Kris Humphries - Minnesota - Frosh. 6'10" 238 lb. PF
Perhaps the strongest physical player in the draft. ...Has an NBA body as a 19 year-old. …Became the first freshman in Big Ten history to lead the conference in both scoring and rebounding. The Big Ten Freshman of the Year and a first-team all-league selection, Humphries averaged 21.7 points and 10.1 rebounds. Right handed. Hits the medium range jumper. Strong with good hands. Runs, rebounds, but needs to be quicker with passes. ...He finished as the 4th ranked athlete at the NBA pre-draft combine 2004. ...A McDonald's High School All-American in 2003. Mr. Basketball in the state of Minnesota in 2003 ...Minnesota state player of the year by Minneapolis Star Tribune and College Basketball News in 2003. MVP of the prestigious Five-Star Camp. ...Third-leading scorer on the 2002 U.S. Junior World Championship Qualifying Tournament Team behind only Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh. ...A former competitive swimmer. Fantastic athlete.
This kid has been a success in a big way since he started playing hoop. He can be a force.
