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| Alabi, Solomon | Florida St. | 7'1" | 237 | C | Soph. | There are two reasons why I like Alabi a little bit. One: He is 7'1" and shoots 75% from the free throw line. You don't see that every day. ...Two: His efficiency rating in the tough ACC was .550. That translates reasonably well to the NBA. ...He is a shot blocking big man that is a bit slow (he had poor times in NBA pre-draft combine). His potential lies in his combo of size and soft touch. A sophomore but is already 22 years old. …Long, - if he fully develops as a player - he could be special. He is shooting 54% FG and 75% FT for his two years at Florida State. …At this stage - he is mostly a shot blocker and defensive presence. He gathers himself quickly. He runs the floor well. This season he averaged only 12 points and six rebounds per contest. He does have a go-to right handed hook shot. …Could be a better rebounder. ...Named to 3rd team All-ACC in 2009-10, while making the league's All-Defensive team. ...Alabi red-shirted as a freshman. ...Played in only 10 games in his first year as a Seminole before a leg injury shortened his season. ...He's only been playing basketball for the last five years (as of Dec. 2009). ...He is said to be very popular with fellow students. Coaches love him. |
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Where do I expect Alabi to be taken? Somewhere around 23rd.
Our best advice: In 2008 - the 23rd pick was Kosta Koufos. We said - "take Mario Chalmers".
Our worst advice: In 1999 - the 23rd pick was Devean George. We said - "take Evan Eschmeyer".