The most impressive performers from Pre-Draft Camp

	Though lightly regarded entering Pre-Draft Camp, South Carolina's Renaldo Balkman left a potential first-round draftee. Andy Lyons/Getty Images

The 2006 NBA Pre-Draft Camp was many things to many people. For some it was a chance to gauge if they should stop testing the waters and dive in, or yank those toes out of the water and return to the security of their college environment. For others it was a chance to shake off their "early second round" status and fight for one of the remaining spots in the first round. For still others it was a chance to fight their way out of the uncertainty of rookie free-agent status and try to get into the second round, from which not a single player was cut in '05, the first time that had ever happened.

Here's a brief review of what went on last week in Orlando. We will focus on those players who either delivered the best performances in the camp or those whose play at least kept them in the running for a spot in the draft.

Jordan Farmar, UCLA sophomore point guard

Farmar came into camp as the most highly regarded prospect to play in Orlando, and while his statistics didn't wow observers, he showed why he is so respected. Farmar has a calm court demeanor that gives the impression he's got everything under control. He simply reacted to the defense and made the best play for his team. Several times after receiving an outlet pass in the backcourt he identified an open teammate well ahead of the play, and instead of dribbling the ball all the way up, he artfully moved the ball ahead with a 50-foot lead pass.

Farmar took and made a few perimeter shots when they presented themselves, but mostly he displayed the kind of court vision and savvy only veteran guards have. Whether he stays in the draft or not, Farmar will have to add some overall body strength to play against NBA point guards, but his skill level is pretty good, and he's only 19 years old.

Renaldo Balkman, South Carolina junior forward

Balkman's name did not appear in many mock drafts because it was assumed he would return to South Carolina for his senior season. He jumped one hurdle when he won an invitation to the camp, which was hardly a certainty. Once the games started, Balkman was the most active player in every game he played in and was the surprise player of the camp.