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.

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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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