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Updated NBA Prospect Comparisons

11.15.2007 - Updated on 11.15.2007

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Here is my new list of prospect comparsions. I have 150 players on this list and I believe they all have legitimate shots at making it to the NBA in the future. The (P) is for the prospect, (BC) is for best case with the pro example, and (WC) is worst case with a pro example. If you don’t see one of your favorite players, or disagree with one of my comparsions, feel free to give your examples.

(P)- Ty Lawson, (BC)- Terrell Brandon, (WC)- Jose Calderon

(P)- Chris Lofton, BC)- Daniel Gibson, (WC)- J.J. Redick

(P)- Nicolas Batum, (BC)- Grant Hill, (WC)- Rudy Gay

(P)- Hasheem Thabeet, (BC)- Dikembe Mutombo, (WC)- D. Diop

(P)- Darrell Arthur, (BC)- Antonio McDyess, (WC)- Stromile Swift

(P)- Patrick Patterson, (BC)- Danny Granger, (WC)-Ruben Patterson

(P)- Drew Neitzel, (BC)- Luke Ridnour, (WC)- Jose Juan Barea

(P)- Kosta Koufos, (BC)- Memhet Okur, (WC)- Andrew Bogut

(P)- Taj Gibson, (BC)- Drew Gooden, (WC)- Kenny Thomas

(P)- Matias Nocedal, (BC)- Steve Francis, (WC)- Leandro Barbosa

(P)- Tim Ohlbrecht, (BC)- Charlie Villanueva, (WC)- Brian Cook

(P)- Alexy Shved, (BC)- Anfernee Hardaway, (WC)- Latrell Sprewell

(P)- Chase Budinger, (BC)- Brent Barry, (WC)- Kelenna Azubike

(P)- Tyler Hansbrough, (BC)- Udonis Haslem, (WC)- Austin Croshere

(P)- Omri Casspi, (BC)- Jared Jefferies, (WC)- Adam Morrison

(P)- Vladimir Dasic, (BC)- Vladimir Radmanovic, (WC)- Pat Garrity

(P)- Alexis Ajinca, (BC)- Tim Thomas, (WC)- Shavlik Randolph

(P)- Nemanja Aleksandrov, (BC)- Keith Van Horn, (WC)- Toni Kukoc

(P)- Ricky Rubio, (BC)- Jason Kidd, (WC)- Jason Williams

(P)- L.R. Mbah a Moute, (BC)- Tayshaun Prince, (WC)- Y. Diawara

(P)- Michael Beasley, (BC)- Rasheed Wallace, (WC)- Al Harrington

(P)- Eric Gordon, (BC)- Mitch Richmond, (WC)- Bonzi Wells

(P)- Darren Collison, (BC)- Andre Miller, (WC)- Earl Watson

(P)- Dominic James, (BC)- Jay Williams, (WC)- Sebastian Telfair

(P)- Ante Tomic, (BC)- Jeff Foster, (WC)- Oleksiy Pecherov

(P)- Joey Dorsey, (BC)- Ben Wallace, (WC)- Reggie Evans

(P)- Victor Claver, (BC)- Antwan Jamison, (WC)- Keith Van Horn

(P)- Bill Walker, (BC)- Andre Iguodala, (WC)- DeShawn Stevenson

(P)- Derrick Rose, (BC)- Dwyane Wade, (WC)- Chauncey Billups

(P)- Kevin Love, (BC)- Carlos Boozer, (WC)- Vin Baker

(P)- Danilo Gallinari, (BC)- Peja Stojakovic, (WC)- Toni Kukoc

(P)- O.J. Mayo, (BC)- Gilbert Arenas, (WC)- Stephon Marbury

(P)- Brook Lopez, (BC)- Raef LaFrentz, (WC)- Darko Milicic

(P)- Robin Lopez, (BC)- Andris Biedrins, (WC)- Jason Collins

(P)- Brandon Rush, (BC)- Bobby Simmons, (WC)- Von Wafer

(P)- DeAndre Jordan, (BC)- David Lee, (WC)- Theo Ratliff

(P)- Roy Hibbert, (BC)- Z. Illgauskas, (WC)- Joel Przybilla

(P)- DeVon Hardin, (BC)- Kenyon Martin, (WC)- Chris Wilcox

(P)- Wayne Ellington, (BC)- Kevin Martin, (WC)- Sasha Vujacic

(P)- Jerryd Bayless, (BC)- Jason Terry, (WC)- Mike James

(P)- Ryan Anderson, (BC)- Juwan Howard, (WC)- Brian Scalabrine

(P)- Mario Chalmers, (BC)- Jamaal Tinsley, (WC)- Keyon Dooling

(P)- DaJuan Summers, (BC)- Glenn Robinson, (WC)- Kirk Synder

(P)- Paul Harris, (BC)- Jerry Stackhouse, (WC)- James Posey

(P)- Jeff Pendergraph, (BC)- Channing Frye, (WC)- Josh Powell

(P)- D.J. Augustin, (BC)- Damon Stoudamire, (WC)- Jason Hart

(P)- Derrick Caracter, (BC)- Antonie Walker, (WC)- Malik Rose

(P)- Brian Roberts, (BC)- Rajon Rondo, (WC)- Juan Carlos Navarro

(P)- Josh Shipp, (BC)- Ime Udoka, (WC)- Ronald Murray

(P)- Reggie Williams, (BC)- Derek Anderson, (WC)- Roger Mason

(P)- D.J. White, (BC)- Nene, (WC)- Wayne Simien

(P)- Kyle Weaver, (BC)- Marko Jaric, (WC)- Carlos Delfino

(P)- Jamont Gordon, (BC)- Rashad McCants, (WC)- Charlie Bell

(P)- Raymar Morgan, (BC)- Gerald Wallace, (WC)- DerMarr Johnson

(P)- Aleks Maric, (BC)- Fabricio Oberto, (WC)- Paul Davis

(P)- Tyrese Rice, (BC)- Delonte West, (WC)- Juan Dixon

(P)- Terrance Williams, (BC)- Marquis Daniels, (WC)- Damien Wilkins

(P)- Gavin Gant, (BC)- Quinton Ross, (WC)- Rawle Marshall

(P)- David Lighty, (BC)- Matt Barnes, (WC)- Kareem Rush

(P)- Gerald Henderson, (BC)- Corey Maggette, (WC)- Mickael Pietrus

(P)- Longar Longar, (BC)- Bo Outlaw, (WC)- Pape Sow

(P)- Richard Roby, (BC)- Allan Houston, (WC)- Luke Jackson

(P)- Scottie Reynolds, (BC)- Bobby Jackson, (WC)- Jeff McInnis

(P)- Goran Dragic, (BC)- Serigo Rodriguez, (WC)- Ronnie Price

(P)- Sean Singletary, (BC)- Travis Best, (WC)- Mike Wilks

(P)- Marcelus Kemp, (BC)- Gordan Giricek, (WC)- John Salmons

(P)- Shan Foster, (BC)- Rodney Carney, (WC)- Trevor Ariza

(P)- C. Douglas-Roberts, (BC)- Louis Williams, (WC)- C.J. Miles

(P)- Luke Nevill, (BC)- Nazr Mohammed, (WC)- Francisco Elson

(P)- Anton Ponkrashov, (BC)- Thabo Sefolosha, (WC)-Zoran Planinic

(P)- Courtney Lee, (BC)- Bob Sura, (WC)- Rodney Buford

(P)- Jason Thompson, (BC)- David West, (WC)- Ike Diogu

(P)- Eric Maynor, (BC)- Jameer Nelson, (WC)- Chris Duhon

(P)- Andrew Ogilvy, (BC)- Jayson Williams, (WC)- Darius Songalia

(P)- Tyler Smith, (BC)- Michael Finley, (WC)- Anthony Parker

(P)- Serge Ibaka, (BC)- Shawn Kemp, (WC)- Tyrus Thomas

(P)- Richard Hendrix, (BC)- Shelden Williams, (WC)- Etan Thomas

(P)- James Davis, (BC)- David Harrison, (WC)- Rafael Araujo

(P)- Travis Walton, (BC)- Eric Snow, (WC)- Darrick Martin

(P)- Donte Greene, (BC)- Luol Deng, (WC)- Travis Outlaw

(P)- Dionte Christmas, (BC)- Michael Redd, (WC)- Monte Ellis

(P)- Geary Claxton, (BC)- Josh Childress, (WC)- Jarvis Hayes

(P)- Alonzo Gee, (BC)- Martell Webster, (WC)- Maurice Evans

(P)- Josh Carter, (BC)- Cuttino Mobley, (WC)- Larry Hughes

(P)- Eric Devendorf, (BC)- Lindsey Hunter, (WC)- Luther Head

(P)- Kentrell Gransberry, (BC)- Andrew Bynum, (WC)-M.Olowokandi

(P)- Jaycee Carroll, (BC)- Earl Boykins, (WC)- Troy Bell

(P)- Bryce Taylor, (BC)- Isaiah Rider, (WC)- Willie Green

(P)- DeMarcus Nelson, (BC)- Kerry Kittles, (WC)- Shannon Brown

(P)- Deron Washington, (BC)- Keith Bogans, (WC)- James White

(P)- Josh Heytvelt, (BC)- Elden Campbell, (WC)- Samaki Walker

(P)- Greg Paulus, (BC)- Howard Eisley, (WC)- Beno Udrih

(P)- James Gist, (BC)- Chuck Hayes, (WC)- Darvin Ham

(P)- Milenko Tepic, (BC)- Sasha Pavlovic, (WC)- Jiri Welsch

(P)- Marcus Dove, (BC)- Bruce Bowen, (WC)- Stacey Augmon

(P)- James Mays, (BC)- Brian Grant, (WC)- Alan Henderson

(P)- Sasha Kaun, (BC)- Rasho Nestrovic, (WC)- Vlaimir Stepania

(P)- Quincy Pondexter, (BC)- Ricky Davis, (WC)- Calbert Cheaney

(P)- Demar DeRozan, (BC)- Paul Pierce, (WC)- Jalen Rose

(P)- B.J. Mullens, (BC)- Jermanine O’Neal, (WC)- Jamaal Magloire

(P)- Greg Monroe, (BC)- Chris Bosh, (WC)- Shareef Abdur-Rahim

(P)- Blake Griffin, (BC)- Pau Gasol, (WC)- LaMarcus Aldridge

(P)- Brandon Jennings, (BC)-Kenny Anderson, (WC)Speedy Claxton

(P)- Jrue Holiday, (BC)- Randy Foye, (WC)- Antonio Daniels

(P)- Kyle SIngler, (BC)- Andrei Kirilenko, (WC)- Mike Dunleavy

(P)- Gani Lawal, (BC)- Ron Artest, (WC)- Marvin Williams

(P)- Davon Jefferson, (BC)- Jim Jackson, (WC)- Rodney White

(P)- Earl Clark, (BC)- James Jones, (WC)- Hakim Warrick

(P)- Grieivis Vasques, (BC)- Carlos Arryo, (WC)- Travis Diener

(P)- William Buford, (BC)- Richard Hamilton, (WC)- Marquis Daniels

(P)- Samardo Samuels, (BC)- Elton Brand, (WC)- Eddy Curry

(P)- James Harden, (BC)- Manu Ginobilli, (WC)- Luke Walton

(P)- Brandon Costner, (BC)- Shane Battier, (WC)- Linas Kleiza

(P)- C.J. Giles, (BC)- Lorenzen Wright, (WC)- Tony Massenburg

(P)- Russell Westbrook, (BC)- Charlie Bell, (WC)- Frank Williams

(P)- Stanley Robinson, (BC)- Darius Miles, (WC)- Renaldo Balkman

(P)- Marcus Ginyard, (BC)- Eric Williams, (WC)- Bernard Robinson

(P)- Deon Thompson, (BC)- C.Williamson, (WC)- C. Weatherspoon

(P)- Luigi Datome, (BC)- Hidayet Turkoglu, (WC)- Viktor Khryapa

(P)- Marreese Speights, (BC)- Antonio Davis, (WC)- Dale Davis

(P)- Derrick Low, (BC)- Steve Blake, (WC)- Guillermo Diaz

(P)- J.R. Giddens, (BC)- Fred Jones, (WC)- Courntney Alexander

(P)- Aaron Bruce, (BC)- Tony Delk, (WC)- Damon Jones

(P)- Joesph Jones, (BC)- Marc Jackson, (WC)- Leon Smith

(P)- David Padgett, (BC)- Tom Gugliotta, (WC)- Nenad Krstic

(P)- Charles Rhodes, (BC)- Brian Skinner, (WC)- Brandon Bass

(P)- Malik Hairston, (BC)- Ron Mercer, (WC)- Trenton Hassell

(P)- Stephon Curry, (BC)- Quincy Douby, (WC)- Anthony Roberson

(P)- Sherron Collins, (BC)- Nate Robinson, (WC)- Erick Strickland

(P)- Tyreke Evans, (BC)- Steve Francis, (WC)- Rafer Alston

(P)- J.J. Hickson, (BC)- Stephon Jackson, (WC)- Joey Graham

(P)- Joe Alexander, (BC)- Caron Butler, (WC)- Dorell Wright

(P)- Patrick Beverley, (BC)- Devin Harris, (WC)- Darrell Armstrong

(P)- Jeremy Pargo, (BC)- Dahntay Jones, (WC)- Oriene Greene

(P)- Maatry Leunen, (BC)- Brian Cardinal, (WC)- James Singleton

(P)- Gavin Edwards, (BC)- P.J. Brown, (WC)- Jamal Sampson

(P)- Charlie Coley, (BC)-Jason Richardson, (WC)-Shandon Anderson

(P)- Steven Hill, (BC)- Steven Hunter, (WC)- Andrew DeClerq

(P)- Austin Daye, (BC)- Rashard Lewis, (WC)- Amir Johnson

(P)- Lorenzo Mata-Real, (BC)- Anderson Varejao, (WC)-Ronny Turiaf

(P)- Lawrence Hill, (BC)- Morris Peterson, (WC)- Kendall Gill

(P)- JaVale McGee, (BC)- Mikki Moore, (WC)- Jalani McCoy

(P)- Jordan Hill, (BC)- Cedric Simmons, (WC)- Maceo Baston

(P)- Derrick Favors, (BC)- Josh Smith, (WC)- Walter Hermann

(P)- Jeff Adrien, (BC)- Jason Maxiell, (WC)- Danny Fortson

(P)- Robert McKiver, (BC)- Smush Parker, (WC)- Royal Ivey

(P)- Nikola Pekovic, (BC)- Luis Scola, (WC)- Jake Voskuhl

(P)- Edgar Sosa, (BC)- Tyronn Lue, (WC)- Jannero Pargo

(P)- Jon Diebler, (BC)- Jason Kapono, (WC)- Eric Piatkowski

(P)- Danny Green, (BC)- JR Smith, (WC)- Tariq Abdul-Wahad

19 Comments: Updated NBA Prospect Comparisons

Posted by
Future Scout
on 04.28.2008

I think Kevin Love has the potential to be a Linas Kelzia type player .

Posted by
Honey Mustard
on 04.24.2008

I think Hansbrough could be like Christian Laettner, I like alot of these comparsions .

Posted by
Hoya4Life
on 12.11.2007

Roy Hibbert is the best center in college basketball. You can hate all you want to but you’re only wasting your time. Hibbert is already a better prospect than Ostertag ever was. Yes, Hibbert has some deficiencies in the athletic department but he’s a heady player with a hard work ethic which is why he has improved every year. Hibbert is also one of the main reasons why G’Town will be playing in April. .

Posted by
Hoya4Life
on 12.11.2007

Roy Hibbert is that best center in college basketball. You can hate all you want to but you’re only wasting your time. Hibbert is already a better prospect than Ostertag ever was. Yes, Hibbert has some deficiencies in the athletic department but he’s a heady player with a hard work ethic which is why he has improved every year. Hibbert is also one of the main reasons why G’Town will be playing in April. .

Posted by
Hoops Hater!
on 12.11.2007

I hate Roy Hibbert, he is the most overrated player I have ever seen. What makes him so special? I hope he’s the next Greg Ostertag .

Posted by
Sure Thang
on 11.29.2007

Nobody cares are McKiver he won’t make it to the NBA anyway so it’s a non-issue. I hate players from houston. And Kevin Love is the best, people need to stop hatin cuz he is a future hall of famer baby! .

Posted by
TBricks
on 11.29.2007

Rob McKiver is a much better shooter than Smush and at worst he is better than Ivey!He has consistantly been one of the best scorers in the NCAA. His old teammates at Providence will tell you he was really the best player on that team as a freshman. Unfortunately he was still a little immature and clashed with the coach. He is now more polished and mature. .

Posted by
Buddy Love
on 11.28.2007

Umm Michael do you have alhemizers or something, you said that same exact thing yesterday. Kevin will most likely be a late first rounder. I think he could be a shorther version of Vin Baker .

Posted by
Michael
on 11.27.2007

I have Kevin Love as a second round pick in whatever year he comes out. He lacks vertical and is slow. The Maryland game showed having his shots blocked will be a problem now and in the future .

Posted by
LA LA
on 11.26.2007

I disagree Michael. He is a freshman and is going to have his struggles starting out. There is no way he ends up like Josh McRoberts and falls into the 2nd Rd. Give him some time and you will see he is the real deal! .

Posted by
Michael
on 11.26.2007

I have Kevin Love as a second round pick in whatever year he comes out. He lacks vertical and is slow. The Maryland game showed having his shots blocked will be a problem now and in the future .

Posted by
Michael
on 11.26.2007

I have Kevin Love as a second round pick in whatever year he comes out. He lacks vertical and is slow. The Maryland game showed having his shots blocked will be a problem now and in the future .

Posted by
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on 11.21.2007

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Posted by
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on 11.17.2007

I like the comparsions for my cousin James Davis, to me those examples fit like a key to a lock .

Posted by
Tha lookout
on 11.15.2007

I agree with many of the examples. I especially like the Michael Beasley.Like Chad Garber said, other draft sites have missed the boat with many of there examples. .

Posted by
Timmy Bobb
on 11.15.2007

What the hell is dman talking about? It’s not that bad. But Jessica S, hit the nail on the head on her view, it’s a true statement .

Posted by
Jessica S
on 11.15.2007

There are some good comparsions on here, the majority I agree with, and a few I would use a different example. We all have different views, that’s what makes us individuals. So there are no right or wrong anwsers, cause non of us can really be 100% correct on a persons style .

Posted by
Chad Garber
on 11.15.2007

I think alot of the comparsions are valid. Have you seen some of the other sites comparsions, now those are way off .

Posted by
dman
on 11.15.2007

Dude, I scanned down half of you list and just stopped!!!! You are off base. Reevaluate and look at the present stats and roles of the players on their prospective teams. .

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