Here is a list of the top center prospects in this year’s draft.
Top
Center Prospects
1. Alex Len, 7’1” 255, So., Maryland
NBA
Comparison: A more athletic Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Strength: Extremely quick for his
size
Weakness: Durability issues
2. Cody Zeller, 7’0” 230, So., Indiana
NBA
Comparison: Pau Gasol
Strength: Ridiculous athlete for
a 7-footer
Weakness: Not a dominant
shot-blocker
3.
Nerlens Noel, 6’11” 206, Fr.,
Kentucky
NBA
Comparison: Theo Ratliff
Strength: Defensive ability
Weakness: Extremely thin
4. Steven Adams, 7’0” 255, Fr., Pitt
NBA
Comparison: A stronger Robin Lopez
Strength: Offensive rebounding
Weakness: Still a work in
progress
5.
Mason Plumlee, 7’0” 238, Sr., Duke
NBA
Comparison: Jeff Foster
Strength: Running the floor
Weakness: Post-game needs work
6.
Kelly Olynyk, 7’0” 234, Jr., Gonzaga
Strength: Ability to score in the
post
Weakness: Short arms for his height
7.
Gorgui Dieng, 6’11” 230, Jr.,
Louisville
Strength: His mobility
Weakness: Lack of post-up moves
8.
Lucas Nogueira, 7’0” 220, Intl.-’92,
Brazil
Strength: Moving without the ball
Weakness: Extremely raw
9.
Mike Muscala, 6’11” 230, Sr.,
Bucknell
Strength: Great defensive
rebounder
Weakness: Low level of
competition
10. Rudy
Gorbet, 7’2” 238, Intl.-’92, France
Strength: Super-long wingspan
Weakness:
Extremely efficient on offense
11. Jeff
Withey, 7’0” 222, Sr., Kansas
Strength: Good-timing when
blocking shots
Weakness: Lacks lateral quickness
12. Marko
Todorovic, 6’11” 240, Intl.-’92,
Montenegro
Strength: Very versatile
Weakness:
Might be better suited to play PF
13. DeWayne
Dedmon, 6’11” 238, So., USC
Strength: Aggressive defender
Weakness:
Foul-prone
14. Colton
Iverson, 7’0” 260, Sr., Colorado State
Strength: Playing in a half-court
set
Weakness:
Needs to be more consistent on offense and defense
15. Zeke
Marshall, 7’0” 235, Sr., Akron
Strength: Great shot-blocking
ability
Weakness:
Lacks aggressiveness on offense
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