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Selected No. 32 by the Miami Heat

College: Texas
Birthday: 3/22/88
NBA Position: Center
Class: Senior
Ht: 6-10
Wt: 290
Hometown: Rosenberg, TX
High School: Rosenberg Terry
NBA Comparison: Oliver Miller

Strengths: The big man takes up a lot of space and has very long arms. Soft hands but not great hands. Comfortable on the block and has nice quickness and solid feet. Arms are so long he barely has to jump when he dunks. Hard to stop in college because he is so big. Gets good post position. Capable of making a nice pass but typically goes games in-between assists. Good feet, wide base. Stays patient with the double team and tries to recognize where to go.

Weaknesses: Way too soft to hang in the NBA. Well below average athlete. Needs to lose another 50 pounds. Horrible against the pick and roll. Slow feet. Lazy and lethargic on defense and offense. Does not move well. Tires way too easily, averaging only 19 MPG in his senior season. Not many moves on the block, typically uses a quick spin and that is it. Lacks explosiveness. Needs to get stronger and in much better shape. Only has two double doubles on the season. Low IQ. Not a skilled rebounder, typically relies on his backside to make space. Needs to keep the ball high.

Matt Anaya – 2/13/2010