Post by sniper on Nov 20, 2010 17:36:07 GMT -5
Jared Sullinger - PF, Freshman @ Ohio State. 6'9" 286 lbs
NBA Comparison: Al Jefferson
Strengths
Weaknesses
Josh Cochran 8/4/09
NBA Comparison: Al Jefferson
Strengths
- Sullinger has decent size for a post player measuring 6’9” (in shoes) with a 6’11.5” wingspan
- He is a bruising throwback post player that uses his 262 pound body to create angles for his shot and to clear space on the boards
- Very physical player that uses his body to wear down opposing big men
- The Ohio State commit is also very skilled with a repertoire of advanced post moves for a high school player
- Comfortable finishing around the rim with either hand
- Has excellent hands and footwork and shows very good touch around the basket
- Solid rebounder, he attacks the glass at both ends of the floor and creates offensive opportunities off of putbacks
- Shows decent form and touch on the 12-18 footer
- Passes well out of the post
- He’s a winner, leading his Columbus Northland squad to an Ohio Divison 1 state championship and his All-Ohio Red AAU squad to three consecutive National Championships
Weaknesses
- Does not possess elite athleticism
- Is prone to having his shot blocked and has some difficulty with longer athletic defenders
- Does not run the floor extremely well
- Shows ability, but needs to improve consistency of mid-range jumper
- Lateral quickness is lacking, creating defensive mismatches versus perimeter oriented PFs
- Is not a particularly dominant defensive player due to lack of explosiveness and quickness
- Weight could be a long-term issue, not a particularly solid 262 pounds
- Potential one-and-done lottery guy, but must improve conditioning and mid-range game and show that he can dominate at the college level
Josh Cochran 8/4/09
Arguably the most impressive player seen from a production standpoint over the course of the week, Jared Sullinger easily justified his lofty recruiting rankings and even exceeded them to a certain extent.
Sullinger is a prospect we’ve seen numerous times at this point and have written about at great length, but its impressive to see the strides he continues to make with his overall game, particularly on the perimeter. His jump-shot looks absolutely terrific, knocking down a number of 3-pointer in the practices and in the actual game, and showing off far better ball-handling skills than we’ve seen from him in the past. He took his man off the dribble with both his left and right hand, finishing impressively around the rim with either hand and displaying far more agility and dexterity than we’ve seen from him in the past. His body looks better and better every time we see him, and the fact that he continues to make strides with his skill level is a very encouraging sign.
Sullinger might not have the best long-term potential amongst the big men in this class, but his intangibles appear to be phenomenal and he’s clearly going to be an extremely productive player at the collegiate level. Scouts will continue to monitor his progress closely, but there’s already quite a bit to like about Sullinger based on what he’s shown over the past few years.
From DraftExpress.com www.draftexpress.com/article/Mcdonalds-All-American-Week-Player-Evaluations-and-Interviews-3426/#ixzz15rdmKfdZ
Sullinger is a prospect we’ve seen numerous times at this point and have written about at great length, but its impressive to see the strides he continues to make with his overall game, particularly on the perimeter. His jump-shot looks absolutely terrific, knocking down a number of 3-pointer in the practices and in the actual game, and showing off far better ball-handling skills than we’ve seen from him in the past. He took his man off the dribble with both his left and right hand, finishing impressively around the rim with either hand and displaying far more agility and dexterity than we’ve seen from him in the past. His body looks better and better every time we see him, and the fact that he continues to make strides with his skill level is a very encouraging sign.
Sullinger might not have the best long-term potential amongst the big men in this class, but his intangibles appear to be phenomenal and he’s clearly going to be an extremely productive player at the collegiate level. Scouts will continue to monitor his progress closely, but there’s already quite a bit to like about Sullinger based on what he’s shown over the past few years.
From DraftExpress.com www.draftexpress.com/article/Mcdonalds-All-American-Week-Player-Evaluations-and-Interviews-3426/#ixzz15rdmKfdZ
Jared is one of the 2 best players in the country. He has been a winner at every level during his high school career. He won 3 national AAU championships and is trying to lead his team to a second state championship in Ohio. He is THE best rebounder in the 2010 class. He has great hands and an attitude that tries to grab every rebound. His strength and big body are tough to box out and keep off the boards. He is a good scorer on the block and is working to improve his ability to score over his left shoulder. Sully has an excellent touch and is a solid face up shooter with range to 18 feet. Defensively he is good at clogging the lane and has a great basketball IQ that allows him to understand defensive concepts and positioning. It does not take much to imagine Jared being one of Ohio State's best players next year as a freshman.
Jared Sullinger 2010 Basketball Recruiting Profile - ESPN insider.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player?id=44091&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fmens-college-basketball%2frecruiting%2fplayer%3fid%3d44091
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The 2010 PARADE Magazine Player of the Year, Jared Sullinger has the Ohio State Buckeyes on the rise for the 2010-11 season. A physically imposing post player with an excellent shooting touch, Sullinger committed to the Buckeyes after leading Northland High School to a regular-season AP poll title as a senior and the Ohio State high school basketball championship as a junior.
A prototype post player, the 6-foot-9, 280-lb forward has picked up a variety of moves to complement his size and strength. Sullinger also uses his size to his advantage on the boards where he is very good at boxing out opponents and snagging rebounds off the glass. He is not going to outreach or out-jump everyone, but Sullinger is a smart player who knows how to best use his own skill set.
While he has repeatedly shown a knack for scoring in the paint and around the basket, he will have to develop a greater mid-range game in the pros. That said, Sullinger is an above average free-throw shooter and will likely continue to develop his jump shot with more seasoning.
Draft Analysis:
Many view Harrison Barnes, Perry Jones and Kyrie Irving to be a lock for being in the top-five, should they declare for the 2011 NBA Draft. The same should be said for Sullinger, who is potentially the top power forward prospect available in 2011 and perhaps the best to come out of the collegiate ranks since Blake Griffin in 2009.
With a breakout freshman season and a strong run during March Madness, Sullinger could position himself to surpass Barnes, Jones and Irving as the hottest commodity in 2011.
From Examiner www.examiner.com/nba-draft-in-national/2011-nba-draft-prospect-profiles-jared-sullinger
A prototype post player, the 6-foot-9, 280-lb forward has picked up a variety of moves to complement his size and strength. Sullinger also uses his size to his advantage on the boards where he is very good at boxing out opponents and snagging rebounds off the glass. He is not going to outreach or out-jump everyone, but Sullinger is a smart player who knows how to best use his own skill set.
While he has repeatedly shown a knack for scoring in the paint and around the basket, he will have to develop a greater mid-range game in the pros. That said, Sullinger is an above average free-throw shooter and will likely continue to develop his jump shot with more seasoning.
Draft Analysis:
Many view Harrison Barnes, Perry Jones and Kyrie Irving to be a lock for being in the top-five, should they declare for the 2011 NBA Draft. The same should be said for Sullinger, who is potentially the top power forward prospect available in 2011 and perhaps the best to come out of the collegiate ranks since Blake Griffin in 2009.
With a breakout freshman season and a strong run during March Madness, Sullinger could position himself to surpass Barnes, Jones and Irving as the hottest commodity in 2011.
From Examiner www.examiner.com/nba-draft-in-national/2011-nba-draft-prospect-profiles-jared-sullinger