Player Profile: Samardo Samuels - PF

Samardo Samuels
St. Benedict's Prep '08
PF - 6'8 - 245 lbs
Plays Like: Zach Randolph, Al Horford
Committed To: Louisville

Samardo is one of the premiere back-to-the-basket low post players in the class of '08. He is a great finisher around the rim, and uses his strength to his advantage and abuses defenders. Surprising ball-handling ability for his size as well, and knows how to find the open man from the low post. Very solid rebounder and should be a double-double guy on the next levels.

He is a little undersized for the low post. He isn't a great low post defender. His strength is good, but will need to improve for college and the pros. He takes perimeter shots but needs to improve on this aspect of the game if he wants this to be a part of his offensive repertoire.

Player Profile: Greg Monroe - PF

Greg Monroe
Helen Cox '08
PF - 6'10 - 235 lbs
Plays Like: Chris Bosh, LaMarcus Aldridge
Committed To: Georgetown

Has a very developed face-up game in the post, which compliments his nice mid-range shot. He has extremely polished ball-handling skills for a power forward. Great passer for a big man. Also has a very developed body with a long wingspan. Physically, he is ready for the college, but needs to put on more weight for the pros. Can be very effective on the high post.

Like many young players, his work ethic has been questioned. He is a mediocre free throw shooter, but is capable of a better percentage at the line because he shows nice shooting touch in actual game action. Some speculate that putting on muscle has slowed him down and restricted his ability to display athleticism, but he is still a solid athlete.