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Damion James wraps up 14 of only 44 votes to take the spot in his first time on the ballot, on what was probably a lot of name recognition.  To read about 4 of the other guys on the ballot, check out some player profiles.  I'm adding the 7'1 reincarnate of Samuel Dalembert, Nigerian native and Florida State center Solomon Alabi.  Tell me if this sounds familiar:

  • Raw but intriguing bigman with great length and size
  • Picked up basketball at a late age so he's still developing basic IQ
  • Effective shot blocker in limited minutes
  • Still thin but can get stronger
  • Sometimes tries to do too much offensively
  • Looks awkward on the court and unsure of himself
  • Struggles against physical players
  • Poor court vision and passing ability

Yeah, I know.  But if he figures it out (like Sam is pretending he has this season), he could be a great defensive asset with something like a decent offensive game and possibly a post move or two and a 10 foot jump shot.  A lot of if's and but's, but that's what you get when you draft height but not brain.  There he is.  Hopefully we get more than 44 votes this time.  SLACKERS!

Poll
Sweet Sixteen. I never had one.
Avery Bradley - 6'2 - Texas - Freshman
16 votes
Larry Sanders - 6'10 - VCU - Junior
14 votes
Elias Harris - 6'7 - Gonzaga - Freshman
9 votes
Ekpe Udoh - 6'10 - Baylor - Junior
9 votes
Solomon Alabi - 7'1 - Florida State - Sophomore
18 votes

66 votes | Poll has closed

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Go Noles!

I feel bad for bailing on Larry Sanders, though.

I blog at Ridiculous Upside. I know you'll love it.

by Scott Schroeder on Feb 8, 2010 11:58 AM PST reply actions  

I can't help it

If you’d include an “other” vote, Alabi probably would be like #7.
I couldn’t vote for him if you declined to include him…

I blog at Ridiculous Upside. I know you'll love it.

by Scott Schroeder on Feb 9, 2010 12:44 AM PST up reply actions  

saw alabi twice this year (once in person) and he seemed like trash both times – first time he picked up two fouls in the first two minutes rendering him pretty much useless the rest of the game

second time he only managed to shoot just 4-15 in 30+ minutes with just 3 defensive boards against a team who’s biggest player is about 6’8 1/2" at the most

by Tanner Steidel on Feb 8, 2010 12:06 PM PST reply actions  

Don’t we have enough long, athletic guys with little bball skillz?

by Jordan Sams on Feb 8, 2010 12:06 PM PST reply actions  

Just one that plays center. And he’s hopefully gone soon

by Michael Levin on Feb 8, 2010 4:29 PM PST up reply actions  

so many people just vote for whos picture is at the top

by jmorcate on Feb 9, 2010 2:08 PM PST reply actions  

that’s what I did for Senator

by Michael Levin on Feb 9, 2010 3:44 PM PST up reply actions  

If Alabi is drafted ahead of both Sanders and Bradley….or either for that matter,
then there is something wrong with this world.

by wannabgm on Mar 2, 2010 2:02 PM PST reply actions  

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