Profile Players (1,532 views)

[eric]

GMs will get 1000 for each profile player we use in 6.0 pig pennies.
These players must have provable men's college basketball experience and 0 NBA experience.

Consult any of the scouting reports delap has posted for the last 30 seasons (full reports, not three strengths three weaknesses).

Unlike a normal draft, players may enter the league at any age / level of experience. Include this in the profile as well as position, height, weight, and college.

If a profile player is overpowered, I will demote them to non profile player using one of the strengths I determine from the profile and the GM will receive 100 instead of 1000.

edited to add: "placeholder" doesn't count for anything, the first profile posted gets the reward

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Hank Gathers

SF

6'7"

230

25

Loyola Marymount

Experience 2

An elite scorer that flies up and down the court, Gathers showed in his time at Loyola Marymount the type of force he can be in the open court.  He rumbles and rambles directly to the rack without regard for his safety or the safety of the defenders in his way.  He is strong and fast, often overpowering much larger players and sprinting past smaller ones.  The one ding on his offensive game is his free throw shooting, which is abysmal, posting a % in the 50s throughout his college years.  He isn't a bad defender, but the stats won't show it, as he is often focused on getting squared for the rebound to start the next one-man fast break in the opposite direction.

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Sergio Llull

PG

6'3"

190

21

Spain

Experience 0

Ready to leave Real Madrid's youth system, Llull brims with potential for TMBSL.  He's an even-keeled, steady-handed point guard who could grow into a star here in the States.  He loves to create for teammates, but just as much he wants to launch from deep.  He averaged 8 3PAs per 40 last season, shooting nearly 40%.  He has the handles and speed to get into the lane, but whenever he drives it is almost always to dish or pull up for a floater.  He struggles to finish right at the rim because of his lack of leaping prowess and smaller frame.  His body-type isn't bad for adding weight or strength, but he isn't there yet.  He works hard on defense, but is unlikely to be a stud there, he just doesn't have the wing-span to threaten most opposing ball handlers and isn't quite as tough as you would hope on the perimeter. 

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Wayne Estes

SF

6'6"

215

22

Utah State

Experience 0

A young stud entering TMBSL following a terrific career in Cache Valley, Estes plays much larger than his size through broad shoulders and sheer strength.  He does almost all of his damage on both ends of the court in the paint, where he rebounds exceptionally well on both ends and scores at a high clip.  He was 2nd in the NCAA in scoring last year, trailing only Miami's Rick Barry.  He's a real double-double machine.  The areas where he struggles might get exploited in TMBSL that weren't ever questioned in Logan... he's a bit slow and ground-bound.  He will be out-athleted by almost everyone in the league... but that doesn't mean he can't still bully his way to points and boards... he just may not be as effective.  He's not a natural dribbler and will need to be surrounded by shot-blocking bigs and smart guards to unlock his best assets for the team. 

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Dimitris Diamantidis

SG

6'5"

200

29

Greece

Experience 8

The 6-time Greek League MVP is ready to come to the States because he's heard great things about smoothies from his countryman Giannis Antetokounmpo.  Not a natural scorer, Diamantidis instead is known as a jack-of-all-trades guard who can do a little bit of everything. He has strong shooting %s, but also notches a good number of assists, steals, blocks, and rebounds for his position.  He plays smart defense and is able to overcome a lot of his size/speed deficiencies through his high IQ and motor.  He is peaking now, so development in the future is unlikely.  He's not a strong leaper or super fast, but The Greek Normal Guy is a dang good player and can contribute to winning basketball for whoever picks him.

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Larry Brown

PG

5'9"

160

28

North Carolina

Experience 5

After a celebrated career as a Tar Heel and 5 seasons in the "ABA", Larry Brown is ready to make the jump to a real competitive league, TMBSL.  Fresh off 3 consecutive seasons leading the ABA in assists, Brown enters TMBSL as a plug and play point guard for any team.  A decent shooter, Brown won't be a liability there, but his strong preference is to make any offense hum.  His size will preclude him from rebounding and blocking shots... or really doing anything inside the paint... but he's a hard-nosed defender that won't be bowled over easily, even if he isn't likely to make an All-Defensive Team. 

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Oscar Schmidt

SG

6'9"

230

30

Brazil

Experience 11

The best non-American scorer in history has eschewed the opportunity to play in the NBA for years, but is excited by an invitation to join TMBSL 6.0.  He has led the Italian League in scoring 7 of the past 8 seasons, averaging roughly 35ppg over that span.  He scores from everywhere: inside, outside, 3, the charity stripe... and through a variety of shot types: scoops, floaters, banks, and straight up Js.  The rest of his game is suspect, though... he doesn't like to pass, doesn't play a lot of defense, doesn't really get excited about rebounds.  He can absolutely be the best scorer in TMBSL for the next few years, but he is past-peak and he is unlikely to suddenly improve in those other areas.

[TimPig]

Doug Wrenn
SF
6'6
215
22
Experience 0

One of the most touted athletes ever to come out of the state of Washington, Wrenn began his college career at UConn after failing to qualify academically for the University of Washington. After one season with the east coast Huskies, Wrenn transferred back to his hometown and, after sitting for a season, showed the college basketball world why he had been so highly touted two years prior. An elite athlete, Wrenn loves to shoot and shoot often. Things generally go well for him inside of 12 feet, but anything past that is...questionable. His three-point shooting is a wreck and he struggles from the free throw line, despite getting there frequently in his two seasons with UW. For his size, he's a good rebounder on both ends of the court, but is particularly solid on the offensive glass. Defensively he's shown almost zero interest, which is a big part of the reason he was encouraged by coach Lorenzo Romar to enter his name in the TMBSL draft. Wrenn's selfish style rubbed his coach the wrong way and he was never able to mesh with the team's gameplan. However, scouts believe that if a coach is ever able to get through to him, Wrenn has some of the highest potential we've seen from a prospect in recent years.

[Druce]

Drew Neitzel
PG
6'0"

200

19
Michigan State
Experience 0


Pure lefty jump shot. When watching Neitzel that is the first and most lasting memory you will have of him. Neitzel uses his handle to score in a variety of ways and doesn't turn down an open look. He's an adequate passer for the position but make no beans about it he's looking to get his first. He finishes strong at the bucket against larger players and is crafty with floaters to avoid blocks. On the defensive end he is able to stay in front of slower guards, but can easily be driven past by anyone with solid foot speed. He'll get an occasional steal because of his instincts, but he's not out there hunting them down. He'll need to add some strength to extend his range out to the pro three, but scouts say there is a good bit of untapped potential here waiting to be unlocked. He'll never be an elite athlete so his improvement will lie heavily in his ability to grow with experience.

[Druce]

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[TimPig]

James Blackmon Jr.
SG
6'4
190
Indiana
25
Experience 3

Blackmon proved in his time at Indiana that he could fill it up from anywhere on the court. Following an up and down freshman season, Blackmon's sophomore year started off much better, but after suffering a season-ending injury, scouts weren't quite sold yet. He came back strong from injury as a junior, shooting 47.7% from the field, 42.3% from three, and 83.7% from the charity stripe. He was undoubtedly the focal point of the Indiana offense, leading the team in scoring and finishing third in assists, but also proved an adept ball-handler, rarely turning the ball over. The big question mark surrounding Blackmon's future is on the defensive side of the ball, as it appears that he expends most of his energy on scoring. Considering his lack of elite size, Blackmon wasn't a bad rebounder by any means during his time at Assembly Hall, racking up nearly five per game for his college career.

[TimPig]

Abdul Gaddy
PG
6'3
190
25
Washington
Experience 5

The definition of a floor general, Gaddy has proven to be a consistent but unspectacular point guard so far in his basketball career. Never known to be a fantastic scorer, he's the type of player coaches love as he makes smart decisions with the basketball. He doesn't ever try to do too much, which can be a blessing and a curse. He's not a great shooter and knows it, rarely jacking up anything other than the uncontested jumper. Injuries have sapped him of his leaping ability, which was never great to begin with, but he's still able to dictate the pace of a game with his change-of-direction ability. Aside from his court vision and intelligence with the ball in his hands, Gaddy's biggest strength is on defense, where he plays with high intensity and rarely allows his man to get a clean look. 

[jhb]

Devan Downey
PG
5'9"
170
27
South Carolina
Experience 5

Downey makes his way to TMBSL 6.0 after a standout career at South Carolina and five years spent in a variety of overseas leagues trying to prove wrong the doubters in the NBA that said he was too small and not a team player. Downey was known as one of the more prolific scorers in SC history, a school that produced the legendary Alex English and Brain Winters.

Downey is a superb athlete, a dynamo with elite quickness and hops for his size. He has the strength and quickness to navigate defenses and finish strong at the rim, drawing comparisons to a much smaller Russell Westbrook for his ability to get to the free throw line six times per game his final season in the loosely officiated SEC. His handle is solid but could stand to improve as he has had some turnover issues in college. He is a good passer and facilitator and showed that in his first two collegiate seasons at Cincinnati and SC, but he wasn't able to show it much in his final seasons at SC as he didn't have much help on offense and was oftentimes left to put up a poorly selected shot late in the clock. Fighting that idea that he was a ballhog is one of the reasons he went overseas to ply his trade and make people see he had the ability to expand that part of his game. He has a smooth shooting stroke and the quick trigger of a Steph Curry and will shoot from anywhere within 40 feet at the drop of the hat although he could stand to choose his shots more wisely and convert them at a better rate.

Where Downey truly shines and is underrated is on the defensive end. He uses his strength and quickness to bully defenders for 90 feet, often leading the SEC in steals by a wide margin and frequently appearing on first-team editions of all-conference defensive teams. This defensive talent continued to shine overseas as there was no one in the Euro leagues that could get by him on that end. He is not an unwilling rebounder and is unafraid to mix it up inside, but his focus on faithfully playing his assignments and his size prevent him from grabbing a ton of them. At worst, he's average for the position.

[jhb]

Bob "Foothills" Kurland
C
6'10"
220
35
Oklahoma A&M
Experience 12

Bob comes to TMBSL 6.0 after refusing to play professional basketball to this point in his career. Don't let that fool you though, as he is an elite specimen who led his AAU Phillips Petroleum Oilers to a national championship in half of his seasons with the teams and led the Americans to the gold medal at the Olympics in his two appearances. He is a lock to make the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame even without any professional basketball on his resume. He was a two-time Player of the Year and three-time All-American.

He is best known for being such a renowned defender that he was responsible for the creation of the NCAA's defensive goaltending rule, completely altering the way the game was played. He's perhaps even more famous for leading the NCAA title champion Aggies to a win over NIT title champions DePaul and the legendary George Mikan in a 1945 champion vs champion clash, besting the big man 52-44. While not an elite athlete or bullying post presence, Kurland plays a fundamentally sound game throughout, makes his free throws, and attacks with a variety of moves in the post.

[TimPig]

Luke Recker
SG
6'6
210
28
Indiana
Experience 7

A legend in Indiana basketball circles, Recker's jump shot is the stuff dreams are made of. The former Indiana Mr. Basketball can fill it up from anywhere on the court, though the mid-range and three-point game are what he is known for. Outside of scoring, Recker is a subpar athlete, passer, and rebounder and will never block more than a handful of shots in a season. He does, however, possess quick hands that allow him to rack up a decent number of steals. Halfway through his college career, he transferred away from Indiana to Iowa stating that he wasn't developing as a player in the way that he had hoped. Considering he never improved remarkably after his transfer, it is believed that it was not coaching that prevented his development, but instead an overall lack of potential.

[jhb]

Pee Wee Kirkland
PG
6'1"
200
35
Norfolk State
Experience 13

Pee Wee gets buckets. Once called the "fastest man in college basketball" in his time at Norfolk State, the Rucker League legend and alleged inventor of the crossover dribble is probably most known for his scoring prowess. Before transferring to Norfolk State, he spent a season at Kittrell College where reports say he averaged 41 points per game. Teaming up with Bob Dandridge at Norfolk State, he helped the team to two dominating seasons before turning down an offer to transfer to UCLA and play alongside Lew Alcindor and turning down being drafted by the Chicago Bulls to return to his own entrepreneurial pursuits in Harlem. There, he returned to lighting up the Rucker League and eventually the Anthracite League of the Pennsylvania prison system, where he famously had games where he scored 100 and 135 points. He scores from anywhere on the floor past halfcourt and doesn't mind mixing it up inside with much larger men, as he can hold his own.

Despite his rough upbringing, his time inside seemingly did truly help to rehabilitate him and many of his peers say that he has a bright future in coaching and mentoring young players and that he would be an excellent addition to any locker room. While he does get his on the offensive end, he also uses the attention he creates to set up his teammates and he is a willing defender. His tight handle means he won't turn it over much despite using a lot of shots.

[jhb]

Marques Haynes
PG
5'11"
160
28
Langston University
Experience 6

Marques comes to TMBSL 6.0 after several seasons of barnstorming and is now willing to make the leap to professional league play because Abe Saperstein does not own a team in TMBSL. His resume is outstanding, as he led his high school team to a national championship and he dominated college ball at a similar level, leading a 59 game win streak on the way to a 112-3 record at that level of play. He once beat his future barnstorming team in an exhibition game, scoring 28 points to lead a 74-70 victory over the Globetrotters. He led his college team in scoring all four years and was a four time all-state and all-conference selection. 

Haynes' calling card is his otherwordly handle. He is estimated to be able to dribble almost 350 times per minute and is a spectacle on his barnstorming team for his ability to navigate through all five defenders on the opposing team hilariously making pathetic attempts to part him with the basketball. They never could. Wilt Chamberlain often said Marques could do things he couldn't do on the court and called him probably the "best pure basketball player" to ever come through Harlem. He is a solid athlete and well-known for his iron man ability to travel and play a grueling barnstorming schedule with no problem.

As mentioned before, Haynes is an accomplished scorer but scouts suspect he will likely defer to his teammates when surrounded with a higher caliber of scorer to facilitate for. He will play his assignments on defense and is not a liability in any aspect of his game. While he is small and thin, his frame doesn't hold him back and he is a respectable rebounder and can mix it up inside. He hasn't been much of a long range shooter to this point, but he has the stroke to add that to his game with practice.

While he's already 28, he's expressed to many friends that he wants to have a career that would make Tom Brady jealous and plans to play professionally into his 60s. With this passion and dedication to his craft, who is to say that Marques won't continue to get better, even though he's already in his prime at 28 years old.

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Da'Sean Butler

SF

6'7

230

29

West Virginia

Experience 7

Injured in the Final Four game against Kentucky a few years ago, Bob Huggins showed his softer side and the world watched as he consoled his ailing player on the floor as more than a basketball coach. Finally fully recovered from injury, Da'Sean Butler is taking his first steps on the professional hardwood in the United States, while in the prime of his career at age 29 having honed his skills overseas.

A versatile swingman, with an old school game, he will always find ways to score. Excelling in mid-range and shooting effectively both off the dribble and in catch-and-shoot situations, he prefers to face up his defenders, create space with his frame, and step back for a jumper. However, he is not an elite level athelte and quickness and explosiveness are not staples of his repertoire, playing 'below the rim'.

Strong offensive rebounder (2 per game for his career overseas), as a result of positioning and hustle, regularly picking up the garbage buckets. Ball handling is adequate, but is not comfortable with multiple dribbles. Saw a dramatic increase in his FT% from 64% in school, to 76% as of today's date.

An aggressive defender, he pressures the ball and gets up in the grill of his man. He fights hard against bigger opponents, and always stays low in his defensive stance. However, his lateral quickness is below average likely leading to him being exposed by quicker wings at the TMBSL level.

[jhb]

Raymond Lewis
SG
6'1"
180
25
Cal State LA
Experience 3

Raymond Lewis comes to TMBSL 6.0 after three years of contract disputes with the Philadelphia 76ers have prevented him from ever reaching the floor in the NBA. Unfortunately for the Sixers, they were unable to get this premier scorer on the floor at the same time as Olympic Star and #1 pick Doug Collins which is a shame considering how bad Lewis made him look in preseason camps. 

Lewis is a scorer and he does it from everywhere. He has a smooth shooting stroke and while he played amateur ball before the advent of the three point line, his stroke will translate as he moves back to the three point line. Defenses must respect him starting there and all the way to the post. He will break down a defense and embarrass double teams, splitting them with ease to get in the lane and deploy an arsenal of moves that will leave coaches flummoxed. He is a volume scorer and he'll do it efficiently. He's legendary for scoring 39 points per game while shooting 58% from the field for his freshman team in college, graduating to varsity the next year and putting up almost 33 points per game. He dropped 73 on rival UCSB and dropped 53 on Jerry Tarkanian's Long Beach State squad as well.

Scouts worry about his attitude and that his contract dispute with the Sixers was the result of some off-the-court issues. Some scouts are concerned he may be prone to weight gain and losing his athleticism if he becomes even slightly discontented. Even so, Lewis is a playground legend and widely respected by his peers, allegedly dropping 56 in a summer league game against Michael Cooper, a known ace defender. Cooper compared his game to World B. Free, Sidney Moncrief, and Isaih Thomas, claiming he was better than three. 

While Lewis' size is better suited to run the point, he's not a facilitator. He will pass to a teammate when he has no other options, but he'd rather focus on breaking down his man and putting him to shame. That means he projects to be more of a 2 guard at the next level and that begs the question of whether he will be able to hold up physically on D with larger 2 guards. He is known to grab a steal or two but is inconsistent in his focus on his defensive assignments and prefers to leak out for easy scoring opportunities over diligently crashing the boards.

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Juwan Staten

PG

5'11

186

28

West Virginia

Experience 6

A gutsy well rounded scoring oriented point guard -- Juwan Staten is a terrific ball handler and has a real knack for creating shot for himself off the dribble. He is very quick laterally and has good end to end speed as well, both with and without the ball. Juwan has a decent mid-range game, and over the past few years has worked on expanding his range, improving his 3 point consistency to 35% at the international 3 point line.

Juwan is an extremely pesky on the ball defender, having great success in Bob Huggins' "Press Virginia" scheme, leading to extremely good conditioning and quick hands for steals.

The biggest setback for Juwan is his small stature at just 5'11 in shoes, and just a 6'3 wingspan. His quickness will make up for some of these issues, but he will be one of the smallest guards in TMBSL, leading to problems shooting over bigger players in the paint, stopping shots over his limited reach on the perimeter, and getting any rebounds at all (really, any).

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Devin Williams

PF

6'9

255

26

West Virginia

Experience 5

A tweener player usually considered to be without a position in TMBSL, Devin Williams is taking advantage of all the job openings in this new draft and hopes to hear his name called this time around. Originally undrafted out of West Virginia, he has honed his game overseas in the last four years, beginning to make up for some of his deficiences that kept him from making the big show the first time around.

Increasing his TS% to 53.1%, he's shown the ability to knock down 18 footers as well as finish well in traffic, but still hasn't added the three point shot to his game that's so important in the modern basketball game. Williams post defense is solid, but his lack of foot speed and athleticism results in him simply not being a good rim protector. Block rate is a fairly good indicator of a player's ability to protect the rim, and Williams' is alarming low sporting a 0.9% rate for the previous season in Israel.

However, there are some elite skills that should translate well to TMBSL, ranking 21st internationally this season in offensive rebounding perentage grabbing an amazing 14.8% of misses while he was on the floor, and he ranks even better of the defensive end coralling 29.2% for 10th in the world. Though his 6'9 frame is worrisome, his ferociousness on the glass means he will get his fair share of boards no matter what league he plays in.

Another number that jumps out is his ability to draw fouls, over 8.5 per 40 minutes by using his absolutely bruising strength and thick frame to make defenders fall by the wayside while getting his shot up.

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Chase Harler

SG

6'3

210

21

West Virginia

Experience 0

A shooting guard out of Wheeling, West Virginia, what Chase Harler lacks for in athleticism, strength, quickness, and size, he makes up for in sex appeal. When he's open -- he shoots it and it usually goes in. Girls and heavyreign squeal in delight at the SWISH from the deep three, and he is the no-brainer point man for the team's technical free throws. However, when he isn't open he will pass the ball -- for better or for worse -- but that doesn't mean his handling is bad per se. A smart player who should continue to improve his skills, and has room to improve athletically with professional-level training.

Defensively, he is smart in his positioning and doesn't get caught on his man during screens and pnr plays, but he will always be exposed by quicker and bigger players and doesn't generate steals consistently. His defensive rebounding is above average for his position, as he has a knack for telling where the ball will bounce on misses.

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Lloyd Sharrar

C

6'10

210

22

West Virginia

Experience 0

A HUGE part WVU's Golden Years of Basketball, he was an integral starter on 3 teams that made the NCAA 3 seasons in a row. His calling card? The best rebounding in the league, pulling in 14.8 rebounds per game during his junior season, regressing to only 13.8 per game his senior season. A smooth and efficient scorer in the post, his height and length allowed him to bully his way around in the NCAA, but his strength may be less than ideal for the same type of domination in the bigs. He shoots well at the top of the key, but is flat footed and has worked hard to increase his FT% to 65 his senior year. However, expect him to shoot it or foul every time, because he never passes or dribbles the ball.

A solid defensive presence in the post, smaller players found it very difficult to move him in the post, and he was evenly matched with the best bigs in the college ranks. The lackluster defensive play of WVU's wings allowed him to rack up steals + blocks in NCAA, but he may need a few years to find those same defensive counting stats in TMBSL. Scouts think he could be one of the best bigs in the league some day.

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Walter Magnifico

C
6'11"
232
33
Italy
Experience 13

A wonderful defender, Magnifico has captained his squad to 2 League titles and 3 Cup wins during his time in Italia. Coming to America, he seeks to be the senior anchor for a new team in TMBSL. He is smart, savvy defender who gets his hands on a ton of shots. He'll patrol the defensive boards well for you and won't take too many shots away from fellow teammates. He's a knockdown FT shooter in the clutch. At his age he may be a step slow for teams that want to run and gun, but as the game slows down he's still an excellent half-court player. He passes willingly, but some see that as an out so he doesn't have to carry the burden of scoring in addition to his defensive work.

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Drazen Dalipagic
SG
6'6"
225
32
Serbia
Experience 13

"The Sky Jumper", one of the most athletic players to come from the former Yugoslavia, Dalipagic is a dynamite, high-flying scorer and a show-stopping dunker. Twice declared "Mr. Europa" in his early playing days, Dalipagic's absolute best game is in his past, but he can still get buckets. He averaged nearly 38 points a game last season in Italy, so the points are still there. Despite the output, his outside shot is pretty putrid at this point, as he gets most of his points in the paint or at the line. He's a TO machine though, even compared to other high-usage guards. He doesn't play well with others, as evidenced by his 7 teams in 13 seasons... teammates bristle at never getting shots and his selfish defensive play that lurches for steals to the detriment of solid team defense.

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Walter Szczerbiak Sr.
SF
6'6"
210
31
George Washington
Experience: 9

After a few seasons in the ABA and an extensive European career, where he won 3 titles with Real Madrid, Szczerbiak is headed to TMBSL and it's shooter friendly 3-pt line. A deep-range marksman who shoots with volume, he led the Spanish league in scoring a few years back, so he could thrive in an offense centered around his top skill. However, at this time he doesn't have the lift to really tussle down low anymore, so his success may be dependent on his coach's decisions. He's a strong rebounder on defense and typically can handle players on the perimeter, but he's prone to getting backed down and bowled over by bigger wings.

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Clifford Luyk
PF
6'9"
199
33
Florida
Experience 11

A springy scorer and rebounder, Luyk enjoyed great success at an American college and in Spain. He led the SEC in rebounding (pulling down over 15 a contest) and made 2nd Team All-SEC. He then decided to head to his ancestral homeland and joined Real Madrid, where he has won the Spanish championship in all of his professional years thus far. He was an elite scorer in the Swamp, but in his time in Europe he's been mostly known for his timely shooting (but not his volume) and his dominating rebounding skills. He has never bulked up in all of his professional years, which has left him under-whelming as a post defender, but he still hasn't lost his hops or his rebounding volume.

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Dino Meneghin
C
6'9"
243
35
Italy
Experience 19

Widely considered the best Italian player of all-time, Meneghin is a mountain of a man and still incredibly strong for his age. He is immovable in the post or when boxing out. His other skills have waned in the many seasons as a professional, but he is still elite on defense and on the boards. His FT stroke was never pretty, but has gotten worse with time. He never takes jumpers, doesn't get above the rim on offense, and can't really dribble... but he's still excited to join the burgeoning TMBSL 6.0 with some of his best paesans.

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Sergei Belov
PG
6'3"
180
33
USSR
Experience 11

A shoot-first guard with fantastic ball-handling skills, Belov has won 11 consecutive USSR-League titles with CSKA Moscow and was recently named the "Best FIBA Player Ever." He is not well-liked States-side, as he led the Soviets to a gold medal-winning upset in the controversial 1972 Olympics. He scores in a hyper-efficient manner and rarely turns it over. He is a decent defender for his age, but has shown decline in the last few years when trying to keep up with younger players. He has never been an elite rebounder, even for a smaller guard, and that is a skill that is generally not developed in old age. He's been great for a long time, but never elite elite, so he probably can't be the best player on a title team at this point... but can absolutely start for a title winner.