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| 2008 Nike Hoop Summit Official Measurements, plus 2007 Analysis |
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| by: Jonathan Givony - President |
| April 18, 2008 |
| US Team |
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Player Name | Height (W/Shoes) | Wingspan |
| Jerime Anderson | 6-3 | 6-5.25 |
Malcolm Lee | 6-5.5 | 6-9 |
Jrue Holiday | 6-4 | 6-7.75 |
Scotty Hopson | 6-6 | 6-10.25 |
Demar DeRozan | 6-6 | 6-9 |
Tyreke Evans | 6-5.5 | 6-11.25 |
Al-Farouq Aminu | 6-8.25 | 7-4.25 |
Ed Davis | 6-9.5 | 7-0 |
Drew Gordon | 6-9.25 | 7-0 |
Greg Monroe | 6-10.25 | 7-2.25 |
Commentary:
There don’t appear to be any players who measured out shorter than they were “supposed to be,” although a few did come out slightly taller.
Whereas last year’s crop of phenomenal freshman was not particularly gifted in terms of length, this year’s group seems to be as long and lanky as they come, which will help them out down the road significantly on the defensive end in particular. Let’s keep in mind that this is just one of the many things NBA teams will look at when it’s time to project these players as potential draft picks, but it’s clearly something that is of some importance to them.
Malcolm Lee has always been listed as a 6-4 combo guard, but with his near prototypical size for an NBA shooting guard, particularly with his superb 6-9 wingspan, there is really no need for that. He should even have the size to play the 3 at UCLA, although he clearly needs to add some bulk to his skinny frame.
Al-Farouq Aminu’s freakish 7-4 ¼ wingspan is pretty amazing considering he stands just 6-8. Tyreke Evans is also no slouch at 6-5 ½ and a 6-11 1/4 wingspan. Even more so than Lee, he’ll have no problem playing/defending either of the swing positions at the collegiate and professional levels, but still has the added bonus of possessing excellent playmaking skills, when he decides to show them. Probably the most interesting prospect of the bunch (at the moment at least), Demar DeRozan, passes the eye test and then some on first glance, and also looks solid on paper with his 6-6 size and 6-9 wingspan. He’s a very well built player who will have no problem whatsoever from a physical standpoint. The same can be said about Scotty Hopson, at 6-6 with a 6-10 ¼ wingspan. Greg Monroe, arguably the most naturally talented big man in this class, looks absolutely ideal for the NBA power forward position with his 6-10 ¼ height and 7-2 ¼ wingspan.
Measurements for the International team were not conducted. We do know from last year that Alexis Ajinca measured out at a shade under 7-1 in shoes with a near 7-9 wingspan.
With that in mind, let’s take a look back to last year’s measurements, which just happens to feature many of the top prospects in this year’s draft.
| 2007 US Team |
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Player Name | Height (W/Shoes) | Standing Reach | Wingspan |
| Jerryd Bayless |
6' 3 1/2 |
8'4 |
6'3 |
Michael Beasley |
6' 9 |
9'1 |
7'0 |
Johnny Flynn |
6' 0 |
7'11 |
6'2 1/2 |
Donte Greene |
6' 10 |
9'1 |
6'10 |
Kevin Love* |
NA |
NA |
NA |
O.J. Mayo |
6' 5 |
8'4 |
6'6 |
Patrick Patterson |
6' 8 1/2 |
9'2 | 7'2 |
Derrick Rose |
6' 3 1/2 |
8'3 |
6'7 |
Kyle Singler |
6' 9 |
9'0 |
6'10 |
Nolan Smith |
6' 3 |
8'4 |
6'6 |
*Kevin Love, Missed Practice - Naismith Awards
| 2007 World Team |
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Player | Country | Height (W/Shoes) | Weight | WingSpan | Standing Reach |
Chen Jianghua |
China |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Aleksandar Ugrinoski |
Croatia |
6'2.75 |
179.4 |
6'6 |
7'11.5 |
Petteri Koponen |
Finland |
6'3.75 |
194 |
6'5.5 |
8'1 |
Nicolas Batum |
France |
6'7.75 |
214.2 |
7'0.75 |
8'8.75 |
Nihad Dedovic |
Bosnia |
6'5.75 |
198 |
6'7.75 |
8'2.25 |
Omri Casspi |
Israel |
6'7 |
206.4 |
6'9.75 |
8'6.5 |
Solomon Alabi |
Nigeria |
6'10.75 |
234 |
7'5.25 |
9'1 |
Nemanja Aleksandrov |
Serbia |
6'10.5 |
229.8 |
6'11.5 |
8'10 |
Emir Predeldzic |
Slovenia |
6'8 | 199.8 | 6'8.75 | 8'7 |
Giorgi Shermadini |
Georgia |
6'11.5 |
249.6 |
7'1.75 |
8'10.75 |
Alexis Ajinca |
France |
7'0.75 | 207.2 |
7'8.75 |
9'4 |
Commentary:
-We’ve already heard NBA teams wonder about the poor wingspan that Jerryd Bayless possesses, at just 6-3, especially considering that there are already positional concerns about him. O.J. Mayo is also just slightly above average (for a normal person) with his 6-6 wingspan, but still has solid size at 6-5 in shoes, which will allow him to play either guard position effectively in the NBA. Donte Greene doesn’t have much length to speak of either at 6-10. Derrick Rose is the real deal on paper as well at 6-3 ½ in shoes with a 6-7 wingspan, as is Michael Beasley at 6-9 and his 7-0 wingspan. Alexis Ajinca is an absolute freak of a human being, standing 7-1 with a 7-9 wingspan. As you can see in this table, he would be the longest player measured in NBA pre-draft camp history if he indeed measures out that way in Orlando this year, which is not always a give-in we must say. Scouts will also like Nicolas Batum’s measurements, at 6-8 with a 7-1 wingspan. |
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| Malcolm Lee |
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Full Profile
Physicals
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 190 lbs.
Birthday: 05/22/1990
18 Years Old
Teams:
High School: North (John W.)
Current Team: UCLA , Freshman
Positions:
Current: SG,
NBA: PG/SG,
Possible: PG/SG
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| Jrue Holiday |
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Full Profile
 Physicals
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 200 lbs.
Birthday: 06/12/1990
18 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Campbell Hall HS
Current Team: UCLA , Freshman
Positions:
Current: PG/SG,
NBA: PG/SG,
Possible:
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| Scotty Hopson |
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Full Profile
Physicals
Height: 6' 6"
Weight: 195 lbs.
Birthday: 08/08/1989
19 Years Old
Teams:
High School: University Heights HS
Current Team: Tennessee , Freshman
Positions:
Current: SG/SF,
NBA: SG,
Possible: SG/SF
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| Demar DeRozan |
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Full Profile
Physicals
Height: 6' 6"
Weight: 207 lbs.
Birthday: 08/07/1989
19 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Compton HS
Current Team: USC , Freshman
Positions:
Current: SG,
NBA: SG,
Possible:
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| Tyreke Evans |
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Full Profile
 Physicals
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 195 lbs.
Birthday: 09/19/1989
19 Years Old
Teams:
High School: American Christian School
Current Team: Memphis , Freshman
Positions:
Current: PG/SG,
NBA: PG/SG,
Possible:
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| Al-Farouq Aminu |
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Full Profile
Physicals
Height: 6' 8"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Birthday: 09/21/1990
18 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Norcross HS
Current Team: Wake Forest , Freshman
Positions:
Current: SF/PF,
NBA: SF,
Possible: SF/PF
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| Ed Davis |
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Full Profile
Physicals
Height: 6' 9"
Weight: 215 lbs.
Birthday: 06/05/1989
19 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Benedictine HS
Current Team: North Carolina , Freshman
Positions:
Current: PF,
NBA: PF,
Possible: PF
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| Drew Gordon |
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Full Profile
Physicals
Height: 6' 9"
Weight: 240 lbs.
Birthday: 07/12/1990
18 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Archbishop Mitty HS
Current Team: UCLA , Freshman
Positions:
Current: PF,
NBA: PF,
Possible: PF
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| Greg Monroe |
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Full Profile
 Physicals
Height: 6' 10"
Weight: 226 lbs.
Birthday: 06/04/1990
18 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Helen Cox HS
Current Team: Georgetown , Freshman
Positions:
Current: PF,
NBA: PF,
Possible:
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| Alexis Ajinca |
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Full Profile | Player Stats
 Physicals
Height: 7' 1"
Weight: 225 lbs.
Birthday: 05/06/1988
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School:
Previous Team: Hyeres-Toulon , International
Drafted: Rnd 1, Pick #20 in 2008 Draft
by the Bobcats
Positions:
Current: C,
NBA: C,
Possible: PF/C
Quick Stats:
0.0 Pts, 1.5 Rebs, 0.0 Asts
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| Jerryd Bayless |
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Full Profile | Player Stats
 Physicals
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 199 lbs.
Birthday: 08/20/1988
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School: St. Mary's HS
Previous Team: Arizona , Freshman
Drafted: Rnd 1, Pick #11 in 2008 Draft
by the Pacers
Positions:
Current: PG/SG,
NBA: PG/SG,
Possible: PG/SG
Quick Stats:
19.7 Pts, 2.7 Rebs, 4.0 Asts
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| Michael Beasley |
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Full Profile | Player Stats
 Physicals
Height: 6' 9"
Weight: 235 lbs.
Birthday: 01/09/1989
19 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Notre Dame Prep
Previous Team: Kansas State , Freshman
Drafted: Rnd 1, Pick #2 in 2008 Draft
by the Heat
Positions:
Current: PF,
NBA: PF,
Possible: SF/PF
Quick Stats:
26.2 Pts, 12.4 Rebs, 1.2 Asts
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| Donte Greene |
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Full Profile | Player Stats
 Physicals
Height: 6' 10"
Weight: 220 lbs.
Birthday: 02/21/1988
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Towson Catholic HS
Previous Team: Syracuse , Freshman
Drafted: Rnd 1, Pick #28 in 2008 Draft
by the Grizzlies
Positions:
Current: SF/PF,
NBA: SF,
Possible: SF/PF
Quick Stats:
17.7 Pts, 7.2 Rebs, 2.0 Asts
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| Kevin Love |
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Full Profile | Player Stats
 Physicals
Height: 6' 9"
Weight: 255 lbs.
Birthday: 09/07/1988
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Lake Oswego HS
Previous Team: UCLA , Freshman
Drafted: Rnd 1, Pick #5 in 2008 Draft
by the Grizzlies
Positions:
Current: PF/C,
NBA: PF,
Possible: PF/C
Quick Stats:
17.5 Pts, 10.6 Rebs, 1.9 Asts
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| O.J. Mayo |
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Full Profile | Player Stats
 Physicals
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 195 lbs.
Birthday: 11/05/1987
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Huntington HS
Previous Team: USC , Freshman
Drafted: Rnd 1, Pick #3 in 2008 Draft
by the Timberwolves
Positions:
Current: PG/SG,
NBA: PG/SG,
Possible: PG/SG
Quick Stats:
20.7 Pts, 4.5 Rebs, 3.3 Asts
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| Patrick Patterson |
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Full Profile | Player Stats
 Physicals
Height: 6' 8"
Weight: 223 lbs.
Birthday: 03/14/1989
19 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Huntington
Current Team: Kentucky , Sophomore
Positions:
Current: PF,
NBA: PF,
Possible: PF
Quick Stats:
16.4 Pts, 7.7 Rebs, 1.7 Asts
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| Derrick Rose |
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Full Profile | Player Stats
 Physicals
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 190 lbs.
Birthday: 10/01/1988
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Simeon HS
Previous Team: Memphis , Freshman
Drafted: Rnd 1, Pick #1 in 2008 Draft
by the Bulls
Positions:
Current: PG,
NBA: PG,
Possible: PG/SG
Quick Stats:
14.9 Pts, 4.5 Rebs, 4.7 Asts
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| Kyle Singler |
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Full Profile | Player Stats
 Physicals
Height: 6' 9"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Birthday: 05/04/1988
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School: South Medford HS
Current Team: Duke , Sophomore
Positions:
Current: SF/PF,
NBA: SF,
Possible: SF/PF
Quick Stats:
13.3 Pts, 5.8 Rebs, 1.4 Asts
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| Nolan Smith |
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Full Profile | Player Stats
 Physicals
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Birthday: 07/25/1988
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Oak Hill Academy
Current Team: Duke , Sophomore
Positions:
Current: PG/SG,
NBA: PG/SG,
Possible: PG
Quick Stats:
5.9 Pts, 1.5 Rebs, 1.3 Asts
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| Chen Jianghua |
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Full Profile
 Physicals
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Birthday: 03/12/1989
19 Years Old
Teams:
High School:
Current Team: Guangdong Tigers , International
Positions:
Current: PG,
NBA: PG,
Possible: PG
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| Aleksandar Ugrinoski |
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Full Profile | Player Stats
 Physicals
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Birthday: 05/07/1988
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School:
Current Team: Orem Flash , International
Positions:
Current: PG,
NBA: PG,
Possible: PG/SG
Quick Stats:
2.2 Pts, 0.4 Rebs, 1.6 Asts
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| Nicolas Batum |
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Full Profile | Player Stats
 Physicals
Height: 6' 8"
Weight: 214 lbs.
Birthday: 12/14/1988
19 Years Old
Teams:
High School:
Previous Team: Le Mans Sarthe Basket , International
Drafted: Rnd 1, Pick #25 in 2008 Draft
by the Rockets
Positions:
Current: SF,
NBA: SG/SF,
Possible: SF
Quick Stats:
8.5 Pts, 3.5 Rebs, 2.7 Asts
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| Omri Casspi |
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Full Profile | Player Stats
 Physicals
Height: 6' 8"
Weight: 220 lbs.
Birthday: 06/22/1988
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School:
Current Team: Maccabi Tel Aviv , International
Positions:
Current: SF/PF,
NBA: SF,
Possible: SF
Quick Stats:
4.6 Pts, 2.1 Rebs, 0.6 Asts
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| Solomon Alabi |
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Full Profile | Player Stats
 Physicals
Height: 7' 1"
Weight: 230 lbs.
Birthday: 03/21/1988
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Montverde Academy
Current Team: Florida State , Sophomore
Positions:
Current: C,
NBA: C,
Possible:
Quick Stats:
3.9 Pts, 2.2 Rebs, 0.0 Asts
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| Nemanja Aleksandrov |
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Full Profile | Player Stats
 Physicals
Height: 7' 0"
Weight: 220 lbs.
Birthday: 04/10/1987
21 Years Old
Teams:
High School:
Current Team: BC Red Star Belgrade , International
Positions:
Current: PF,
NBA: PF,
Possible: PF
Quick Stats:
3.5 Pts, 0.8 Rebs, 0.0 Asts
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| Giorgi Shermadini |
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Full Profile
Physicals
Height: 7' 1"
Weight: 248 lbs.
Birthday: 04/02/1989
19 Years Old
Teams:
High School:
Current Team: Maccabi Tblisi , International
Positions:
Current: C,
NBA: C,
Possible: C
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