  6.9  1.4  4.2  1.0  0.5  19.9
POOP(Scout: Owen P O'Malley)
General Info:
             Potapenko, a Ukranian native, is entering the draft,
             but he may return for his senior season.
Comments:
             He has good size and pretty good mobility. He was able
             to score 20 points per game despite the full attention
             of opposing defenses. Needs to improve his rebounding.
Summary:
             He probably be selected mid-late first round.
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Eric Gingold, Williams College

Name:Eric Gingold
College:Williams College
Height:7'4"
Weight:300
Position:Center
Other Position:None
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
STATS
                  G  MIN  FG  FGA  3P 3PA  FT FTA  REB  PF AST  TO BLK STL  PTS
91-92 Williams    8   15   2    4   0   0   1   4    9   3   0   2   4   1    5
92-93 Williams   13   21   6   14   0   0   4   8   13  12   1   4   2   4   16
93-94 Williams    9  ...   5   10   0   0   0   1   14   4   3   3   4   2   10
94-95 W Virginia                  Did Not Play - Transfer Student
95-96 Williams                            Did Not Play
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TOTALS           22  ...  11   24   0   0   4   9   27  16   4   7   6   6   26
                 MIN   FG%   3P%   FT%  RPG  APG  TPG  BPG  SPG   PPG
91-92 Williams   1.9  50.0   0.0  25.0  1.1  0.0  0.3  0.5  0.1   0.6
92-93 Williams   1.6  42.9   0.0  50.0  1.0  0.1  0.3  0.2  0.3   1.2
93-94 Williams   ...  50.0   0.0   0.0  1.6  0.3  0.3  0.4  0.2   1.1
94-95 W Virginia           Did Not Play - Transfer Student
95-96 Williams                     Did Not Play
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TOTALS           ...  45.8   0.0  44.4  1.2  0.2  0.3  0.3  0.3   1.2
POOP(Scout: Owen P O'Malley)
General Info:
             Gingold transfered to West Virginia, but was sidelined
             with injuries sustained in a auto accident. He's hired
             an agent, so he'll be available for the draft.
Comments:
             Gingold has been working out for scouts at a local
             gym.
Summary:
             A project with massive size, Gingold could be a real
             "sleeper" early in the second round, like Gheorge
             Muresan was.
POOP(Scout: Scott Granowitz)
	- Gingold is from North Caldwell, NJ

	-  Even though he was 7'3", coming out of high school, he was not
very athletic so he ended up playing about 30 minutes in two years at
Williams College, a small Division III private school located near the
Massachusetts/NY border. 

	- Was declared the tallest Jew to ever play college basketball by
the National Jewish Post & Opinion. 

	- Transferred to WVU because it was time "to start chasing guys his
size", according to the Williams coach (this I read in SI and the Boston
Globe). 

	- Never played at WVU because he ended up breaking his hip during an
automobile accident during Labor Day Weekend on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. 

	- Was finishing up his degree at Williams this past year and
apparently applied to a bunch of law schools, in case his NBA dream does
not come through. 

	- Has been working out each weekend with his agent in CT (Gillman, I
think his name is).  This agent is the same guy who convinced Yinka Dare
to leave school early, without having Dare consult Coach Jarvis.  Because
of this, I question whether Gillman(?) is putting on NBA scouts by not
letting Gingold participate in scrimmages.  Gillman(?) said Gingold has no
reason to participate in the pre-draft scrimmages because they are "guard
oriented".  

	- If Gingold has potential, than why couldn't he get playing time at
a Division III school?  There are plenty of other 7 footers that never
played a second in the NBA, but at least got playing time in college.  But
who knows?  Gingold is now 7'4" and 300 pounds, very few NBA players even
have this kind of size . . . If Gingold turns out to have a succesful NBA
career, he will probably be the biggest "project" in history. 
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