2012 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Jared Sullinger

Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2012 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Jared Sullinger

Position: Power Forward

Size: 6-9, 265

School: Ohio State, Freshman

Strengths:

Very physical down low

Plethora of moves in the paint

Utilizes baby hook with either hand

Establishing position on the block

Embraces playing inside and doesn't try to be something he is not

NBA-ready build

Attacks the glass

Length helps offset his lack of great ups

Mobility; moves quicker than you would expect from a player his size

Range out to the three-point line

Weaknesses:

Needs to improve as a pick and roll defender

Athleticism

Explosiveness

Guarding quicker players on the perimeter

Summary: Sullinger surprised many by turning down a likely top five spot in the 2011 NBA Draft and choosing to return for his sophomore year. He is a beast down low and loves throwing his body around and being physical in the paint. The former two-time Mr. Ohio Basketball is not the greatest athlete in the world which might make his transition to the NBA a little more difficult, but he is still a lock to be a top-10 pick if he declares after his sophomore campaign.

Player Comparison: Elton Brand. Brand came into the league somewhat limited by his 6-9 height but made up for it with his ability to out-physical his opponents. That describes Sullinger perfectly. The Buckeye sophomore does not yet have the perimeter game that Brand did when he entered the league but should make a similar impact from the get-go.

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Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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