NBA Comparison - Jonathan Bender

Strengths: One of the top prospects of Puerto Rico. This 16 year old small forward can handle the basketball with ease and posesses a very good three point shot, especially when he is set. It's not rare to see him play the point for his High School team in Puerto Rico, were he played with fellow NBA prospect Peter John Ramos. Moves very well, although he can be considered an average athlete. Solid basketball fundamentals.

Weaknesses: Doesn't like physical play. Needs to add more than 20 pounds to gain the neccesary strenght to play at a higher level. Too pasive in the offensive end and normally doesn't score off the dribble. Not a very good rebounder, just doesn't like to get dirty down low. Needs to add more variety to his offensive arsenal so that he can maximize his size. His atheletic ability is average. He won't jump over anyone or go strong to the hole to finish a play.

-Herminio Nieves -- 4/27/04

The top prospect from Puerto Rico. A good athlete with developing skills. One of the top players in his age group in the world but must keep developing to stay there. Skinny big man with good fluidity. Runs the floor well enough for a small forward. Can really shoot the ball. His scoring ability is innate. Extremely skinny right now, but will have time to bulk up as he's born in 87. One of the top big men prospects from Latin America.

Was scheduled to play at Bloomington South High School in Indiana but a family member was ill and his parents decided against going.

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