2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Larry Sanders

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2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Larry Sanders


Position: Power Forward

Size: 6-10, 220

School: VCU, Junior


Strengths:
  • Ridiculous 7-7 wingspan makes him one of the best shot-blockers in the country
  • Uses that length to crash the boards
  • Can be a game-changer in the paint with his defensive prowess
  • Very active on both ends of the floor
  • Great athlete who runs the floor very well and is explosive around the basket
  • His potential has yet to be truly tapped, as he is loaded with upside



    Weaknesses:
  • Still a work in progress with his low-post game
  • Jump shot needs a lot of work
  • Improved free-throw shooter, but still shot just 56 percent from the stripe last season
  • Not a great ball-handler
  • Has a wirey frame and will need to add muscle

    Summary: Sanders has yet to truly reach his potential, but from what he has shown thus far, he will certainly be a first-round pick. If he can continue his development during his junior year, his stock could soar.

    Player Comparison: Sean Williams. Williams was known as a tremendous shot-blocker and rebounder at Boston College, just like Sanders. Both players have very limited offensive games. If Sanders wants to play at the next level, it will be his defense that earns him playing time.



    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.
    Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com.
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