2013 NBA Draft Preview - Power Forwards

Here is a list of the top power forward prospects in this year’s draft.

Top Power Forward Prospects

1.   Tony Mitchell, 6’9” 236, So., North Texas

NBA Comparison: Thomas Robinson

Strength: Can defend both forward spots

Weakness: Coming off a “sophomore slump”

2.   Livio Jean-Charles, 6’9” 217, Intl.-’93, France

NBA Comparison: Right-handed Tristan Thompson

Strength: Offensive rebounding ability

Weakness: Skinny for a NBA PF

3.   Trevor Mbakwe, 6’8” 236, Sr., Minnesota

NBA Comparison: Kenneth Faried

Strength: Defensive ability

Weakness: Durability issues

4.   Jackie Carmichael, 6’9” 241, Sr., Illinois State

NBA Comparison: A more physical Markieff Morris

Strength: High basketball IQ

Weakness: Inconsistent jump shot

5.   Erik Murphy, 6’10” 240, Sr., Florida

NBA Comparison: Matt Bonnor

Strength: Outside shooting

Weakness: Lack of athleticism

6.   Grant Jerrett, 6’10” 232, Fr., Arizona

Strength: Great shooting ability for his size

Weakness: Terrible rebounder

7.   Ryan Kelly, 6’11” 228, Sr., Duke

Strength: Very accurate 3-point shooter

Weakness: Extremely ineffective in transition

8.   Kenny Kedji, 6’10” 242, Sr., Miami

Strength: Stretch the floor with his jump shot

Weakness: His age, already 25 years old

9.   Bojan Dubljevic, 6’10” 242, Intl.’ 91, Montenegro

Strength: Versatile scorer

Weakness: A subpar athlete

10. Augusto Lima, 6’10” 234, Intl.’ 91, Brazil

Strength: Finishing in transition

Weakness: Limited offensive game

11. Joffrey Lauvergne, 6’11” 235,  Intl.’ 91, France

Strength: Good athlete

Weakness: Terrible jumper

12. Brandon Davies, 6’10” 242, Sr., BYU

Strength: Great post-game

Weakness: Not very physical

13. Elias Harris, 6’9” 238, Sr., Gonzaga

Strength: Quick first step

Weakness: SF/PF Tweener

14. Jack Cooley, 6’9 244, Sr., Notre Dame

Strength: Great rebounder

Weakness: Offensively limited

15. Alex Oriakhi, 6’9” 258, Sr., Missouri

Strength: Good shot blocker for a PF

Weakness: Very inconsistent

16. Arsalan Kazemi, 6’8” 228, Sr., Oregon

Strength: Extremely versatile defender

Weakness: Might to undersized to defend NBA PF

17. Richard Howell, 6’7” 250, Sr., NC State

Strength: Extremely physical

Weakness: Short for an NBA PF

18. Jamelle Hagins, 6’9” 230, Sr., Delaware

Strength: Great athlete

Weakness: No offensive game

19. Romero Osby, 6’7” 240, Sr., Oklahoma

Strength: Great scorer

Weakness: Too small to play NBA PF

20. Amath M’Baye, 6’9” 216, Jr., Oklahoma

Strength: Great leaping ability

Weakness: Questionable basketball IQ

Centers coming tomorrow