Draft Profile: Georgia Tech PF Derrick Favors

Derrick Favors #14 College: Georgia Tech Class: Freshman NBA Position: Power Forward Height: 6'9" Weight: 230 lbs Birthday: 7/15/1991

Player Biography: Considered the top recruit in the nation, Derrick Favors, an Atlanta native, elected to stay close to home and signed with Georgia Tech. Clearly, he was expected to make an immediate and major impact on the collegiate level. Favors' freshman campaign was solid but unspectacular, averaging 11.7 points and 8.3 rebounds. Though good enough for ACC Freshman of the Year honors, his player has been somewhat underwhelming in comparison to fellow freshmen John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins. Nonetheless, Favors is still considered a top-five prospect with high upside. The Nets could be a good fit.

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Strengths: • Elite athleticism • Strong rebounder • Good shot-blocker • Players fundamental defense • Good rebounder • Finishes at the rim • Good size and length • Hard worker • Efficient scorer • High potential

Weaknesses: • Lacks offensive polish • Must improve mid-range game • Lacks high level of production

Links:
• Georgia Tech Player Bio: Derrick Favors
• ESPN: Derrick Favors Statistics