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Message: [QUOTE="Ricker, post: 4270387, member: 1245"] Everybody on the board knows I'm "all in" on Karaban. By the end of November, barring injury etc,, every boneyarder is going to want him on the court 24/7/365. I think he will anchor a front court spot as a 4 with Sanogo and Clingan, as an interchangeable 4-5 with either Johnson, or Akok, and as a 5 if he is the only big in the game based on a game situation. Free Throws at the end of close games: Maybe it makes sense to have a frontcourt player on the court who makes free throws - 30 for 30 Peachjam Rebounding & Post Defense 1 on 1 He boxes out and I've seen him defend multiple 7 footers and power guys. He has more lower body strength than Johnson or Akok to hold position. (Admittedly both Johnson and Akok are better off the ball rim protectors). Passing Karaban will only be behind AJ as a creative passer, and he will successfully feed another big in the post. Ball Handling Equal to Martin. Karaban can go end to end with the ball while being guarded, but he's an IQ player that will more likely give the ball up to the right player on the way. He will be a great outlet vs pressure, catching a contested inbounds pass, and distributing, or, getting fouled and going to the line. 3 Point Shooting I will be shocked if he isn't 35%+ with 3-6 attempts a game. I expect less takes coming off screens a la Polley and Hawkins, and more takes from kickouts on drives by guards. (that I assume we will have) Perimeter defense I've seen him chase Matt Cross all around the 3 point line. I've seen him shut down Kadary Richmond backdowns It isn't his forte, but he can match up sufficiently 2 Footers He will make putbacks and get the "and one". The era of missing 50% of our bunnies is over. Team Defense Up to Hurley to be using Karaban correctly. In my mind a defensive scheme that gets him stuck switching onto quick guards is where he would be in the worst shape. He can perform in a press with his IQ and anticipation in the same manner as Nadav Henefeld, (not saying as well, just similar capability). And now you know ;) You too can be on the Karaban train. Freshman bah humbug. He's a basketball player. All aboard? [/QUOTE]

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