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© Volume 4 Issue 8 1998 NBA Draft Special June 1998

BASKETBALL FOR THOUGHT by Kris Gardner, e-mail: [email protected] Garnett—$126 M; and so on. Whether I’m worth the money Lockout, Boycott, So What... or not, if someone offered me one of those contract salaries, ime is ticking by patrio- The I’d sign in a heart beat! (Right and July 1st is tism in owners Jim McIlvaine!) quickly ap- 1992 want a In order to compete with proaching. All when hard the rising costs, the owners signs to the owners he salary cap raise the prices of the tickets. locking out the players wore with no Therefore, as long as people thereby delaying the start of the salary ex- buy the tickets, the prices will the free agent signing pe- Ameri- emptions continue to rise. Hell, real riod. As a result of the im- can similar to people can’t afford to attend pending lockout, the players flag the NFL’s games now; consequently, union has apparently de- draped salary cap corporations are buying the cided to have the 12 mem- over and the seats and filling the seats with bers selected to represent the his players suits. USA in this summer’s World Team © The players have wanted Championships in ...the owners were rich when they entered the league and to get rid of the salary cap for boycott the games. Big deal there aren’t too many legal jobs where tall, athletic, and, in years and still maintain that and so what. some cases, uneducated men can make millions of dollars. hope. It’s not going to hap- A lockout in the summer pen. The players need to real- is mere semantics. The fans ize: the owners were rich don’t care: no games are af- USA warm up jersey in order won’t agree with that in any when they entered the league fected. Boycotting the to hide the company name of form or fashion. The owners and there aren’t too many le- Worlds eases the worries of one of Mr. Nike’s competi- need to ease up on this provi- gal jobs where tall, athletic, the owners of those 12 play- tors. sion since many of them and, in some cases, unedu- ers who would participate The labor problems played major roles in the cated men can make millions because the risk of injury in come down to millionaires escalating players’ salaries a of dollars. Greece would be eliminated. 100 times over (the owners) few years ago. Re: Larry Both sides are at fault. The players aren’t gain- fighting with millionaires 10 Johnson—$84 M; Juwan Both sides are greedy and ing any leverage by a boy- times over (the players) over Howard—$105 M; Alonzo both sides have been hypocrit- cott. Sure, they are correct money. Mourning—$110 M; Kevin ical. when and The owners could impose others say the World Cham- Inside This Issue Page(s) a moratorium on contracts pionships is another chance Basketball For Thought 1 which wouldn’t allow new for the NBA to cash in on NBA State of the Team Address 2 - 3 contracts to be negotiated but global marketing. However, WNBA Opening Day Rosters 4 - 5 the players could participate the majority of fans who Team by team List of NBA Free Agents 6 in Greece. would watch their own coun- I propose try get bombed by the US Reviewing Recent NBA Trades, World Champ. 7, 10 and the reps for the owners team already has merchan- 1998 NBA Draft Order 8 along with the reps for the dise of the players in the Around the Rim: NCAA Hoop News 9 - 10 union hole themselves up in a players’ NBA team apparel. 1998 NBA Pre - Draft Camp Rosters 11 hotel and not exit without a In other words, the merchan- deal. I know both sides can dising hit would be minimal. 1998 NBA Eligible Draft List 12 - 19 afford the room rates. Besides, MJ cashed in on his ‘98 NBA Mock Draft 19 Roundball “Rim” Shots 20

The Roundball Review P.O. Box 70516 Houston, TX 77270 - 0516 888-ROUNBAL houstonroundballrev.com Page 2 internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com The Houston Roundball Review NBA State of the Team Address (as of June 17th) : cleaned out his office. The der. They really need to improve Needs : Bulls are, reportedly, pre- Pistons : their rebounding. a scoring pared to offer Pip a 2 yr. Needs : LA Clippers : b ball handler deal worth between $35 to a perimeter shooting Needs : c physical forward $40 M. No one is sure if or b low post defender a Summary : The Hawks have when the drama will end. c another ball handler b big guard the 20th pick in the first : . Summary : The Pistons c round and should select a Needs : aren’t trading ; d head coach front court scorer. They are a front court scorer however, F / C Brian Summary : The Clips may be beginning to entertain no- b small forward Williams is on the trading wavering or posturing about tions to trade C Dikembe c time together . Though he may not not selecting . Mutombo. d perimeter shooting have a great perimeter Reportedly, they now like : Summary : The Cavs don’t game, will . Needs : have a first round pick; so, be re-signed by the club. is still tops on a physical center GM Wayne Embry will Golden St. Warriors : their head coaching wish b veteran leadership look to find another player Needs : list. c sign or trade F Antoine like Cedric Henderson this a point guard LA Lakers : Walker year in the second round. b getting rid of Latrell Needs : Summary : Head coach Rick Signing C Zydrunas Il- c re-signing a perimeter shooting Pitino has stated he believes gauskas to a contract ex- Summary : The Warriors b experience the Cs will have to trade tension is important. have the 5th pick and c veteran leadership Antoine since owner Paul Mavericks : should select a guard. Jim Summary : Del Harris will Gaston has stated he will Needs : Jackson’s agent has said JJ remain head coach. Nick not pay Walker a $100 M a point guard would like to re-sign be- Van Exel will be traded. contract. Who for when, b physical front court cause the club’s offense is Shaq wants the club to sign and where are questions player similar to the offense JJ his buddy Dennis Scott to which are presently un- c health played at Dallas. Spre will solve the outside shooting known. d scoring small forward be traded soon. problems. Getting swept by : Summary : Head coach and : Utah was an embarrass- Needs : GM has de- Needs : ment. a re-sign nied reports he is willing to a youth & athleticism : b trade Anthony Mason trade C for b big guard Needs : c back up for Anthony Mason; however, c point guard a back up center d point guard Nellie has stretched the d small forward b consistent 3rd scorer Summary : C is truth before. They need Summary : Trading F Kevin c maturity not going to re-sign with the someone who can run the Willis for the 16th and 18th d mental toughness club; so, keeping Divac is offense very badly. picks in the Draft was a Summary : Acquiring Glen important. Mason and coach : good move. Signing Kevin Rice is an option; however, Cowens have worn on each Needs : Johnson may be a possibility the Heat may re-sign G other for the last time. Trad- a center if Charles has any say. Sign- and trade him ing Glen Rice is still an op- b veteran leadership ing is no and to the tion; however, it seems less c health longer a priority—too much Warriors for Sprewell. Ob- and less likely. d scoring big guard money. taining a back up for Zo is : Summary : Apparently, the Pacers : vital for the club. Needs : Nuggets are content with Needs : : a resolution to the drama staying with the 3rd pick in a re-sign Rik Smits Needs : b front court help the Draft. Selecting C b rebounder a scoring center c health Michael Olowokandi c point guard b scoring off the bench Summary : Six titles in 8 would be ideal for them. d athleticism c resolving the Terrell years is extremely impres- All signs still point to GM Summary : The Pacers Brandon situation sive. MJ stepped up, once naming himself choked in game 7 against d front court depth again, down the stretch and head coach. The club wants the Bulls. They stopped at- Summary : The Bucks aren’t defeated the Jazz. Phil has to re-sign G Corey Alexan- tacking and it cost them. (Continued on page 3) The Hoop Fans’ Friend internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com BW Page 3 NBA State of the Team Address (as of June 17th)

(Continued from page 2) b center about head coach Mike good defensive team to no de- looking to trade starting G c point guard Dunleavy being fired seem fense in just one season. . Head d youth to be far fetched. GM Bob Toronto Raptor s : coach Chris Ford may be Summary : Orlando has 3 first Whitsitt wants Dunleavy to Needs : fired or he may stay. No one round draft picks; so, they change to more of a press- a front court depth knows for certain. have flexibility to improve ing, fast break style of b maturity / leadership Minnesota T’wolves : the club. is play; however, it’s doubtful c health Needs : almost 100% healthy. It is Dunleavy will be let go. Summary : Butch Carter was a center still uncertain whether Penny : . named permanent head b front court depth will be traded or not. Needs coach. Acquiring F / C Kevin c resolving the Googs or : a resolve the Chris Web- Willis will improve the club Stephon situation Needs : ber situation for the immediate future. Summary : a resolving the Derrick b center They are still trying to move has stated he would take Coleman contract situa- c scoring big guard up from the 4th spot in the less money to stay with the tion d back up point guard Draft. club which would help in b center Summary : The Kings : signing Stephon to a con- c big guard signed their 1996 1st round Needs : tract extension. However, d experience draft pick F Predrag “Peja” a scoring center Stephon may decide to be- Stojakovic on 6 / 15. Peja Summary : The Sixers can b consistent 3rd scorer come a free agent and test can play some big guard buy out Derrick’s contract for c youth the market next summer. and both forward spots. $5.6 M and either re-sign Summary : The Jazz don’t refuses to re- New Jersey Nets : him at a lesser amount or have the championship men- port to the Kings; so, he Needs : trade him. DC has been ru- tality to win it all. Losing to may be traded. So, much a re-signing Jayson mored to be headed to the the Bulls isn’t a disgrace; but, for Webber “seeing the Williams Lakers for . not being aggressive and at- light” and being a b time together They are also thinking about tacking an injured player is. “changed” man. The Kings c health trading . : d center reportedly want to sign C : Needs : Summary : The Nets need to Vlade Divac. Needs : a big guard keep their core players; : a center Spurs b point guard therefore, re-signing Jayson Needs : b low post defender c experience Williams is imperative. a big guard c scoring small forward Summary : The Grizzlies need They don’t have a first b perimeter shooting Summary : The Suns will re- to sign Shareef to a contract round pick; so, they have to c depth nounce KJ meaning his days extension. If they draft Paul improve through trades or d time together as a Sun are finished. They Pierce, they’ll have a nice nu- free agency. Summary : The Spurs really are entertaining offers for cleus (Pierce, Reeves, and need to improve their : backup point guard Steve Shareef) to build around. perimeter shooting. Ac- Needs : Nash. Signing Scottie Pippen : quiring Sprewell is still a a point guard as a free agent is no longer a Needs : possibility. The Spurs b youth & athleticism foregone conclusion because a re-sign Rod Strickland maintain c scoring small forward they really have to fill their b maturity isn’t going to be traded. Summary : The Knicks must need for a center. c center improve their point guard We shall see. Portland Trailblazers : Summary : spot. Chris Childs will be Seattle Sonics : Needs : went to management and traded. They hope to sign or Needs : a maturity promised he would clean up make a trade for Kevin a coach b time together his act and act like a profes- Johnson. They are so far b youth c deciding to play up sional on and off the court. If over the salary cap that ac- c scoring center tempo management believes him, quiring KJ via trade may be Summary : George Karl d perimeter shooting Juwan won’t be traded; if not, their only option. was let go as head coach. Summary : Damon he’s gone. Re-signing point was named : Stoudamire wants to re-sign guard Rod Strickland is vital new coach which means Needs : with the club. Questions to the club’s success in the a scoring the Sonics will go from a near future. Page 4 internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com The Houston Roundball Review

WNBA OPENING DAY ROSTERS As of June 10th

EASTERN CONFERENCE

CHARLOTTE STING Status No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Status No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. I 13 Kelly Boucher F 6’2 165 10 Rhonda Blades G 5’7 138 23 Vicky Bullet F 6’3 185 34 Gergana Branzova F 6’4 178 33 Sonia Chase G 5’9 150 6 G 5’7 136 3 F 6’2 183 14 F 6’2 188 41 Pollyanna Johns C 6’2 180 7 G 5’9 155 50 F 6’3 186 20 Aneta Kausaite F 6’0 155 51 F 6’2 190 I 32 DeAngela Minter G 5’6 130 30 Tia Paschal F 6’1 165 12 Razjia Mujanovic C 6’8 220 00 F-G 5’11 150 99 Carla Porter F 6’1 172 2 Christy Smith G 5’7 140 4 Rachel Sporn F 6’1 175 32 Andrea Stinson G 5’10 158 30 Mfon Udoka F 6’0 187 7 G 5’7 137 8 G 6’0 160

CLEVELAND ROCKERS Status No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Status No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. 41 G 5’4 140 31 Albena Branzova F 6’3 170 5 G 5’9 130 I 14 Elisabeth Cebrian C 6’5 8 Janice Braxton C 6’3 178 5 Kisha Ford G 5’10 153 34 Rushia Brown F 6’2 175 34 F 6’2 210 I 44 Michelle Edwards G 5’9 150 55 G 5’9 150 13 F 6’5 200 50 F 6’4 180 31 Adrienne Johnson G 5’10 150 I 17 Vanessa Nygaard F 6’1 175 25 G 5’9 145 43 F 6’1 180 10 Tanja Kostic F 6’1 163 33 Trena Trice F 6’2 180 4 Suzie McConnell Serio G 5’5 131 4 G 5’6 138 6 Eva Nemcova F 6’3 178 11 G 5’8 161 52 Raegan Scott F 6’3 169 23 F 6’3 174 13 G 5’10 145

WASHINGTON MYSTICS Status No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. I 35 La’Shawn Brown C 6’3 180 34 Heidi Burge F 6’5 180 9 Deborah Carter G 6’0 185 12 Keri Chaconas G 5’9 151 28 F 6’2 190 15 Nikki McCray G 5’11 158 24 Penny Moore G 6’0 135 10 F 6’2 158 11 Alessandra Santos de Oliveira C 6’5 30 Adrienne Shuler G 5’6 153 32 Leila Sobral F 6’1 23 G 5’6 135

Status: I Injured list

* Players must stay on the injured list for at least 3 games before being activated. The Hoop Fans’ Friend internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com BW Page 5

WNBA OPENING DAY ROSTERS As of June 10th

WESTERN CONFERENCE

HOUSTON COMETS Status No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Status No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. 9 F 5’11 147 I 14 Marlies Askamp C 6’5 198 I 3 Karen Booker C 6’1 170 0 F 6’1 175 14 Cynthia Cooper G 5’10 150 22 F 6’3 180 4 Wanda Guyton C 6’1 178 12 Michelle Griffiths F 6’1 177 40 Monica Lamb-Lattin C 6’5 206 I 24 Mikiko Hagiwara G 5’9 160 33 Yolanda Moore G-F 6’0 174 4 Kristi Harrower G 5’4 10 G 5’5 130 11 Pauline Jordan F 6’3 205 00 C 6’3 209 15 Andrea Kuklova G 6’0 150 22 F 6’0 145 32 G 5’9 150 I 29 Atalanti Tasouli G 5’10 151 13 Brandy Reed F 6’1 168 7 F 6’2 178 19 C 6’8 208 S 15 Polina Tzekova C 6’4 7 Michelle Timms G 5’7 132 13 F 6’1 21 Umeki Webb G 5’10 162 5 G 5’7 132

SACRAMENTO MONARCHS Status No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Status No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. 32 F 5’11 165 15 Erin Alexander G 5’7 140 Quacy Barnes C 6’5 185 20 F 6’1 163 6 -Holifield G 5’9 150 12 Katrina Colleton G 5’10 138 42 Linda Burgess F 6’1 173 21 G 5’9 148 51 Latasha Byears G 5’11 206 5 G 5’11 168 30 F 6’0 172 9 C-F 6’5 170 27 Lady Hardmon G 5’10 160 4 Mwadi Mabika G 5’11 165 4 Tiffani Johnson C 6’4 205 30 Pamela McGee F 6’3 180 21 G 5’11 158 I 40 Eugenia Rycraw C 6’3 175 25 Franthea Price G 5’9 178 11 Penny Toler G 5’8 132 50 F 6’4 160 14 Sandra Embricqs F 6’3 175 I 10 G 5’6 135 28 Haixia Zheng C 6’8 254

UTAH STARZZ Status No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. 10 Tricia Bader G 5’4 125 28 Elena Baranova C-F 6’5 182 12 Malgorzata (Margo) Dydek C 7’2 223 20 G 6’0 153 11 G 5’10 160 I 25 F 6’4 187 24 LaTonya Johnson F 6’1 152 14 F 6’2 165 32 G 5’6 129 0 F 6’2 175 3 Chantel Tremitiere G 5’6 142 23 Kim Williams G 5’6 136

Status: I Injured list S Suspended list

* Players must stay on the injured list for at least 3 games before being activated. Page 6 internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com The Houston Roundball Review

Team by Team List of 1998 Free Agents As of June 17th

Atlanta Hawks: F / C Greg Anderson, G , F Chucky : F Tom Gugliotta *, F , Brown, F , F Chris Crawford, F , G , F Sam Mitchell, C / F , F , F Anthony “Pig” Miller, G Eldridge G **, C , G DeJuan Wheat. Recasner. New Jersey Nets: G , C **, F David Boston Celtics: F , C Zan Tabak. Vaughn, F .

Charlotte Hornets: G , G , C Vlade Divac, New York Knicks: G / F , F , F Tony Farmer—waived on 3 / 24, C Matt Geiger, G Vernon C , G , G , Maxwell, F , F Travis Williams. C .

Chicago Bulls: F , G / F , G Michael Orlando Magic: G , F David Benoit, G Kevin Jordan, G , C , G Rusty LaRue, C Luc Edwards, G , F , G Kevin Ollie, Longley, F Scottie Pippen, F / C , C , F , F / G . C . Philadelphia 76ers: C Benoit Benjamin, F **, Cleveland Cavaliers: G Scott Brooks, G —waived on F Mark Davis, F —waived 2 / 21, G Doug 1 / 19, F Henry James, G Carl Thomas. Overton, F , G / F , F , F . : C Shawn Bradley *, F , F Ace Custis, F A.C. Green *, G , C , Phoenix Suns: F Mike Brown, F Mark Bryant **, G , F . G Kevin Johnson, C Horacio Llamas, G Marko Milic, F George McCloud, F Antonio McDyess, C / F , F Clifford Denver Nuggets: G , G Harold “Bo Ellis”, Robinson, F Dennis Scott, C / F John Williams. F LaPhonso Ellis, G Kiwane Garris, G / F , F / C , C —waived 2 / 28. Portland Trailblazers: F / G —waived on 3 / 24, G , G , C , C Arvydas : G , G , F **, Sabonis*, G . F / C , C , G Charles O’Bannon **, F / G , G Jerry Stackhouse. Sacramento Kings: G Mahmoud Abdul - Rauf, G , G Gary Grant, G , F , : G **, F Jason Caffey, C **, C Kevin Salvadori: waived on 2 / 20, G Jimmy Jackson, G Gerald Madkins, F . F .

Houston Rockets: F , F , G / F Mario : G / F , G Vinny Del Negro, Elie, F , F Eddie Johnson, G Matt Maloney, G , G Jaren Jackson, F Brad Lohaus, F , C . F , C **.

Indiana Pacers: G , F Etdrick Bohannon, G , Seattle Sonics: G James Cotton, F / G **, F Stephen F , C Rik Smits, C . Howard, F Jerome Kersey, G / F Nate McMillan, F / C , G / F David Wingate. : C / F , G Darrick Martin, G , F , . : G Chris Garner, C , F .

Los Angeles Lakers: G , F , F , Utah Jazz: G , F Chris Morris. F , G Shea Seals. Vancouver Grizzlies: G Blue Edwards, F George Lynch, C Eric Miami Heat: F / G Keith Askins, G Brent Barry, F Marty Conlon, Mobley, F / C Ivano Newbill. G Malcolm Huckaby, F , G , F Mark Strickland, G . Washington Wizards: F / C Terry Davis, G Ledell Eackles, F , F , C Gheorghe Muresan, G , Milwaukee Bucks: F / C , F , G . G Rod Strickland, F .

* Denotes player’s option to become a free agent. * Denotes player’s option to become a free agent. ** Denotes team’s option. ** Denotes team’s option. The Hoop Fans’ Friend internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com BW Page 7 Reviewing Recent NBA USAB will Re- U.S. Women Trades place NBA win 6th Worlds (Salaries May not be Accurate; Analyses are posted on the web site w / i 2 days of the trade) Players for Championship June 9, 1998 fender. However, his knees Worlds June 7th, The have not allowed him to play followed its Olympic gold “Rockets send Willis to much since his rookie season June 16, USA Basketball medal with a Women's World Canada for (‘96-’97). Unless he can get decided to replace the 12 Championship defeating Rus- and draft picks” healthy, Roy figures to take NBA players who had been sia 71-65 to close out an un- Charles Jones spot as the selected to represent the US beaten run to the world title. The Houston Rockets 12th man on the roster. at the upcoming World acquired F Roy Rogers Championships held in "We are at the top right now, and the 16th and 18th gives Toronto a Greece beginning in late no question about it," U.S. picks in the 1998 NBA low post scoring big man July. coach Nell Fortner said. Draft in exchange for F / they’ve lacked since they en- C Kevin Willis. tered the league. The decision was made due Ruthie Bolton-Holifield hit to threat of an NBA owner two 3-pointers over the final 1998 - ‘99 Salaries : “Kevin addresses the most Roy Rogers, Houston: $863 K lockout of the players July 1:44 and Lisa Leslie had two Kevin Willis, Toronto: $2.1 M significant need our team has 1st. With the threat of a big turnaround jumpers in the and that is a tough, powerful lockout, the players threat- final 2:10 as the United Who got the better of the veteral player in the front- ened to boycott the World States won its sixth World deal ? court,” said Toronto GM Championships. Championship title and first Houston. Glen Grunwald. He’s a very since 1990. good defender and has con- When the players associa- Why ? sistently ranked among the tion indicated a boycott The US trailed by as many as The Rockets made get- league leaders in - might be staged, USAB 12 points in the first half and ting younger a priority ing.” asked each player to reaf- didn’t take a lead until 7:59 this off - season. Trading firm his intention of play- left in the game. Willis, 35, is a beginning “Willis addresses a need we ing. None of the players did step in that process. felt we had to take care of this and the players association Bolton-Holifield, who was summer,” Grunwald said. informed USAB that a deci- bothered by a sore knee Houston now has three “We haven’t had anyone this sion wouldn’t be made until throughout the tourney, first round picks in the good at center since we en- July 2. buried a 3 pointer with 1:44 Draft (14th, 16th, and tered the league.” left to give the Americans a 18th) which will give “We are extremely disap- 63-61 lead. them flexibility for addi- Unfortunately, Glen Grun- pointed and regret that this tional moves. They can wald isn’t correct when he action had to be taken,” said , who finished package any or all of the said Kevin is “a very good executive director Warren with 12 assists and just one picks for a player or defender”. Willis has never Brown. But training camp in 36 minutes made move up higher in the been a shot blocker and his for our team starts July 8 three of four free throws over first round and draft a defense hasn’t been “very and we simply cannot wait the final 10 seconds to ice the player they really like. good” since his playing days until July 2 for a decision game. Though it seems un- with the Atlanta Hawks in the before we begin the process likely, they could keep 80s. of fielding a replacement Leslie finished with 20 points all three picks and select team.” and 12 rebounds, while players. Willis should, however, help Ruthie finished with 11 young players like F Marcus “I’m sure our players are by points and was 3 of 5 from 3 Roy Rogers, 24, has had Camby and C Sharone disappointed by USA Bas- point range. chronic knee problems Wright by displaying his ketball’s decision,” said since his college playing great work ethic and physical union director Billy Russia’s Elena Baranova days at Alabama. When fitness which head coach Hunter. We think the deci- was named tournament MVP. he’s healthy, Roy is an Butch Carter began to stress sion is premature in light of She finished with 13 points. excellent shot blocker last season when he was the the fact that USA Basketball and a good low post de- interim head coach. (Continued on page 10) Page 8 internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com The Houston Roundball Review 1998 NBA Draft Order As of June 17th

First Round Second Round 1. Los Angeles Clippers 30. Dallas (from Toronto) 2. Vancouver Grizzlies 31. Los Angels Lakers (from Vancouver) 3. Denver Nuggets 32. Seattle (from Denver) 4. Toronto Raptors 33. Seattle (from LA Clippers via Philadelphia) 5. Golden State Warriors 34. Chicago (from Golden State) 6. Dallas Mavericks 35. Dallas 7. Sacramento Kings 36. Sacramento 8. Philadelphia 76ers 37. Philadelphia 9. Milwaukee Bucks 38. New York (from Boston) 10. Boston Celtics 39. Milwaukee 11. Detroit Pistons 40. Detroit 12. Orlando Magic 41. Houston 13. Orlando Magic (from Washington) 42. Orlando 14. Houston 43. Washington 15. Orlando (from New Jersey) 44. New York 16. Houston (from New York via Toronto) 45. LA Lakers (from New Jersey) 17. Minnesota 46. Minnesota 18. Houston (from Portland via Toronto) 47. Toronto (from Portland) 19. Milwaukee (from Cleveland) 48. Cleveland 20. Atlanta 49. Atlanta 21. Charlotte 50. Charlotte 22. LA Clippers (from Miami) 51. Miami 23. Denver (from Phoenix) 52. San Antonio 24. San Antonio 53. Dallas (from Phoenix) 25. Indiana 54. Denver (from Indiana) 26. LA Lakers 55. Denver (from Seattle) 27. Seattle 56. Vancouver (from LA Lakers) 28. Chicago 57. Utah 29. Utah 58. Chicago

Notes involving draft picks: Notes involving draft picks: 15. Orlando received this pick along with F David Benoit, et al. 31. LAL received the right to switch picks for G in exchange for C Rony Seikaly and F —Feb. 19, and F George Lynch—July 16, 1996. 1998. 32. Seattle received this pick and the draft rights to G James 16. Houston received this pick from Toronto along with the Cotton (33rd overall) for G —6 / 25 / 97. 18 pick in the ‘98 Draft and F Roy Rogers in exchange 33. Seattle received this pick from Philly for G — for F Kevin Willis—June 9, 1998. Toronto received Jan. 18, 1998. Philly received this pick for the draft this pick from New York in the John Wallace-Chris rights to G James Collins (37th overall)—June 25, 1997. Dudley deal—October 11, 1997. 34. Chicago acquired this pick and F David Vaughn for 18. Houston acquired this pick—June 9, 1998. See 16. F Jason Caffey—Feb. 19, 1998. Toronto acquired this pick from Portland along with another 38. New York received this pick as part of the first round pick, G Kenny Anderson, et al. in exchange for for John Wallace, et al. deal—Oct. 22, 1997. G Damon Stoudamire, et al.—February 13, 1998. 45. LAL received this pick and C for C Benoit 19. Milwaukee acquired this pick from Cleveland in the 3 way Benjamin—June 21, 1993. trade involving F to Seattle, F to 47. See 18. Cleveland, and T. Brandon to Milw.—September 25, 1998. 53. Dallas received this pick and G / F , et al. for 22 The Clips obtained this pick plus C Ike Austin and G Charles G , et al.—December 26, 1996. Smith from Miami in exchange for G Brent Barry— 54. Denver received this pick and G / F Vincent Askew and February. 19, 1998. F Eddie Johnson for G and C LaSalle 23. Denver obtained this pick from Phoenix in the 3 way deal Thompson—Feb. 20, 1997. involving Cleveland. Antonio McDyess went to Denver and 55. Denver received this pick, G , and C Steve went to Cleveland—October 1, 1998. Scheffler for G / F Dale Ellis—Oct. 2, 1997. 30. Dallas received this pick along w/ —July 23, 56. See 31. 1996. The Hoop Fans’ Friend internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com BW Page 9 Around the Rim: News on NCAA Hoops As of June 18th.

HIRINGS: Williams faces a sentence Stanford forced a held-ball in response to the decision. from May 18 ranging from probation to six late in the game, but George Washington : months in prison. Kentucky retained the ball on “Until such time that we are Named former the possession arrow. able to meet, I can only say I coach Tom Pender new Williams was brought into the feel sorry for Schea and his head coach: 6 / 18. point shaving scheme by The alternate-possession rule family, and we fully support St. John’s : Named former former NU G Kenneth Dion would still apply in situations him in his efforts to attend NC George Washington head Lee to keep the team’s in which the defense didn’t State University,” Robinson coach Mike Jarvis new scoring down in return for cause the held ball, such as if said. head coach: 6 / 11. cash from gamblers. a live ball became wedged in Loyola - Chicago : Named a basket support or if players Schea had twice fallen short of former Rhode Island Lee pleaded guilty earlier. from each team a qualifying score on the SAT. assistant coach Larry The two players shaved points simultaneously knocked a The NCAA invalidated his Farmer new head coach: against Wicoonsin, Michigan, loose ball out of bounds. score of 900 on his third test 5 / 20. and Penn State in 1995 Big because it said he wrongly Ten games in order to help COTTON DENIED ELIGIBILITY AT received special circumstances CONTRACT EXTENSIONS their opponents beat the point NORTH CAROLINA ST. from the testing service. He Valparaiso : Signed head spread set by bookies. June 5, Schea Cotton, one of allegedly was given more time coach to a the nation’s top basketball to finish the exam and had his contract extension through NCAA CHANGES HELD-BALL recruits three years ago, has questionnaires printed in the 2005 - 2006 season: RULE TO REWARD DEFENSIVE been denied NCAA eligibility larger type for easier reading. 6 / 5. HUSTLE June 10, The NCAA to attend North Carolina Youngstown State : Signed announced a rules change that State this fall. Schea and his family contend head coach Dan Peters to will reward men’s basketball he has a learning disability. a 3 year contract players whose defensive Cotton had appealed an The NCAA said it didn’t extension: 5 / 27. hustle forces held-ball earlier NCAA decision receive proper information Detroit : Signed head situations. invalidating a Scholastic regarding his learning coach Perry Watson to a Aptitude Test (SAT) score disability. new five year contract: 5 / No matter which way the that would have qualified 20. possession arrow is pointing him to play at the ACC Schea’s family has hired an at the time, the defense will school. attorney to challenge the TRANSFERS get the ball when one of its NCAA’s ruling. Michigan State : Former players forces a held-ball. The Cotton, a 6’5 Duke F Mike Chappell ball will be awarded at the from Long Beach who sat out EIGHT SCHOOLS SET TO LEAVE announced he is closest designated spot to his senior season at WAC transferring to Michigan where the held-ball occurred. Bellflower St. John Bosco May 26, The WAC, the State.: 5 / 31. because of a shoulder injury, nation's largest collegiate “The committee feels that this agreed to attend UCLA last conference, is on the verge of 4TH MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN change will reward fall; however, the NCAA splitting in half. NU SCANDAL outstanding defensive plays invalidated his SAT June 16, former that in the past went qualifying score less than a Citing the loss of traditional Northwestern basketball unrewarded if the possession week before he was to enroll. rivalries, rising travel costs player Dewey Williams arrow belonged to the He attended and played at St. and insufficient revenue pleaded guilty to a single offense,” Herb Kenny, Thomas More, a prep school growth, eight of the 16 charge of sports bribery athletic director at Wesleyan in Oakdale, CT, this past Western Athletic Conference thereby ending the University and rules season. schools announced plans to gambling case. committee chairman said. form their own league. NC State athletics director “I’m definitely sorry for Giving momentum to the Les Robinson said he would Air Force, Brigham Young, what I did,” Dewey, 25, change was Kentucky’s 86-85 consult with head coach Colorado State, UNLV, New said to US District Judge overtime victory over Stanford Herb Sindek and a faculty , San Diego State, Charles Norgle. in the semifinals of this year’s representative about what Utah and Wyoming said they national championships. action the school should take (Continued on page 10) Page 10 internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com The Houston Roundball Review Around the Rim: News on NCAA Hoops As of June 18th. (Continued from page 9) honor their 1998-99 athletic NCAA Rules Changes will file their intentions to schedules and withdraw from leave the WAC before the WAC on June 30, 1999. Other permanent rules changes: Sept. 1 as required by league bylaws. They also ``As a charter member of the à Basket interference will be called if a player pulls down a will ask the NCAA to Western Athletic Conference, movable basket rim and it touches the ball before return- recognize the new the University of Wyoming ing to its original position. Previously, there was no spe- unnamed conference does not take this decision cific rule for that situation. immediately. lightly,'' Wyoming president Philip Dubois said. ``We take à When a double personal foul is called, the ball will be ``You've got a group of this step reluctantly, but in the awarded to the team that was in possession. There will be eight institutions that are best long-term interests of our no change in the possession arrow, and the shot clock will committed to making a university, our athletic not be reset. Previously, possession was determined by the new conference work,'' said program and our fans.'' arrow. Colorado State president Al Yates, who is also Founded as a six-team à New provisions in the uniforms rule require jerseys to be a chairman of the WAC conference in 1962, the WAC single color from the base of the neck to the bottom. Un- board of directors. became the nation's largest dershirts must be similar to the jersey color, and sleeves college league in 1996 when it must be the same length and not have frayed or ragged ``We've spent most of our added Southwest Conference edges. time in conversation trying refugees Rice, TCU, Tulsa to respond to the question, and SMU, and former Big à The rule also limits how close names and decorations may `Is there a way to make West participants UNLV and be placed to jersey numbers. this 16-team conference San Jose State. work?' Our conclusion in à The experimental rule on shortening televised games will all that was that there was With Hawaii and the Texas be used only in designated games. not,'' Yates said. schools separated by about 3,900 miles and four time à Full-length television timeouts will be called at the first The schools not planning zones, travel costs were a dead ball after the 16-, 12-, 8- and 4- marks in each to leave the WAC are tremendous burden for WAC half. Teams would have five timeouts of 30 seconds each. Fresno State, Hawaii, Rice, teams. The costs, coupled The first called by either team would be extended to a full San Jose State, Southern with lagging revenue and a timeout. Each team would be able to carry four of the Methodist, Texas proposed realignment that shortened timeouts into the second half. Christian, Texas-El Paso would have separated rivals and Tulsa. None were such as Colorado State and Other experimental rules: charter members of the Air Force, created unrest conference when it formed among the eight defecting à The first lane space will be moved 10 inches in 1962. schools. farther from the basket. The rule is designed to cut down on rough lane play in free-throw situations. ``I obviously knew that Benson said he will talk to the there were problems out remaining schools as well as à In designated games, the shot clock will be extended from there,'' WAC schools outside the conference 35 to 45 seconds. commissioner Karl to see if the WAC has a future Benson said. ``Needless to beyond 1999. say I was shocked and (Continued from page 7) surprised, not necessarily ``I look at this as one more is permitted to submit a 24-man roster to FIBA that doesn’t surprised that this is what challenge to try to recreate the have to be reduced to 12 players until July 26.” ended up happening, but I Western Athletic think the timing of it was Conference,'' he said. ``It was Þ Question: If the players proposed the idea of a boycott as a more surprising.'' founded in 1962 and I sign of solidarity against the owners, why are other NBA certainly am not anticipating players like (Canada) and Rick Fox (Canada) Presidents of the defecting or expecting it to dissolve and () allowed to represent schools said they will under my watch.'' their respective countries? So much for solidarity. The Hoop Fans’ Friend internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com BW Page 11 1998 NBA PRE - DRAFT CAMP ROSTERS June 2nd - June 6th, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL TEAM #1 TEAM #2 TEAM #3

4 - Bailey, Toby 52 - Braggs, Torraye 12 - Colson, Sean (UCLA) (Xavier) (UNC Charlotte) 13 - Culbertson, Paul 9 - Carr, Cory 14 - Davis, Arthur (Nevada) (Texas Tech) (St. Joseph’s) 17 - Dial, Derrick 53 - Cornell, Peter 50 - Jackson, Randell (E. Michigan) (Loyola Marymount) (Florida State) 18 - Drew, Bryce 72 - Huffman, Nate 18 - Jones, Charles (Valparaiso) (CBA) (Long Island) 20 - Fowlkes, Tremaine 29 - Jones, Mark 47 - King, Jimmy (Fresno State) (Central Florida) (CBA) 57 - James, Jerome 48 - Roe, Lou 58 - Koul, Alexander (Florida A & M) (CBA) (George Washington) 26 - Johnson, DeMarco 33 - McLeod, Roshown 30 - Lopez, Felipe (UNC Charlotte) (Duke) (St. John’s) 59 - Marks, Sean 70 - Tusek, Marko 61 - Miller, Brad (California) (BC Union Olimpia - ) (Purdue) 34 - Nesby, Tyrone 43 - Watson, Melvin 64 - Papanikolaou, Dimitris (UNLV) (South Carolina) (Olympiakos - Greece) 65 - Robisch, Brett 45 - Williams, Shammond 38 - Patterson, Ruben (Oklahoma State) (North Carolina) (Cincinnati) 44 - Wheeler, Tyson 46 - Young, Korleone 40 - Shields, Clayton (Rhode Island) (Hargrave Academy, Virginia) (New Mexico)

TEAM #4 TEAM #5 TEAM #6

3 - Alston, Rafer 51 - Betts, Andrew 5 - Bowen, Ryan (Fresno State) (Long Beach State) (Iowa) 7 - Buckner, Greg 10 - Carter, Anthony 6 - Brewer, Corey (Clemson) (Hawai’i) (Oklahoma) 8 - Campbell, Mike 54 - Davison, Bennett 11 - Cole, Tim (Long Island) (Arizona) (NE Miss. Comm. College) 15 - Davis, Nick 19 - Elliott, Rodney 16 - Davis, Ricky (Arkansas) (Maryland) (Iowa) 55 - Eley, Bud 23 - Henderson, Mitch 24 - Hendrix, Bakari (Southeast Missouri State) (Princeton) (Gonzaga) 21 - Goodrich, Steve 27 - Johnson, Malcolm 25 - Jacobson, Sam (Princeton) (TCU) (Minnesota) 22 - Henderson, J.R. 68 - Markovic, Sasha 63 - Ndiaye, Makhtar (UCLA) (Panionsis - Greece) (North Carolina) 31 - Lee, Tyronn 62 - Nailon, Lee 66 - Santiago, Daniel (Nebraska) (TCU) (St. Vincent - Pennsylvania) 32 - Maddox, Mike 67 - Skinner, Brian 39 - Saxon, Marcus ( Tech) (Baylor) (Utah State) 60 - McCoy, Jelani 41 - Simon, Miles 71 - Walton, Winfred (UCLA) (Arizona) (Fresno State) 42 - Veal, Jeremy 72 - White, Jahidi (Arizona State) (Georgetown) Page 12 internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com The Houston Roundball Review

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Centers: Grade: C-. foot work offensive fundamentals 1. Michael Olowokandi, Pacific, 6’11.75*, 269, Senior. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Career Avg.: .531 fg%, .699 ft%, 15.3 ppg, 10.4 rpg. coachable lack of organized hoop exp. Best year: ‘97-’98: .540 fg%, .689 ft%, 18.7 ppg, 10.4 rpg. great work ethic free throw shooting foot work passing out of double teams 7. , Toledo, 6’11, 250, Senior. turnaround jump shot Big West competition STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES willingness to improve raw offensive skills willingness to improve MAC competition shot blocking ability scoring ability shot blocking upside potential foot work foul shooting long arms: 92 in wing span Career Avg.: .546 fg%, .594 ft%, 13.8 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 1.0 bpg. Career Avg.: .591 fg%, .466 ft%, 13.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 2.1 bpg. Best year: ‘97-’98: .529 fg%, .611 ft%, 14.2 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 1.0 bpg. Best year: ‘97-’98: .608 fg%, .485 ft%, 22.2 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 2.9 bpg. 8. , Florida A&M, 6’11.5*, 315, Junior. 2. , Kentucky, 6’10*, 221, Junior. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES shot blocking MEAC competition work ethic limited shooting range rebounding turnover prone running the floor lacks refined low post game physical size and strength conditioning / work ethic athleticism passing long arms: 92 in wing span foul shooting shot blocking / rebounding foul shooting quick feet physical strength Career Avg.: .495 fg%, .527 ft%, 16.0 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 4.5 bpg. Best year: ‘97-’98: .500 fg%, .563 ft%, 19.9 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 4.6 bpg. Career Avg.: .553 fg%, .581 ft%, 8.7 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 1.4 bpg. Best year: ‘97-’98: .597 fg%, .692 ft%, 12.0 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 1.9 bpg. 9. Alexander Koul, George Washington, 7’0*, 285, Senior. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES 3. , Utah, 6’11*, 269, Senior. physical size and strength extremely foul prone STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES running the floor leaping ability coachable quickness / foot speed foot work fundamentally sound upside potential lateral quickness perimeter shooting athleticism passing skills conditioning Career Avg.: .610 fg%, .607 ft%, 13.5 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 1.5 bpg. strong, soft hands Best year: ‘95-’96: .642 fg%, .665 ft%, 14.9 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 1.8 bpg. foul shooting toughness 10. , Georgetown, 6’9*, 293, Senior. Note: Missed most of his senior year due to broken bone in his ankle. Career Avg.: .491 fg%, .784 ft%, .404 3pt%, 11.6 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1 bpg. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Best year: ‘97-’98: .488 fg%, .805 ft%, .406 3pt%, 16.1 ppg, 7.1 rpg. physical strength weight problems hands conditioning 4. Radoslav Nesterovic, Makris (), 7’2, 250, 22 yrs. old. coachable foul prone Note: Signed a 3 yr. contract last fall and will have to spend one more season overseas before he can opt out of his contract. Career Avg.: .539 fg%, .462 ft%, 5.6 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 1.4 bpg. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Best year: ‘96-’97: .512 fg%, .485 ft%, 7.3 ppg, 6.4 rpg. mobility physical strength long arms defense Other Possible 2nd Round Picks or Rookie Free Agents : athleticism Ryan Chilton, Colorado State,7’0, 225, Senior. Peter Cornell, Loyola Marymount, 6’10.5*, 244.5, Senior. 5. Vladimir Stepania, Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia), 6’11, 236, Avondre Jones, Fresno State, 6’11, 240, Senior. 22 yrs. old in Aug. , St. Vincent (PA), 6’10.65*, 242.5, Senior. Note: Has 1 more year left on his contract overseas. Rolf van Rijn, Butler, 7’2, 260, Senior. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Bruno Sundov, Split (), 6’11, , 18 yrs. old. mobility overall defense Antanas Vilcinskas, Valparaiso, 7’0, 250, Senior. shooting skills

6. , Long Beach St., 7’0.75*, 257.5, Senior. Forwards: Grade: B . STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES 1. , Kansas, 6’6*, 229.5, Junior. rebounding physical strength shot blocking college competition (Continued on page 13) The Hoop Fans’ Friend internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com BW Page 13

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(Continued from page 12) moving without the ball physical strength STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES toughness foot speed perimeter shooting physical toughness fundamentally sound conditioning Career Avg.: .491 fg%, .747 ft%, .358 3pt%, 18.8 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 2 apg. attacking the basket individual defense Best year: ‘97-’98: .481 fg%, .750 ft%, .370 3pt%, 23.2 ppg, 8.3 rpg. rebounding ball handling quick leaping ability moving w/o the ball 7. , St. Patrick (NJ) High School, 6’8, 220. shooting off screens STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES perimeter shooting age Career Avg.: .481 fg%, .355 3pt%, .697 ft%, 16.4 ppg, 6.3 rpg. well rounded game physical strength Best year: ‘97-‘98: .513 fg%, .339 3pt%, .738 ft%, 20.4 ppg, 6.7 rpg. maturity / intelligence athleticism 2. , North Carolina, 6’7.75*, 230.5, Junior. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES 8. , UNLV, 6’10.5*, 220.5, Senior. Left handed. competitive nature ball handling STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES aggressiveness perimeter shooting long arms / shot blocking perimeter shooting quick leaping ability physical strength finishing at the basket off court troubles fundamentally sound no defined position jump hook low post offense offensive rebounding perimeter defense foul shooting physical strength Career Avg.: .577 fg%, .617 ft%, 19.0 ppg, 9.9 rpg. conditioning Best year: ‘97-’98: .579 fg%, .667 ft%, 22.2 ppg, 10.5 rpg. Career Avg.: .554 fg%, .638 ft%, 14.8 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 3.5 bpg. 3. Raef LaFrentz, Kansas, 6’11.5*, 235, Senior. Left handed. Best year: ‘96-’97: .556 fg%, .629 ft%, 14.8 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 3.9 bpg. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES fundamentally sound physical strength 9. , Alief Elsik (Houston) High School, 6’9, 220. perimeter shooting quickness STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES rebounding nagging injuries perimeter shooting slow shot release hustle / aggressiveness upside potential physical strength coachable versatility moving without the ball attacking the basket work ethic Career Avg.: .555 fg%, .712 ft%, 15.8 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 1.0 bpg. age Best year: ‘97-’98: inexperience

4. , DJK Wurzburg (Germany), 6’11, 237, 10. Jelani McCoy, UCLA, 6’10*, 245, Junior. 20 yrs. old on 6/19. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Note: It’s unknown whether Dirk will be able to play in the NBA this shot blocking ability off court troubles fall. He may play overseas. running the floor and dunking offensive skills STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES athleticism foul shooting ball handling defense maturity attacking the basket physical strength limited shooting range perimeter shooting age Career Avg.: .694 fg%, .462 ft%, 10.4 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.4 bpg. 5. , Michigan, 6’7.5*, 288.5, Junior. Best year: ‘96-’97: .756 fg%, .446 ft%, 10.9 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 1.9 bpg. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES strong, soft hands foul shooting 11. , Georgia Tech, 6’6.5*, 231, Senior. passing skills conditioning STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES leadership skills keeping weight down toughness quickness shooting touch quickness rebounding overall defense foot work fundamentally sound foot speed passing skills Career Avg.: .566 fg%, .545 ft%, 13.2 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 1.5 apg. perimeter shooting Best year: ‘97-’98: .579 fg%, .642 ft%, 16.2 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 2.6 apg. Career Avg. : .465 fg%, .753 ft%, 17.9 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 2.3 apg 6. , Notre Dame, 6’9*, 237, Senior. Best year: ‘95-’96: .510 fg%, .429 3pt%, .762 ft%, 18.6 ppg, 8.1 rpg. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES perimeter shooting quickness fundamentally sound overall defense (Continued on page 14) Page 14 internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com The Houston Roundball Review

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(Continued from page 13) mid range shot conditioning 12. Roshown McLeod, Duke, 6’8*, 221, Senior. rebounding quickness STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES ball handling skills athleticism lateral quickness willingness to improve physical strength Career Avg.: .492 fg%, .304 3pt%, .748 ft%, 16.8 ppg, 7.8 rpg. low post offense ball handling fundamentally sound shooting on the move 19. , New Mexico, 6’7*, 211, Senior. perimeter shooting STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES stand still perimeter shot quickness Career Avg.: .479 fg%, .735 ft%, .383 3pt%, 10.7 ppg, 5.6 rpg. rebounding overall defense Best year: ‘97-’98: .494 fg%, .706 ft%, .411 3pt%, 15.3 ppg, 5.6 rpg. shooting range: 20+ ft. passing skills

13. , Mississippi, 6’8*, 223, Senior. Left handed. Career Avg.: .472 fg%, .703 ft%, .408 3pt%, 14.4 ppg, 5.9 rpg. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Best year: ‘97-’98: .457 fg%, .733 ft%, .407 3pt%, 16.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg. versatility physical strength ball handling—crossover dribble toughness 20. , Purdue, 6’11*, 255.5, Senior. quick shot release consistent perimeter shot STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES perimeter shooting quickness Career Avg.: .428 fg%, .720 ft%, 13.0 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 2.1 apg. running the floor conditioning Best year: ‘97-’98: .456 fg%, 18.6 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1 bpg, 1 spg. passing skills physical strength rebounding 14. , Baylor, 6’9*, 255, Senior. shot blocking STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES physical strength raw offensive skills Career Avg.: .572 fg%, .754 ft%, 12.0 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 1.3 bpg. rebounding passing out of double teams Best year: ‘97-’98: .632 fg%, .780 ft%, 17.2 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 1.6 bpg. shot blocking limited shooting range athleticism hands 21. , Hargrave Academy, 6’6.5*, 213. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Career Avg.: .575 fg%, .558 ft%, 16.5 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 3.4 bpg. long arms: 84 in wing span no defined position Best year: ‘97-’98: .553 fg%, .591 ft%, 18.1 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 3.5 bpg. scoring around the basket ball handling age 15. Mirsad Turkcan, Efes Pilsen (), 6’8*, 236, 22 yrs. old. perimeter shooting STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES rebounding physical strength 22. , Cincinnati, 6’5*, 224, Senior. perimeter shooting STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES athleticism passing skills 16. J.R. Henderson, UCLA, 6’9*, 226, Senior. playing the passing lanes overall defense STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES attacking the basket perimeter shooting leadership skills no defined position ball handling versatility physical strength shooting range: 18 ft. lateral quickness Career Avg.: .515 fg%, .607 ft%, 14.8 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 1.1 spg. passing skills toughness Best year: ‘97-’98: .472 fg%, .611 ft%, 16.5 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.2 apg.

Career Avg.: .549 fg%, .638 ft%, 14.2 ppg, 6.4 rpg. 23. , Fresno State, 6’7*, 208, Junior. Best year: ‘97-’98: .536 fg%, .638 ft%, 19.0 ppg, 7.8 rpg. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES rebounding inconsistent perimeter shot 17. , Indiana, 6’8, 240, Senior. athleticism physical strength STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES running the floor foul shooting perimeter shooting consistency finishing around the basket shot selection passing skills physical toughness foul shooting mental toughness Career Avg.: .461 fg%, .647 ft%, 13.4 ppg, 8.6 rpg. Best year: ‘97-’98: .491 fg%, .636 ft%, 13.5 ppg, 11.2 rpg. Career Avg.: .479 fg%, .755 ft%, .313 3pt%, 11.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg. Best year: .495 fg%, .793 ft%, .278 3pt%, 12.6 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.4 bpg. 24. , St. John’s, 6’11, 241, Senior. Left handed. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES 18. DeMarco Johnson, UNC Charlotte, 6’7*, 244, Senior. drawing fouls finishing around the basket STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES versatility athleticism (Continued on page 15) The Hoop Fans’ Friend internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com BW Page 15

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(Continued from page 14) Best year: ‘97-’98: .478 fg%, .689 ft%, 9.8 ppg, 7.6 rpg. rebounding passing skills aggressiveness limited shooting range 30. Brett Robisch, Oklahoma State, 6’10*, 251, Senior. physical strength STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES fundamentally sound physical strength Career Avg.: .475 fg%, .704 ft%, 15.9 ppg, 8.3 rpg,. perimeter shooting quickness Best year: ‘95-’96: .486 fg%, .797 ft%, 20.8 ppg, 10.3 rpg. foul shooting foot speed passing skills 25. Corey Louis, Florida State, 6’9, 225, Senior. shooting touch STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES shot blocking consistency Career Avg.: .508 fg%, .717 ft%, .321 3pt%, 8.8 ppg, 5.0 rpg. active around the basket physical strength Best year: ‘97-’98: .500 fg%, .782 ft%, 15.4 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 1.2 apg. passing skills foul shooting rebounding finishing around the basket 31. , Michigan, 6’9, 210, Senior. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Career Avg.: .483 fg%, .625 ft%, 10.5 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 1.7 bpg. shot blocking physical strength Best year: ‘97-’98: .556 fg%, .561 ft%, 10.7 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.6 bpg. long arms consistency finishing around the basket ball handling 26. , Xavier, 6’7*, 237, Senior. running the floor foul shooting STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES foul prone active around the basket undersized rebounding perimeter shooting skills Career Avg.: .625 fg%, .648 ft%, 10.6 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.1 bpg. physical strength no defined position Best year: ‘97-’98: .589 fg%, .654 ft%, 12.7 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 1.1 bpg. NBA body 32. , Michigan, 6’9, 215, Senior. Career Avg.: .550 fg%, .727 ft%, 13.4 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 2.5 apg. Note: Tore meniscus in his right knee as a freshman and toe his ACL Best year: ‘97-’98: .541 fg%, .731 ft%, 13.0 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 2.4 apg. in his left knee as a sophomore. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES 27. Bakari Hendrix, Gonzaga, 6’7.25*, 236, Senior. work ethic physical strength STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES coachable lacks explosiveness rebounding undersized NBA range shot selection hustle and aggressiveness ball handling skills willingness to improve foul shooting perimeter shooting slow shot release team defense consistency lacks explosiveness WCC competition Career Avg.: .389 fg%, .654 ft%, .339 3pt%, 9.4 ppg, 4.5 rpg. Best year: ‘97-’98: .441 fg%, .677 ft%, .379 3pt%, 13.1 ppg, 6.0 rpg. Career Avg.: .524 fg%, .716 ft%, .273 3pt%, 14.1 ppg, 6 rpg, 1.6 bpg. Best year: ‘97-’98: .525 fg%, .733 ft#, .346 3pt%, 19.9 ppg, 7.3 rpg. 33. Norman Nolan, Virginia, 6’8, 243, Senior. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES 28. Randell Jackson, Florida State, 6’9.75*, 210.5, Junior. low post scoring no defined position STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES rebounding foul shooting shot blocking shot selection coachable foot speed athleticism physical strength willingness to improve lacks quickness perimeter shooting skills ball handling strong hands consistency Career Avg.: .487 fg%, .597 ft%, 10.9 ppg, 6.3 rpg. Career Avg.: .474 fg%, .674 ft%, 11.2 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 1.3 bpg. Best year: ‘97-’98: .524 fg%, .648 ft%, 21.0 ppg, 9.2 rpg. Best year: ‘97-’98: .487 fg%, .720 ft%, 12.7 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.2 bpg. Other Possible 2nd Round Picks or Rookie Free Agents : 29. , California, 6’10*, 242, Senior. Adebayo Akinkunle, Bradley, 6’8.5, 220, Senior. Note: Suffered bad ankle sprains freshman and sophomore seasons , Georgetown, 6’7, 217, Senior. and also had shin splints as a sophomore. Austin Bates, Vanderbilt, 6’9, 243, Senior. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Joey Beard, Boston University, 6’9, 236, Senior. hustle and aggressiveness injury prone Chandar Bingham, Virginia Union, 6’9, 210, Sophomore. coachable physical strength , Iowa, 6’8.75*, 212.5, Senior. perimeter shooting conditioning Bobby Brannen, Cincinnati, 6’7.5, 232, Senior.

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(Continued from page 15) Freshman stats.: .415 fg%, .692 ft%, .290 3pt%, 20.9 ppg, 5.1 rpg. Todd Burgan, Syracuse, 6’7, 220, Senior. Mickey Curley, Boston College, 6’9.5, 260, Senior. 4. , Ball State, 6’5*, 213, Senior. Carlos Daniel, Washington State, 6’8, 240, Senior. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Sean Daugherty, Wisconsin, 6’10.5, 237, Senior. physical strength ball handling , Arizona, 6’6.5*, 214.5, Senior. playing the passing lanes consistent perimeter shot Nick Davis, Arkansas, 6’8.5*, 200, Senior. rebounding overall shooting skills Simon Dwight, Australia, 6’9, 216. versatility Rodney Elliott, Maryland, 6’8*, 223, Senior. athleticism , Princeton, 6’8.75*, 239.5, Senior. explosive leaping ability Jerry Hester, Illinois, 6’6, 209, Senior. J.J. Lucas, Hawai’i Pacific, 6’10, 268, Senior. Career Avg.: .480 fg%, .681 ft%, .325 3pt%, 21.4 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 3 spg. Michael Maddox, Georgia Tech, 6’7*, 217, Senior. Best year: ‘95-’96: .494 fg%, .708 ft%, .337 3pt%, 25.4 ppg, 8.8 rpg. Makhtar Ndiaye, North Carolina, 6’8.5*, 245, Senior. Ryan Perryman, Dayton, 6’7, 228, Senior. 5. , Arizona, 6’5, 190, Senior. Jay Poerner, Southern Methodist, 6’10, 214, Senior. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES , South Carolina, 6’11, 217, Senior. quick first step shooting w/ hand in his face Jarod Stevenson, Richmond, 6’6.5, 202, Senior. individual defense ball handling Eric Taylor, St. Francis, PA, 6’8, 245, Senior. physical strength shooting off screens Kelly Thames, Missouri, 6’8, 218, Senior. conditioning Marko Tusek, BC Union Olimpia-Slovenia, 6’7.5*, 261.5. willingness to improve athleticism Winfred Walton, Fresno State, 6’8*, 232, Sophomore Horatio Webster, Mississippi State, 6’7, 240, Senior. Career Avg.: .458 fg%, .367 3pt%, .740 ft%, 13.8 ppg, 3.7 rpg. Tyrone Weeks, Massachusetts, 6’6, 250, Senior. Best year: ‘97-’98: .510 fg%, .404 3pt%, .758 ft%, 18.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg. Evan Wiley, Oklahoma, 6’9.5, 256, Senior. 6. , Oregon State, 6’5.5*, 203.5, Sophomore. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Guards: Grade: B . outstanding athleticism shot selection 1. Mike Bibby, Arizona, 6’1*, 194, Sophomore. leaping ability perimeter shooting STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES attacking the basket ball handling court awareness / court vision quickness / agility playing the passing lanes physical strength ball handling skills physical strength willingness to improve athleticism Career Avg.: .491 fg%, .688 ft%, .305 3pt%, 17.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg. leadership skills individual defense Best year: ‘97-’98: .539 fg%, .713 ft%, .293 3pt%, 19.8 ppg, 5 rpg. NBA 3 pt. range decision making 7. , UCLA, 6’5.5*, 213, Senior. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Career Avg.: .456 fg%, .390 3pt%, .730 ft%, 15.4 ppg, 5.5 apg. athleticism shot selection Best year: ‘97-’98: .464 fg%, .387 3pt%, .755 ft%, 17.2 ppg, 5.7 apg. quick leaping ability ball handling takes and makes big shots consistent perimeter shot 2. , North Carolina, 6’5.5*, 219, Junior. overall defense STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES rebounding athleticism ball handling explosive leaping ability shooting w/ a hand in his face Career Avg.: .459 fg%, .341 3pt%, .667 ft%, 14.3 ppg, 5.2 rpg. physical strength consistency Best year: ‘97-’98: .443 fg%, .324 3pt%, 17.9 ppg, 5.9 rpg. willingness to improve moving without the ball 8. , Arizona, 6’3*, 202, Senior. Career Avg.: .547 fg%, .705 ft%, .368 3pt%, 12.3 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2 apg. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Best year: .’97-’98: 591 fg%, .68 ft%, .411 3pt%, 15.8 ppg, 5.1 rpg. competitiveness slow shot release finishing around the basket shooting from his shoulder 3. , St. Louis, 6’4.5*, 183.5, Freshman. passing skills physical strength STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES big game player ball handling athleticism age; inexperience ball handling physical strength Career Avg.: .463 fg%, .374 3pt%, .767 ft%, 14.6 ppg, 4.0 apg. maturity consistent perimeter shot Best year: ‘96-’97: .455 fg%, .405 3pt%, .754 ft%, 18.4 ppg, 4.2 apg. willingness to take big shot injuries to wrists last yr. (Continued on page 17) The Hoop Fans’ Friend internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com BW Page 17

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(Continued from page 16) finishing around the basket overall defense 9. Jason Williams, Florida, 6’1, 190, Junior. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Career Avg.: .437 fg%, .718 ft%, .365 3pt%, 13.1 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1 spg. passing skills off court troubles Best year: ‘97-’98: .426 fg%, .727 ft%, .324 3pt%, 18.2 ppg, 5.2 rpg. ball handling skills tries to over do it too much perimeter shooting physical strength 15. , Nebraska, 6’0*, 178, Junior. toughness inability to take criticism STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES quickness shoots first, passes second Career Avg.: .483 fg%, .394 3pt%, .793 ft%, 14.9 ppg, 6.5 apg. quick hands turnover prone Best year: ‘97-’98: .441 fg%, .403 3pt%, .840 ft%, 17.1 ppg, 6.7 apg. perimeter shooting decision making physical strength 10. , Valparaiso, 6’2*, 187.5, Senior. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Career Avg.: .446 fg%, .356 3pt%, .788 ft%, 15.9 ppg, 4.4 apg. coach’s son athleticism Best year: ‘97-’98: .439 fg%, .373 3pt%, .828 ft%, 21.2 ppg, 4.8 apg. fundamentally sound quickness perimeter shooting bad hamstrings 16. , Kentucky, 6’3, 190, Senior. decision making STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES athleticism quickness Career Avg.: .449 fg%, .834 ft%, .435 3pt%, 17.7 ppg, 5.2 apg. shooting off screens creating his own shot Best year: ‘96-’97: .461 fg%, .879 ft%, 457 3pt%, 19.9 ppg, 4.7 apg. moving w/o the ball ball handling finishing around the basket foul shooting 11. , Iowa, 6’5.5*, 201, Freshman. leaping ability STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES athleticism age; inexperience Career Avg.: .461 fg%, .691 ft%, .388 3pt%, 8.1 ppg, 2.1 apg, 1 spg. attacking the basket consistent perimeter shot Best year: ‘97-’98: .444 fg%, .703 ft%, .376 3pt%, 13.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg. leaping ability physical strength & weight rebounding ball handling 17. , Oklahoma, 6’1.5*, 193.5, Senior. running the floor passing skills STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES leadership skills turnover prone Freshman stats: .466 fg%, .308 3pt%, 15.0 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.4 apg. overall defense decision making rebounding undersized shooting guard 12. Felipe Lopez, St. John’s, 6’4.75*, 198.5, Senior. toughness STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES athleticism consistent perimeter shot Career Avg.: .428 fg%, .789 ft%, .349 3pt%, 19.2 ppg, 5.1 rpg. rebounding shooting on the move Best year: ‘97-’98: .429 fg%, .798 ft%, .375 3pt%, 20.8 ppg, 5.6 rpg. running the floor creating his own shot coachable foul shooting 18. Jeremy Veal, Arizona State, 6’2.5*, 185.5, Senior. playing the passing lanes ball handling STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES decision making versatility consistent perimeter shot passing skills physical strength Career Avg.: .415 fg%, .658 ft%, .296 3pt%, 16.9 ppg, 5.8 rpg. moving w/o the ball ball handling skills Best year: ‘97-’98: .431 fg%, .573 ft%, .337 3pt%, 17.6 ppg, 4.8 rpg. overall defense

13. , Texas Tech, 6’3*, 211.5, Senior. Career Avg.: .445 fg%, .397 3pt%, .793 ft%, 16.3 ppg, 3.4 apg. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Best year: ‘97-’98: .461 fg%, .421 3pt%, .787 ft%, 20.8 ppg, 4.2 rpg. physical strength ball handling skills athleticism creating his own shot 19. , Hawai’i, 6’0*, 197, Senior. NBA 3pt. range Note: Had surgery 6 / 9 to repair an injured left shoulder. moving w/o the ball STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES quickness decision making Career Avg.: .428 fg%, .797 ft%, .366 3pt%, 16.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg. passing skills consistent perimeter shot Best year: ‘97-’98: .423 fg%, .861 ft%, 338 3pt%, 23.3 ppg, 4.9 rpg. physical strength turnover prone ball handling 14. , Minnesota, 6’4*, 219, Senior. finishing at the basket STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES athleticism; leaping ability consistent perimeter shot Career Avg.: .474 fg%, .714 ft%, .330 3pt%, 18.4 ppg, 6.9 apg. creating his own shot ball handling skills Best year: ‘97-’98: .453 fg%, .782 ft%, .309 3pt%, 18.2 ppg, 7.3 apg. rebounding conditioning (Continued on page 18) Page 18 internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com The Houston Roundball Review

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(Continued from page 17) athleticism ball handling physical strength decision making 20. , North Carolina, 6’1*, 200.5, Senior. toughness no defined position STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES perimeter shooting playmaking ability Career Avg.: .389 fg%, .715 ft%, .307 3pt%, 16.2 ppg, 6.4 rpg. foul shooting shooting against taller players Best year: ‘96-’97: .394 fg%, .720 ft%, .279 3pt%, 16.5 ppg, 7.1 rpg. fundamentally sound ball handling rebounding 26. , Clemson, 6’3.5*, 210, Senior. NBA 3pt range STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES moving w/o the ball consistent perimeter shot Career Avg.: .455 fg%, .849 ft%, .403 3pt%, 10.8 ppg, 3 apg. physical strength foul shooting Best year: ‘97-’98: .488 fg%, .911 ft%, .400 3pt%, 16.8 ppg, 4.2 apg. rebounding ball handling versatility creating his own shot 21. Mike Jones, TCU, 6’3, 210, Senior. leadership skills foul shooting STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES work ethic athleticism consistent perimeter shot scoring in transition ball handling Career Avg.: .504 fg%, .665 ft%, .276 3pt%, 14.4 ppg, 4.9 rpg. versatility creating his own shot Best year: ‘97-’98: .537 fg%, .696 ft%, .328 3pt%, 16.3 ppg, 4.1 rpg. rebounding playing in the half court physical strength overall quickness 27. , Fresno State, 6’1.75*, 170.5, Junior. Played the ‘94-’95 season at Ventura junior college and the Career Avg.: .471 fg%, .795 ft%, .378 3pt%, 19.5 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 5 apg. ‘96-’97 season at Fresno Community College. Best year: ‘97-’98: .480 fg%, .803 ft%, .378 3pt%, 21.3 apg, 5.5 apg. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES quickness off court troubles 22. Malcolm Johnson, TCU, 6’3*, 199.5, Senior. passing skills physical strength STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES ball handling decision making scoring in transition consistent perimeter shot quick hands perimeter shooting finishing around the basket ball handling rebounding quickness Junior stats: .401 fg%, .758 ft%, .337 3pt%, 11.0 ppg, 7.3 apg. physical strength playing in the half court 28. Melvin Watson, South Carolina, 6’0*, 204, Senior. Career Avg.: .447 fg%, .722 ft%, .357 3pt%, 18.7 ppg, 5.1 rpg. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Best year: ‘97-’98: .458 fg%, .783 ft%, .370 3pt%, 18.7 ppg, 4.9 rpg. versatility consistent perimeter shot rebounding quickness 23. Charles Jones, Long Island, 6’2.75*, 190, Senior. physical strength foul shooting STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES team defense scoring in transition ball handling finishing around the basket decision making Career Avg.: .411 fg%, .683 ft%, .346 3pt%, 12 ppg, 4 rpg, 4.6 apg. creating his own shot physical strength Best year: ‘96-’97: .450 fg%, .740 ft%, .337 3pt%, 12.2 ppg, 4.5 apg. rebounding playmaking ability foul shooting 29. , Eastern Michigan, 5’5, 130, Senior. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Career Avg.: .429 fg%, .640 ft%, .352 3pt%, 22.5 ppg, 4.7 rpg. quickness size Best year: ‘97-’98: .453 fg%, .639 ft%, .344 3pt%, 29 ppg, 7.4 rpg. perimeter shooting physical strength foul shooting individual defense 24. , Rhode Island, 5’9.5*, 165, Senior. Left handed. passing skills STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES leadership skills quickness height & physical strength passing skills consistent perimeter shot Career Avg.: .439 fg%, .803 ft%, .353 3pt%, 18.1 ppg, 5.1 apg. scoring in traffic decision making Best year: ‘97-’98: .472 fg%, .816 ft%, .407 3pt%, 25.7 ppg, 5.5 apg. ball handling Other Possible 2nd Round Picks or Rookie Free Agents : Career Avg.: .412 fg%, .371 3pt%, 15.3 ppg, 5.7 apg, 2.8 rpg. Elijah Allen, Fairleigh Dickinson, 6’1, 165, Senior. Best year: ‘96-’97: .429 fg%, .381 3pt%, .718 ft%, 16.4 ppg, 5.6 apg. Chad Austin, Purdue, 6’2, 194, Senior. Ishua Benjamin, North Carolina State, 6’3.5, 194, Senior. 25. Tyrone Nesby, UNLV, 6’6*, 237, Senior. Rashid Bey, St. Joseph’s, 5’11, 177, Senior. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES rebounding consistent perimeter shot (Continued on page 19) The Hoop Fans’ Friend internet site—http://houstonroundballrev.com BW Page 19

1998 Eligible NBA Draft List 1998 NBA Mock Draft (First Round Only) As of June 18th As of June 18th * Height listed has been measured without shoes. First Round (Continued from page 18) Roderick Blakney, South Carolina State, 5’10.5, Senior. Antoine Brockington, Coppin State, 6’2, 165, Senior. 1. Los Angeles Clippers: Mike Bibby, Arizona Gerald Brown, Pepperdine, 6’3, 210, Senior. 2. Vancouver Grizzlies: Paul Pierce, Kansas Marcus Bullard, Auburn-Montgomery, 6’3, 180, Junior. 3. Denver Nuggets: Michael Olowokandi, Pacific Mike Campbell, Long Island, 6’5*, 194, Senior. Tim Cole, NE Mississippi CC, 6’4*, 205, Sophomore. 4. Toronto Raptors: Robert Traylor, Michigan , UNC Charlotte, 5’11.75*, 158.5, Senior. 5. Golden State Warriors: Larry Hughes, St. Louis Paul Culbertson, Nevada, 6’5.5*, 194.5, Senior. 6. Dallas Mavericks: Antawn Jamison, North Carolina , Eastern Michigan, 6’4*, 184, Senior. 7. Sacramento Kings: Vince Carter, North Carolina Antonio Granger, Boston College, 6’5.5, 209, Senior. 8. Philadelphia 76ers: Raef LaFrentz, Kansas Eric Harris, Minnesota, 6’3, 203, Senior. Clint “CC' Harrison, North Carolina State, 6’4, 196, Senior. 9. Milwaukee Bucks: Michael Doleac, Utah Mitch Henderson, Princeton, 6’2*, 192, Senior. 10. Boston Celtics: Dirk Nowitzki, Germany Sarunas Jasikevicius, Maryland, 6’4, 205, Senior. 11. Detroit Pistons: Pat Garrity, Notre Dame Kris Johnson, UCLA, 6’4, 220, Senior. 12. Orlando Magic: Ansu Sesay, Mississippi Mark Jones, Central Florida, 6’5*, 216, Senior. 13. Orlando Magic: Nazr Mohammed, Kentucky Carlos Knox, Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ. (IUPUI), 6’1, 180, Senior. Ahlon Lewis, Arizona State, 6’0, 188, Senior. 14. Houston Rockets: Rashard Lewis, Alief Elsik (HS) Sam MacKinnon, SE Melbourne Magic (Australia), 6’5, 216. 15. Orlando Magic: Jason Williams, Florida Drew Maddox, Vanderbilt, 6’3.5, 196, Senior. 16. Houston Rockets: Michael Dickerson, Arizona Mark Miller, Illinois-Chicago, 6’2, 180, Junior. 17. Minnesota T’wolves: Radoslav Nesterovic, Italy , Rhode Island, 6’4, 190, Senior. Damian Owens, West Virginia, 6’6, 213, Senior. 18. Houston Rockets: Bonzi Wells, Ball State Josh Pittman, North Carolina-Asheville, 6’5.5, 204, Senior. 19. Milwaukee Bucks: Keon Clark, UNLV Tony Rutland, Wake Forest, 6’2, 181, Senior. 20. Atlanta Hawks: Matt Harpring, Georgia Tech Marcus Saxon, Utah State, 6’2*, 208, Senior. 21. Charlotte Hornets: Vladimir Stepania, Slovenia Alika Smith, Hawai’i, 6’2, 185, Senior. 22. Los Angeles Clippers: Al Harrington, Nathan Smith, American, 6’1.5, 184, Senior. Curtis Staples, Virginia, 6’3, 200, Senior. St. Patrick NJ (HS) Billy Thomas, Kansas, 6’4, 206, Senior. 23. Denver Nuggets: Felipe Lopez, St. John’s Kevin Turner, Illinois, 6’2, 170, Senior. 24. San Antonio Spurs: Bryce Drew, Valparaiso Raymond Tutt, Cal-Santa Barbara, 6’4, 205, Senior. 25. : Brian Skinner, Baylor Saddi Washington, Western Michigan, 6’3.5, 186, Senior. Jarrod West, West Virginia, 5’10, 172, Senior. 26. : Roshown McLeod, Duke Steve Wojciechowski, Duke, 5’11.5, 176, Senior. 27. Seattle Sonics: Corey Benjamin, Oregon State 28. Chicago Bulls: Ricky Davis, Iowa 29. Utah Jazz: Miles Simon, Arizona à TCU junior F withdrew his name from the Draft. * The mock draft will be updated at the web site based à withdrew his name from the Draft and was on trades, rumors, results from individual workouts, admitted into Rhode Island University. He will be a fresh- man in the fall. player’s stock rising or falling, etc. à Also withdrawing their names from the Draft were: * The NBA Draft will be June 24th, at GM Place in Dimitris Papanikolaou, Olympiakos (Greece); Marko Vancouver. 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