Aran Smith - 10/5/2005

Strengths: A dominant college post player who has consistently put up numbers against top competition ... Well developed post game ... With his power he is almost unstoppable in one-on-one situations ... Comfortable on the left or right block ... Has no problem scoring over taller defenders ... No doubt he has an NBA-ready body... Lost almost 25 pounds since his freshman year ... Solid range out to 18 feet... Good hands ... Solid court awareness ...

Weaknesses: Will have trouble finding a true position... Will struggle trying to guard taller 4's as well as quicker 3's ... Has a tendency to get in foul trouble... Must cut down on turnovers... Quickness and leaping ability could use improvement ... Must become a better free throw shooter... Perimeter game needs work if he is to play at the next level ...