Gani Lawal: NBA Draft Profile
February 3rd, 2009
by Jeff Fox
Gani Lawal - GT
Gani Lawal
College: Georgia Tech
Class: Sophomore
Position: PF
Height: 6’9”
Weight: 233lbs
Accolades: Mr. Basketball - Georgia - high school (07), McDonald’s All-American - high school (07), Second Team Parade All-American - high school (07).
Scouting Report: A hard working post player with an NBA body.
Strengths: Long wingspan - over 7 feet. Decent build. Works hard in the post to get position. Quick player for his size. Hustles - is an active player. Can score with either hand in the post. Good work ethic. Good athlete. Great rebounder. Good shot blocker.
Weaknesses: Still raw - needs more experience. Post game is a work in progress. Turns the ball over too much. Horrible free throw shooter. Still inconsistent.
Projected 2009 Draft Range: Late lottery to mid second round pick.
Consensus: Gani Lawal is a terrific NBA prospect due to his hard working nature and his NBA body. His game still need development, but he definitely has the potential to be an above average pro player.
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0 stars = Life in the Minor Leagues - Drew Neitzel
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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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