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OK he is not the type that could play center, he may not even be able to play power forward in the NBA, but he is such an aggressive rebounder you just can't ignore him. He kind of reminds me of Dennis Rodman (the good part) and if Phil Jackson wants a replacement this could be the guy. Probably a 2nd round pick, if the Lakers picked up a center/power forward in the 1st round this guy might be a nice 2nd round pick. Mark Madsen is nicknamed "Mad Dog" and he lives up to his name. More the size for a small forward in the NBA he may make it as a power forward out of shear toughness and hustle. He is a limited scorer but averages 12.5 points per game, an outstanding rebounder averaging 9.4 per game and one of the scrappiest players in the NCAA. He has a high field goal percentage of 60%, but his scoring ability is limited and may not transfer to the NBA. He can hit a jumper from 15' but his shot looks horrible and he is slow moving into it. He is a good low post player where he has excellent ballhandling abilities and is able to work his way into the defenders weakness, and finish with a high percentage up and under or turnaround hook. Unfortunately he is a poor free throw shooter at 58%, so defenders will foul him rather than let him have the high percentage shot. He is a good aggressive defender and has the strength to match up with bigger players. He is not a good passer and does not use good judgment in giving up the ball to open men on offense. He is a great rebounder, he blocks out well and is very hard to get around or push out of position, he just seems to have a nose for the ball and get more than his share of boards for a player his size. He spent two years on a Mormon mission before returning to play basketball. Some doubt he will make it to the NBA, but with his energy and enthusiasm I know he will make it. Most likely a 2nd rounder he has been invited to the Desert Classic pre-draft camp. His averages per game are 27 minutes,12.5 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 2.2 fouls, 0.5 steals, 1.5 turnovers, 0.8 blocks, makes 4.8 of 8 field goals (60%) and 2.9 of 5 free throws (58%). Scout: Ian McLean |
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I'd be a little higher on his NBA chances if he wasn't old for his class due to a Mormon mission. He became a star in college by physically dominating younger players, and that's not going to happen in the NBA. He thrived as a role player at Stanford and he works very hard, so he fits the profile of a guy who can grab an NBA bench job Scout: Kenneth Bowers |