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| Favors, Derrick | Georgia Tech | 6'10" | 245 | PF, C | Frosh. | One NBA executive we spoke with said of Favors glowingly, "6'10" and can go get it on both ends!" …Agreed. Favors is a monster prospect that has the potential to be an NBA All-Star down the road but he also has some holes in his game. …With a 9'2" standing reach, he is nimble with wide shoulders connected to a lively athletic body. ...He has good hands, and he hits the glass hard - often rebounding outside his area. ...He is also a quick and explosive shot blocker. ...He played with immature guards that failed to realize that they were a better team when Favors received more post touches. He scored 12 points per game on 61% FG shooting while grabbing eight boards per contest. ...He MUST become a better free throw shooter. His present number is just 63% (for all the attempts I can find for him). Also - he is just average as a low-post scorer. He gets many baskets in offensive rebounding situations. He had more than two turnovers for every assist. ...He is said to be a quiet, understated kid that is very coachable. ...2010 ACC Rookie of the Year. ...Named to the ACC All-Tournament first team after averaging 17 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, while hitting 65.8 percent of his shots from the floor ... Scored a career-high 22 points with 11 rebounds in the championship game against Duke. ...In high school: Earned MVP honors at both the McDonald's All-American game and the Jordan Brand Classic. ...Won the Georgia AAA state championship in 2009 for South Atlanta High. ...Named High School Player of the Year by Parade and USA Today. Member of USA Junior National Select team that played in the Nike Hoop Summit. |
Where do I expect Favors to be taken? Probably third.
Our best advice: In 2009 - the 3rd pick was James Harden. We said - "take Tyreke Evans."
Our worst advice: In 2004 the 3rd pick was Ben Gordon. We said, "take Shaun Livingston."