Hasheem Thabeet – NBA Potential and Preview
June 17, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under NBA News, NBA Teams
Hasheem Thabeet, the 7-foot-3 center out of the University of Connecticut, will undoubtedly be a top three pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. The native of Tanzania has a huge frame and great potential as a defensive player.
When it comes to his NBA potential, the first thing scouts marvel at is his shot-blocking ability. In his three years at Connecticut, he averaged 3.8, 4.5 and 4.2 blocks per game, respectively. In his junior season, his 10.8 rebounds per game average was also very impressive.
Expect whichever team that drafts him to use him as a defensive center in the mold of …read more
