College:
LSU
Class: Freshman
Stats:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=22259
Position: PF
Height: 6’9”
Weight: 215lbs
Accolades:
All Metro (high
school – Baton Rouge) (04), Second Team All-State (Louisiana – high
school) (04), Second Team All-SEC (06), SEC Freshman of the Year (06).
Scouting Report:
An extremely athletic high leaping post player.
Strengths:
Jumping. Can
soar above the rim to dunk strong. Blocks an unbelievable amount of
shots and changes even more due to his presence. Is a great rebounder.
Runs the floor well and finishes even better. Shoots for a very high
percentage. Is a double-double waiting to happen every game.
Weaknesses:
Needs to add weight to his frame – is still too thin to play the post in
the NBA. Doesn’t have very deep range on his jump shot – only shot (and
hit) one 3-pointer this season. Still very inexperienced – was a
medical redshirt his first year in school and then played one season –
and game is still raw.
Projected 2006 Draft
Range: Top
3 pick (possibly 1st overall).
Consensus:
Thomas’ stock
has sky rocketed after his play in the NCAA tournament. His great
leaping ability, athleticism and shot blocking prowess have scouts
drooling. With this year’s draft considered to be a fairly weak one,
this could be Thomas’ shot to go 1st overall – with Greg Oden
already penciled in as the #1 guy in 07.
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NBA Mock Draft Position
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CHN's
Six-Star Ranking System
= Superstar/All-NBA Potential
= Potential NBA All-Star
= Consistent NBA Starter
= 6th Man/Fringe Starter
= Career Reserve
= Fringe NBA
Player/12th Man
0 stars = Life in the Minor
Leagues
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