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Aleks Maric: NBA Draft Profile
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June 2nd, 2008
by Jeff Fox
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Aleks Maric
College: Nebraska
Class: Senior
Position: C
Height: 6’11”
Weight: 270lbs
Accolades: Second Team All-Big 12 (08), Second Team All-Big 12 (07), Big 12 All-Improved Team (07), Australian National Team (06), Big 12 All-Improved Team (06), Australian U-21 National Team (05), Australian U-20 National Team (03).
Scouting Report: A big, bruising Aussie center.
Strengths: Has NBA size and strength. Big-time rebounder – averaged over 10 a game his senior year. Punishing low-post player. Good shot blocker. Very experienced, both in collegiate and international competition. Very consistent player – had double-doubles in 16 games this year. Good at drawing fouls and getting to the free throw line.
Weaknesses: Not an NBA-level athlete – not quick or a big leaper. Age – will turn 24-years-old before next season begins. Turns the ball over way too much for a post player. Not quick enough to guard athletic NBA post players.
Projected 2008 Draft Range: Mid second round pick to undrafted.
Consensus: The current style of play in the NBA doesn’t suit Maric’s game, so he more than likely will spend his career in Europe or in his native Australia.
Stats: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=22146
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Jeff Fox is a freelance journalist based an hour outside of Toronto, Canada. While attending University of Waterloo (Canada) earning a B.A. in Economics and Management Studies, Jeff managed to walk onto the school’s varsity basketball team, the Warriors, for 2 seasons. His final year riding the pine for the Warriors saw the team make it to the CIS (Canada’s NCAA equivalent) Final 8 tournament. In addition to this site, he is a regular contributor to SLAM magzine (& online) and The Hoops Manifesto. When he isn’t planted in front of his computer he spends the rest of his time with his wife, Lisa, his son, Adam and his dog Jeannie.
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