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SPIN DOCTOR · 03-20-2007, 09:35 AM

This kid is a player, and should have a long career. Size matters, you cannot project undersize players after they have hit the weight room and added the necessary 30-50 lbs to compete in the NBA. Some guys can but most cannot.

He's nuts if he does not declare,

zagsfan20 · 03-20-2007, 04:54 PM

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Ok fine, I agree that he could probably be as good as Kevin Duckworth. That doesn't warrant a lottery pick ever.

Duckworth was an all-star on two finals teams and Donaldson was an all-star as well.

**mysterio** · 03-31-2007, 06:05 PM

As he's continued to polish his offensive game, you can see he moves quite a bit faster and more fluidly than last year. Seeing him today against the Buckeyes, you have to be impressed. I see potential to be as good as Mutombo (less blocks, better offense). Definite lotto pick at this point.

Seanzie · 04-08-2007, 07:37 AM

Hibbert's definitley so far advanced this year compared to before, that it's pretty astonishing. His offensive moves and fluidity have improved immensley. He used to be so akward and goofy, it was like he was still growing into his own body. At 7-2, 280, he has immense size that you just cannot teach. Now that he's comfortable with himself, he has beastly potential.

That said, I question his ability to get in position consistently when it comes to rebounding. I think he can still really stand to improve his quickness and anticipation.

In the NBA, I doubt he'll be a guy you can lean on for more than a few consecutive games. I think he'll be an excellent role player, but something about his game screams to me that he's not a go-to guy. I think this guy maxes out at 15 ppg, 8 rpg, 2 bpg, on a consistently efficient FG percentage. Good, solid numbers.

rainman · 04-08-2007, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Seanzie

Hibbert's definitley so far advanced this year compared to before, that it's pretty astonishing. His offensive moves and fluidity have improved immensley. He used to be so akward and goofy, it was like he was still growing into his own body. At 7-2, 280, he has immense size that you just cannot teach. Now that he's comfortable with himself, he has beastly potential.

That said, I question his ability to get in position consistently when it comes to rebounding. I think he can still really stand to improve his quickness and anticipation.

In the NBA, I doubt he'll be a guy you can lean on for more than a few consecutive games. I think he'll be an excellent role player, but something about his game screams to me that he's not a go-to guy. I think this guy maxes out at 15 ppg, 8 rpg, 2 bpg, on a consistently efficient FG percentage. Good, solid numbers.

I'd say you're right on.

TucsonClip · 04-13-2007, 03:32 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2...ory?id=2836799

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WASHINGTON -- Jeff Green and Roy Hibbert, the juniors who led Georgetown to the school's first Final Four appearance in 22 years, will submit their names for the NBA draft.

Neither player will sign with an agent before the early withdrawal date, the Hoyas said Friday, which means they will retain NCAA eligibility should either or both decide to return to college.

"Both young men have worked extremely hard to position themselves for this opportunity," coach John Thompson III said. "They have begun a process of information gathering which is necessary for them to make educated decisions."

The early withdrawal date is June 18. The draft will be held June 28.

Both players would likely be lottery picks. Thompson said earlier this week that Green and Hibbert wanted to get an idea as to how high they would be picked before deciding whether to turn pro.

Should be intersting to see how he does in his workouts and what he is being told by the teams and scouts.

HB · 04-13-2007, 03:35 PM

They are both lottery picks

**HKF** · 04-13-2007, 03:59 PM

Hibbert is going to shoot up the ranks. I simply love this guy. I actually feel he will be a competent NBA center.

rainman · 04-13-2007, 04:07 PM

He should be a pretty good consolation prize for those teams that need a center and lose out on Oden(Durant also). Someone like Charlotte and maybe even Atlanta if they get the 3rd pick, i'm not totally sold that he is going to be anything special at the next level but i'm a sucker for hard work and getting better each year. Lukewarm on Green, there would be other wings i'd take over him for sure.

**cpawfan** · 04-17-2007, 06:26 PM

Hibbert puts himself at 50-50 to return to school

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news?s...v=ap&type=lgns

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Big East player of the year Jeff Green said Tuesday there is a "70-30" chance he will return to Georgetown for his senior season.

Green and fellow junior Roy Hibbert submitted their names as early-entry candidates for the NBA draft last week. Neither has hired an agent, so both could return to fulfill their oft-stated goal of playing four years with the Hoyas.

"Right now, 70-30 -- 70 coming back," Green said. "It depends on whether I'm ready. I still have a lot of things I need to work on to play at that level."

Both players are potential lottery picks, and both said they want to get a gauge of what their NBA value is now and what it might be if they stay in school another year.

"Do I want to go eight-through-14, or do I want to go top three next year?" Hibbert said. "That does play a factor in my decision."

Hibbert put his odds of returning at 50-50, even though he said Green is the more NBA-ready player. Should both return, coach John Thompson III's team could be a favorite to win the NCAA title next season. The Hoyas made the Final Four this year before losing to Ohio State in the national semifinals.

"I wouldn't want to be at the end of a bench on an NBA team, not being able to develop and show what I can do, so another year here would be great, obviously," Hibbert said. "But I'm just going to see if Coach thinks I'm ready. I would love to come back and get a national championship banner in here. We were close this year, but next year could be great."

Green and Hibbert have until June 18 to withdraw their names if they want to return to Georgetown. The draft is June 28.

"School is only going to be here four years," Green said. "The NBA will be there forever. You can't just give up that. That's a big thought in this process. Either way, I'm going to come back and get my degree."

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