UNC/Kansas

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Originally Posted by jdw3018

I believe Hansborough will be lucky to measure a full 6'7". You can normally take whatever they're listed at on the college roster and subtract 2-3". He doesn't have much height and only decent length. He's not very athletic (compared to other college power forwards who will play in the league). His mid-range game has gotten better, but he has sub-par handles for a small PF, and his defense is not NBA-ready.

That said, he works hard and has the "want to" that will land him a roster spot for a long time. If he proves to be a consistent, long-term, productive starter for a team, I'll admit my mistake, but I just don't see it.

I am a Carolina fan and I think it's pretty funny that you think Hansborough is 6'7". I agree a lot of the time things are stretched in the programs and player profiles, but to say 6'7". If that's the case then there are no big men in college basketball anymore. You are saying that Kobe B. is taller than Hans...lol.

As far as him in the NBA, he will be fine. Is he going to score 25+ ppg, probably not. Everyone said the same thing about Elton Brand coming out of Duke. He's 6'9" and only a bruiser. Look what he has done. He has added a consistant 17 foot jumper and continues to dominate PF that are bigger and longer. Tyler has the work ethic and will to improve. I think he has shown that throughout his years at UNC. He will be a solid NBA player, probably not an all-star, but solid. The comparison to Joakim Noah is a joke. Noah had only two thing going for him in college.....energy and length. Tyler has more skill, strength and want to than Noah.