Some Centers to keep an eye

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  1. hasoos

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    Ok so I watched Greg Monroe last night, and he is very interesting. He has some very unique skills for a center.

    1. He can put the ball on the floor. Like from out near the 3 point line to face up and drive all the way into the key.
    2. He can pass. He created several times using #1, above.
    3. He can play D. He was very good at sealing the lane for Georgetown.
    4. Fairly efficient.

    Problems:

    1. Sometims it seemed he got caught "watching" the play happen.
    2. Questionable motor, sometimes looked bored out there.
    3. Sometimes passed up good opportunities to pass.
     
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    #1 and #2 Problems are the primary reasons he went from being a Top 3 projected pick his Freshman year to a late-lotto projection now. And there hasn't been much improvement.
     
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    Elias Harris flat-out beasted last night. He's got the athleticism of a guy like Marion, only a better jumpshot. I don't care if he measures out at 6'6" (which he probably won't) at the draft camps, he will be hard to guard in the NBA. He seems almost like he plays on pogo sticks. Any team that gets him is going to get a steal. Might turn out to be the best pro from Gonzaga since Stockton.

    That said, I've heard a lot of people in the know say that Elias is in no rush to go pro.

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    Watched the game. I love this kid. Sick all-around game.
     
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    Once considered the top Center in his class he has turned into an absolute head case on the level of Bonzi Wells. If he can ever get his head out of his ass he'll be a beast.​

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