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In a class by themselves (cont.)

Posted: Monday June 25, 2007 12:02PM; Updated: Tuesday June 26, 2007 1:02PM
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Reyshawn Terry's game still needs polish after four years at North Carolina, but his athleticism is undeniable.
Reyshawn Terry's game still needs polish after four years at North Carolina, but his athleticism is undeniable.
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10. Reyshawn Terry, 6-8, 222, Sr., North Carolina
The NBA is made up of good athletes and great athletes, and Terry is in the latter group. Despite never really breaking out among talented teammates in Chapel Hill, Terry's athletic profile is so obvious that he'll get a chance to play in the NBA -- it's that simple. Terry is a solid perimeter shooter and complementary rebounder, and he's got the tools to be a monster defensively, if he puts his mind to it. Even though he's a senior, Terry has to be viewed as an "upside" player rather than a finished product.

11. Stephane Lasme, 6-7, 213, Sr., Massachusetts
Lasme doesn't really belong on a list of small forwards, since he played like a power forward during most of his college career. Other than his modest size, he doesn't really doesn't fit the blueprint of what a small forward is. If you haven't seen Lasme's shot-blocking prowess, you have really missed something. His ability to stay on the floor until his opponent's shot is actually released and then explode into the air and still block it is awe-inspiring. He routinely will block multiple shots in the same sequence. Lasme is a capable rebounder and raw offensive player, but his skill blocking shots earns him a shot at playing in the NBA.

12. Marcus Williams, 6-7, 205, So., Arizona
It's up to Williams to demonstrate that he can bring his talents to bear every night in the NBA. A graceful athlete who sometimes appears to be moving effortlessly around the court, Williams didn't always appear to be maximizing his effort during his two college seasons. He has a full range of offensive skills, including the ability to hit shots from many different spots and the talent to make good passes from the point. Williams has something to prove, but there is no doubt that he has talent.

13. Wilson Chandler, 6-8, 230, Soph., DePaul
Chandler is a bit of a puzzle. There were times when he appeared to be on the verge of becoming a dominant player, but then he would just as quickly disappear from games. His ball handling needs work, but in other areas -- strength, quickness, leaping ability -- there is no question he has enough to compete in the NBA. Just 20, Chandler needs to find a team that will bring him along slowly and view him as a long-term investment.

Others to watch: Quinton Hosley, Fresno State; Marko Tomas, Real Madrid (Spain); Joao Gomes, Barreirense (Portugal); Cartier Martin, Kansas State; Curtis Sumpter, Villanova; Sammy Mejia, DePaul; Brad Newley, Townsville (Australia); Mohamed Abukar, San Diego State; Blake Schilb, Loyola-Chicago; Justin Doellman, Xavier.

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