2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Solomon Alabi

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2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Solomon Alabi

Position: Center

Size: 7-1, 250

School: Florida State, Sophomore

Strengths:

Size that every NBA team covets

Extrememly long

Shot blocking

Alters a lot of shots in the paint

Effectively uses hook shot

Above average athleticism for a 7-footer

Has showed steady improvement in his two years at Florida State

Great upside

Weaknesses:

Offensive game is still very raw

Must work on his mid-range/face-up game

Looks uncomfortable when the ball is in his hands on the perimeter

Sometimes over-aggressive as a shot blocker leaving the weak side open

Needs to get stronger

Footwork needs to improve on both ends especially defensively when guarding outside the paint

Will have to become better in pick and roll situations at the next level.

Summary: Anytime a player is 7-1 and has shown the potential of Alabi, NBA scouts have their interest piqued. Alabi is still a work in progress and probably will not be ready to contribute in the NBA right away, but his potential and size will likely get him several late first-round looks. I still think he would have been better off returning to school and working on his offensive game, likely assuring him a spot in next year’s lottery.

Player Comparison: Johan Petro. Petro was the 25th pick in the 2005 NBA Draft solely due to his size and potential. Alabi is in the same category and figures to be taken around the same area, although he is probably more seasoned with his game than Petro was when he entered the league. For Alabi to have a more productive NBA career than Petro, his offensive game must improve and he will need to become stronger and more physical. If not, he will be nothing more than a backup center just like Petro.

RELATED LINKS:

2010 NBA Mock Draft

2010 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings

2010 NBA Draft Scouting Reports

Written by Paul Banks of NBC Chicago and the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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