2013 C's

[Oregon Ownage]

Nerlens Noel C D- D+ B C+ A
The Kentucky freshmen showcased an uncanny ability of defending the paint. A shot blocking machine who can run the floor. Offensively, Noel needs a lot of work. Decent in the paint, poor jump shot and no outside range to speak of. With that being said, Noel has a chance to be a defensive monster in this league. Not the strongest big in the draft but scouts feel he will be able to strengthen his body. Great potential

Alex Len B- C C- C+ B- A
The Ukrainian bigman has proven himself able to make shots off the catch from just about anywhere on the floor, not just in the post. Len shouldn't have any struggles from the offensive end. Defensively, he is a pretty good post defender. However, he will not get many steals or blocks. Physically strong but not very quick. Solid rebounder. Good potential

Steven Adams C+ D- D+ B- B- B
Adams attended the University of Pittsburgh where he made the Big East All-Rookie Team. Good rebounder and defender. Probably the strongest player in the draft. Big and physical. Adams is not cut out to make a living with his back to the basket. Can find a living inside the paint. He possesses the agility and coordination to develop into an above average defender guarding above the foul line. Good potential

Rudy Gobert C D+ C- B- C+ A
The French bigman played for Cholet Basket averaging 8.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game in 27 games last season. Gobert is a freakish athlete. A great shot blocker. And incredibly strong. Rudy will need to improve his post game and dominance in the paint. Solid jump shot. And pretty good rebounder. Scouts feel if Gobert fully develops his game, you will have a scary prospect on your hands. Amazing potential

Mike Muscala C+ C- C- C C C
Developed inside game with the occasional ability to hit a jump shot if you leave him open. Average defender and shot blocker with some room to grow. Teams looking for an impact offensive bigman off the bench, he is your man.

Jeff Withey C- D- C- C C+ A
Student of the game but that does not translate to his offense game. He is a black hole down low in the post but the opposite can be said for his defensive game. Above average defender and shot blocker. Will need time to adjust to the league but you wont find a harder worker on the practice floor.

Mason Plumlee B- D D C+ B- D
Coming from Duke, you would expect Plumlee to have great fundamentals and positioning and you wouldn't be wrong. Very good defender, shot blocker and rebounder. Offensively will be hit or miss but not terrible. Gym rat who has little growth but can step in for 5-10 minutes a game if needed.

Gorgui Dieng C+ D+ C B+ C+ B
One of the strongest players in the draft who can be a defensive force right now. Very good rebounder, shot blocker and post defender with the ability to contain players driving in the paint. Still raw offensively but scouts feel he has room to grow his game.

Kelly Olynyk B C C B C D
Strong impact offensive bigman, who outside of Favors and Davis has the best inside game right now. Above average defender with great handles but scouts feel his head might not be in the game all the time.