VITALS: 6-8, 210, Fresno State OVERVIEW: Blossomed in only season after transferring from California, being named to the Western Athletic Conference's All-Newcomer and All-Defensive Teams. Ranked fifth in the nation in blocked shots (3.6 bpg). Set Fresno State single-season record with 114 blocked shots. Had first of his two triple-doubles with 14 points, 14 rebounds and 10 blocks vs. San Diego. Named MVP of the Basketball Travelers at Fresno State Invitational, averaging 11.7 points, 10.0 rebounds and 4.7 blocks in three games. Scored 15 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and handed out a career-high 10 assists at Georgia in the first round of the NIT Tournament. Led California in blocked shots (1.1) for a second straight time as a sophomore in 2004-05. Had 13 points, six rebounds and five assists vs. Arizona in the first round of the Pac-10 Tournament. Ranked ninth in the Pac-10 in blocks (0.85) as a freshman. LIKELY DRAFT POSITION: Very late first round or very early second round. COMPARATIVE UPSIDE: James Posey COMPARATIVE DOWNSIDE: Tim James ROLE PROJECTION: Versatile small forward off the bench; contributing rebounder. POSITIVES: McGuire can do a lot of things on the court and he doesn't necessarily need the ball all the time to get a lot accomplished. Among the many things he does well are rebound and block shots, something you don't always expect from the small forward spot. McGuire can pass the ball well and is unselfish. He has successfully defended bigger players in college and may do this at the NBA level for a few possessions. He is a tough man to keep off the offensive boards. He's an excellent lane runner and dunker on the break.
