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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 10-14-2014, 08:58 AM:

Seth Greenberg is one of the top college basketball guru's.

Kentucky's NBA draft combine by all accounts was a tremendous success. It was a win-win for the program, coaches, players and pro evaluators in attendance.

Ninety scouts and 30 NBA teams got an opportunity to get a baseline look at nine prospects ranked in the top 50 in various mock drafts. The Kentucky staff provided a booklet for all personnel with a player profile that included analytic frame analysis (height with and without shoes, standing reach, hand size, wing span and body fat), strength, functional movement and the same speed and agility testing that the NBA uses in its combine. The Wildcats even purchased the same equipment to ensure the testing was not compromised.

Scouts were able to make their evaluations against similar athletes, and it’s rare for them to see so many big bodies compete in one venue. They not only got a chance to watch one practice, but three -- which is not the norm. The players were in a no-lose situation in that if they played well, they made a great first impression. If they struggled, they will have the remainder of the season to show what they can do and display improvement that teams are looking for when evaluating young prospects.

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