Kenneth Faried

• Kenneth Faried
  
• #35
  
• Forward
  

NBA Comparison: Louis Amundson

Strengths: High energy post player who excels at doing
the dirty work, in particular rebounding, defending and banging in the
post ... Plays with exuberance and aggressiveness ... An above average,
fluid athlete who is willing to sacrifice his body ... Huge hands help
him to secure rebounds. Athletic body ... An excellent run/jump athlete
with explosive leaping ability ... His long arms and explosiveness help
to compensate for his lack of ideal size ... One of the most dominant
interior forces on the college level, leads the nation in rebounds at
13.3 rpg ... A good shot blocker with timing and instincts ... Also
extremely active defensively - leading the OVC in steals at 2.3 per
game, very impressive for a bigman ... Offensive game has shown solid
improvement ... His lack of versatility and offense actually makes him a
stronger role player as he focuses most of his time and energy on
improving his rebounding, defense and post play ... Has a great feel for
positioning and using his length and quickness to gather rebounds ...
An excellent out of area rebounder ... Competes hard, seems to have
tireless energy ... Has a developing jump hook shot that he has added to
his repertoire ...

Weaknesses: Undersized both in height (6'8) and weight
(225 lbs) to play the 4 position at the NBA level ... Has to overcome
the disadvantages of playing at Morehead, Kentucky in a smaller (Ohio
Valley) Conference ... Scouts are less likely to give credence to
standout stats against lesser opponents ... Needs to further develop his
post skills. His moves are too predictable even against lesser
competition ... Lacks any real face the basket skills. Touch and
consistency are not great. Scores mostly on put backs and buckets where
he gains deep position in the paint, or is able to outclass opponents
with his athleticism ... A poor free throw shooter at below 60%
throughout his college career. Doesn't have terrible form, but needs to
focus and improve his routine some ... Passing and vision are limited.
Needs to decrease turnovers. Gets far too many giveaways for someone
that doesn't really use the bounce to set up baskets nor look to create
offense for others ... Average at finishing non-dunks around the basket
...

Notes: Declared early but withdrew from the 2010 NBA
draft ... Considered a possible late first round pick by scouts for the
2011 NBA draft ... The recent success of undersized power forwards
(Millsap, Blair, Maxiell, etc) helps his cause ... Has drawn comparisons
to Dennis Rodman and had a chance to speak with his idol who advised
him to approach every rebound as if it were his ...