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Geovani Costariza, Croatia, 6'5, 22, SG/SF, Cibona Zagreb.

Costariza has some good tools to work with as a shooting guard. He has prototypical size and the mechanics on his shot look very good. These factors lead many to the conclusion that he has the potential to improve on his current skills.
Costariza looks like a good prospect until you watch him play defense. That is one are where he is downright abysmal. He has trouble staying in front of his man, doesn't get around screens well, and does not seriously challenge opponents when they are driving in for layups or dunks.
Costariza is more of a longshot prospect but he still has some value. He could develop into a sharpshooter but I don't see anyway that he becomes a regular starter.

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Nikos Mabrokopolis, Greece, 6'7, 20, PG/SG, AEK Athens.

The Greeks sure like to grow their point guards tall. At 6'7", Nikos will be one of the biggest point guards. He has the potential to grow into a starter quality PG, as he is already a decent passer and defender. Mabrokopolis should have no problem creating mismatches with opposing guards.
Nikos is a lot like Dimitris Diamantidis, but he is definitely the weaker option of the two. Diamantidis is also a better ball handler right out of the gates, so Nikos will have his work cut out for him if he wants bragging rights over his fellow countryman.
Mabrokopolis looks like he has (or at least will have in the future) the tools to compete at the next level. He will need more time to develop, so don't expect him to start right out of the gates. Given time, Nikos should be at least a solid backup in this league.

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Manas Patra, India, 7'0, 19, C/PF, Shougang Beijing Ducks.

Another big man with a great frame and a strong body. He he is very solid moving without the ball and finding a way to score around the rim. His strength will allow him to match up good with other centers in this league, as it will allow him to hold his ground against them. Hes also a fairly solid rebounder for his size, hes not spectacular, but decent enough to make a team.
On the other side Manas does not create points for himself, he almost strictly scores off movement and assists from others. For him to get a regular spot, his defense still needs improvement, especially driving and perimeter D. He is also foul prone, as he often makes silly fouls and has to go sit down on the bench.

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Marko Reyes, Chile, 6'8, 22, SF/PF, Penarol Mar Del Plata (Argentina).

Marko reyes is a decent prospect at the small forward position. He is a mediocre scorer who relies heavily on his jump shot. He is a very solid defender who uses his size and speed well. He doesn't have any major weaknesses but on the opposing side
Reyes doesn't have a ton of upside, which is a knock on someone who needs to develop his skills more if he wants to hang around in this league. He needs to work on his inside game and his rebounding if he wants to succeed. Some scouts have questioned his heart and consider him to be a selfish player that is more interested in making money than winning titles.
Reyes might not improve much, but he is still a decent bench player right now. He can defend, but you can't count on him to score much, so he'll likely only see limited minutes to start. Surround Reyes with scorers and let him play his game, and you might pleasantly surprised with what you get.

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Luka Bogdanović, Serbia, 6'8, 19, PF, Cajasol Badalona.

Luka Bogdanović brings a very interesting skillset to the power forward position. His length really helps him in the inside scoring and rebounding departments. Still, Luka's most impressive asset is his long range shooting. Though his midrange jumper could use a little more consistency, Luka can stroke the 3 at a nice rate for a big man.
Bogdanovic needs to shape up. If he worked harder in the weight room he could really improve his inside scoring ability and defense. He is a decent shotblocker, but his overall defense is lacking. The lack of dedication will prevent Luka from ever being as good as his natural talent would allow.
In overall If Bogdanovic can exceed his perceived potential just a little bit he could be a pretty useful player. His defense could really use improvement, but he has all the physical tools to make it happen if he just learns to bring a little more dedication and intensity to the floor.

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Buki Nahe, Israel, 6'4, 20, SG/PG, Hapoel Holon.

Buki is the perfect mold for a guard. He has the ability to step in and start right away for a team. He has one of the best passing ability to be able to not make very many turn-overs as a starter. His defence is below average for a starter but he should eventually improve. Buki has a great outside shot and should be able to contribute by hitting threes.
From a pure guard standpoint, you can't really knock him too much. If you are obsessed with triple doubles, his lack of rebounding will hurt your bottom line a bit. He also isn't going to cut to the basket much as a rookie, but that facet of his game could develop at some point.

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Small international crop this year.

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