Draft Profile: Wake Forest SF Al-Farouq Aminu

Al-Farouq Aminu #1 College: Wake Forest Class: Sophomore NBA Position: Small Forward Height: 6'8" Weight: 210 lbs Birthday: 9/21/1990

Player Biography: Al-Farouq Aminu attended Norcross High School, where he starred alongside current Georgia Tech prospect Gani Lawal before committing to Wake Forest. Aminu, averaging 13 points and 8 rebounds as a freshman, was been key to the Demon Deacons' resurgence as a freshman. He elected to return to school, though he was considered a lottery pick in 2009. Aminu increased his production with averages of 16 points and 11 rebounds, earning third-team All-American honors and solidifying himself as a top-ten prospect.

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Strengths: • Ideal length • Works hard defensively • Contest shots well • Finishes pretty well • Excellent rebounder • Athleticism • Quickness • Potential

Weaknesses: • Tweener at 3/4 • Lacks strength • Lacks shooting range • Questionable shot selection • Is he NBA ready?

Links:
• Wake Forest Player Bio: Al-Farouq Aminu
• ESPN: Al-Farouq Aminu Statistics