Player Profile: Al-Farouq Aminu - SF

Al-Farouq Aminu
Norcross '08
SF - 6'9 - 210 lbs
Plays Like: Luol Deng, Tayshaun Prince
Committed To: Wake Forest

Aminu has an extremely intriguing body-type and athletic ability that should be intriguing to NBA teams that run a fast paced, "small ball" style, and could log minutes at the power forward spot in a fast-paced system if he gains some muscle mass. He is more suited for the 3, displaying ball handling abilities and good moves off the dribble to the basket. He has a very smooth jumpshot. He is a very good ball handler and is capable of leading the break if its off of a long rebound. He is an extremely fluid athlete and finishes dunks with ease. Plays extremely hard, and has a pretty good basketball IQ.

He is a capable rebounder but could improve, may need to get stronger to play any power forward. He loves his outside shot but needs to take it to the rim more. Could learn to capitalize on his length in the post better, but may not need to if he is used as a small forward.