Early Entry International Players – 2008 NBA Draft
May 17, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under NBA Draft Prospects
Here is a list of the international players who declared as early entries into the 2008 NBA Draft. These players have until June 16th to withdraw from the draft.
Pictured is Danilo Gallinari, who is considered the best draft prospect on the list below.
International Early Entry Candidates
Alexis Ajinca
Nicolas Batum
Rodrigue Beaubois
Mikheil Berishvili
Omri Casspi
Victor Claver
Nando de Colo
Danilo Gallinari
Serge Ibaka
Sergey Ilin
Joe Ingles
Jonas Jerebko
Mladen Jeremic
Maxym Korniyenko
Luc Louves
Rudy Mbemba
Henk Norel
Maxim Sheleketo
Giorgi Shermadini
Ante Tomic
Maksym Vilkhovetskyi
Ronalds Zakis
Photo: Newscom
2008 NBA Draft: International Players
January 19, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under NBA Draft Prospects
If you are in a dynasty league, it’s time to start looking at what international players could make a splash in the NBA next season. Here’s a list of player who all have a chance of being drafted in the first round.
Nicolas Batum, France
Batum is a 6-foot-8 small forward prospect who has a nice amount of skill. While he’s not a pure jump shooter yet, his all-around abilities have scouts loving his long-term potential. If he plays well in workouts, he could move into the top five players drafted in 2008.
Danilo Gallinari, Italy
Gallinari is 6-foot-9 but he has the skills …read more
