LA Clippers Prospect Scout, Robert Hall, dropped this off in Neil Olshey's desk.
Let's take a look shall we....
NLSC Draft Central
Meet the 2011 Draft ClassName: Jerome Barkhorn aka "Warlock"
Pos. PG
School: Liberty City Community College
HT: 6'6" WT: 250lbs. Age: 21
Scouting Report:
First think Adam Morrison, then shave the stash, and add a WHOLE LOT of talent and you just got Jerome Barkhorn. He does not get as much rep as he should playing for a community college, but his talents are so undeniable that Sports Center has taken notice with this highlight, hitting 4 3-pointers in less than 40 seconds, which started with a highly contested 3 pointer, two consecutive steals and 3 pointers, a rebound and a half court game winning buzzer beater. Barkhorn is a big kid, but tends to play small. If he can improve his strength and rebounding, he may be able to transition into a solid Point Guard/Wing hybrid.
Name: Patrick Freeman aka "The Free Man"
Pos. PG
School: Kentucky
HT: 6'4" WT: 215lbs. Age: 19
Scouting Report:
When does Calipari's luck of talented point guards run out? It seems like never with 19 year old phenom Patrick Freeman handling the ball. Despite his small frame, Freeman has a real knack for the getting the rebound, which means he seems to be a walking triple-double every night. He is also slowly, but surely improving his on-ball defense and getting in the passing lanes and may very well be able to get a quadruple-double in his rookie season. The only knock on this kid is that he needs to develop a killer instinct, prospects have yet to see him take a clutch shot. Let's hope the NBA spot light doesn't scare off this young talent.
Name: Julian Martin & Valdis ''Money'' Iesalnieks
Pos. PF/C & C
School: UCLA
HT: 7'0 & 6'11"WT: 245lbs. & 271lbs. Age: 20 & 19
Scouting Report:
So I cheated on this report and did two guys in one...
There has not been many scouting reports on Martin, but he has been a very steady big for UCLA. Martin is a really cool individual and a real team player. When the very expressive Valdis Iesalnieks joined the Bruins he insisted on being the starting center, even though Martin is an inch taller, Martin allowed him to and decided to move over to the PF spot. This duo has is a real "Twin Tower of Power" (Valdis) for the Bruins, swatting everything on defense and dunking every time on offense. In an interview with the two Valdis was quoted by saying, "You can call me Money and him Problems, you want to know why? 'Cuz Mo' Money, Mo' Problems!" Martin just looked over and said, "Don't listen to him, My name is Julian Martin."
Name: Albano Spagnoletti
Pos. PG/SF
School: Argentina
HT: 6'8" WT: 245lbs. Age: 21
Scouting Report:
One of the top prospects coming from overseas. Spagnoletti has been compared to NBA players such as LeBron James and has played along side international great Manu Ginobili of the Spurs. Speaking of the Spurs, Spagnoletti's French billionaire cousin Thierry Tiriuex has just bought a majority of the ownership of the Spurs. A back-to-back MVP and points and rebounder leader over those two seasons, Spagnoletti is smart, athletic, and a great defender. What he lacks in emotions, he makes up by being a very strong character in the locker room. Sounds like a perfect Spur don't you think? Expect talks between whoever drafts him and the Spurs, well unless they steal him in the draft.
Name: Justin Jones
Pos. PF/C
School: Baylor
HT: 6'11" WT: 235lbs. Age: 19
Scouting Report:
Last year no one thought Baylor would still be a force in the NCAA with several key players graduating, well they proved everyone wrong by making it to the Elite Eight before falling to the #1 seed Duke. This year they are set to improve and adding in big man Justin Jones at center only improves their chances. This kids offensive arsenal is truly unbelievable. There really isn't a shot he hasn't liked. He has post moves and 3 point range. Think of the excitement of Amar'e Stoudemire with the big man stroke of Rasheed Wallace. The main thing he needs to prove scouts is that he can play some credible defense.
Name: Zee Otoo
Pos. SF/PF
School: North Carolina State
HT: 6'9" WT: 235lbs. Age: 20
Scouting Report:
Shooting the ball is like hitting a golf ball in the ocean for this lefty, "splash" every time. His body is build like the ultimate wing player and he plays like one too. His most notable play appeared on SportsCenter when swished the ball about 34 feet away from the basket, in a close game, with his right hand, oh and the clock was not winding down or anything. After the shot he just calmly walked back on defense, after the game he said "I was just bored and wanted to try it."
Name: George Koukoulis
Pos. SG/PG
School: Greece
HT: 6'3" WT: 190lbs. Age: 19
Scouting Report:
He is really only hitting the map now, so this is all I could gather from him. George Koukoulis, the new GM of the Bulls sent me to Greece to check this kid out. Same name, weird right? Well it appears that they are very close cousins, they even played together. They were known as "δίδυμο ξαδέλφια" or "Twin cousins". GMGeorge suffered a career ending injury while PlayerGeorge continued his career and agreed to enter this years draft after his cousin helped convince him. Anyways, this kid is a real hustle player, never gives up on any possession. Just make sure he stays away from traffic, he tends to miss those opportunities.
