RE: High Major Hoops profiles

[OzerskyJA <OzerskyJA@cmog.org>]

I would take whichever one of these guys is available with
one pick, and the best of who's left with the other.  If all
come out and go ahead of us (unlikely) we will be able to
choose from whoever is left from the Griffin/Battier/Richardson/
Randolph group -- which would be great!

You've got to figure Papile and Wallace are psyched about these
guys.

Josh Ozersky	
Marketing Communications Specialist 
Corning Museum of Glass

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> From:	Hironaka [SMTP:j.hironaka@unesco.org]
> Sent:	Tuesday, April 24, 2001 11:52 AM
> To:	celtics@igtc.com
> Subject:	High Major Hoops profiles
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> Here are scouting profiles from "highmajorhoops.com". This site has good
> photos of the players BTW. It is worth noting, if no one else has
> mentioned it, that Ousmane Cisse had narrowed his college choice down to
> Rick Pitino's Louisville team (where his brother is apparently
> enrolled), prior to declaring for the draft. If he ends up getting
> drafted by the Celtics, I wouldn't blame Pitino for feeling cursed. This
> kid looked like his express ticket back to a run at the Final Four. It
> was like deja-vu all over again with the Duncan and Van Horn ping pongs.
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> Ousmane Cisse may be the most sought after player in the country in the
> class of 2001.  Standing at 6'8 and a rock solid 245 pounds, Cisse is
> "The Ultimate Warrior," on the floor. No one that we've seen brings more
> intensity, hustle and desire on the floor than Cisse. He's an excellent
> rebounder, aggressive shot-blocker and as athletically gifted as they
> come. His scoring is mainly done on the blocks by way of spin moves,
> drop steps and baseline drives or thunderous dunks.
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> DeSagana Diop (7'0, 295, Oak Hill Academy VA)
> Diop is a mountain of potential with his large lower body and huge
> wingspan. The additional weight that Diop has gained has slowed his
> feet, but made him more difficult to box out on the boards. Great
> defensive post player and shot-blocker. Has developed a baby hook with
> either hand and is progressing on his jump shot. Great rebounder due to
> obvious size and work ethic. Potentially could be even better with loss
> of weight. We think his best playing weight would be 260-270.
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> Kwame Brown (6'11, 235 Brunswick, GA  )
> Tall athletic PF-C has the type of game that NBA scouts love. Very
> versatile and athletic big man. Plays exceptionally well facing the
> basket, passes better than most interior players and swats shots with
> ease. Brown can be a force inside when he needs to be. Smart player has
> a good feel for the game. Tends to play on the perimeter more than in
> the paint and has incredibly quick moves to the basket off the dribble
> for a player his size. Very good ball-handler on the break and is just
> an overall fast player, baseline to baseline.
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> Dajuan Wagner (6'2, 190, Camden, NJ)
> Dajuan is a phenomenal basketball player. He can drive by anyone on this
> level with ridiculous ease. A master at changing speeds, cross-overs,
> jump stops and ball handling trickery. Very good passer, exceptionally
> quick and can elevate to dunk over taller post players. Streaky shooter
> with range to 25 feet. Wagner has a strong body, great instincts and a
> scorers mindset.
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> "Chicken" Curry (6'11, 280, South Holland, IL)
> Curry is a huge center that simply is too big, thick and strong for
> others to handle. He is frequently double and triple teamed on the prep
> level and will continue to see this through his career. Curry holds his
> position against anyone with absolutely no problem in the paint. His
> moves to the basket are strong and unstoppable and include drop-steps,
> pivot moves and is masterful using the backboard. Very good at passing
> from the post position.  Curry will make a living at the foul line, due
> to no one being able to prevent his attempts to score. A very strong
> rebounder, decent shot blocker and surprisingly agile. Curry has been
> compared to Shaquille O'Neal and the comparisons are very valid.
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> Tyson "Chicken" (7.0, 220, Compton, CA)
> Scouting Analysis: Chandler blocks with either hand, and sometimes both
> hands. His long arms and quick jumping ability allow him to out-rebound
> other post players on a regular basis. He can cover the floor well, due
> to his speed and agility and is frequently seen dunking rebounds,
> deflections or anything near the basket. He can shoot the ball with
> consistency out to 17 feet and has nice form and rotation on his
> jump-shot. Chandler has the skills and athletic ability to be a major
> star at the highest level.
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