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2007-08 Stats:

Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks	FG%	3FG%	FT%
16.9	6.4	2.4	0.7	1.5	.462	.268	.814

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Mock Draft Predictions:
bobcats.com Mock Draft Average: June 18 - No. 12

Highest Prediction: No. 8 - NBC Sports, DraftExpress, ESPN, FOX/NBADraft.net, Hoops Report

Lowest Prediction: No. 24 - Pro Basketball News

What they're saying:
ESPN.com
“Alexander is a sleeper. He's a long, athletic forward who really began to dominate toward the end of the season. He has the physical tools to be a very good NBA player, but he needs quite a bit more polish.”

CBSSports.com
"His stock is high so testing the waters makes sense. If he gets a first-round guarantee, it'll be hard to return to WVU."

RealGM
"He is one of the finest athletes and finishers in the entire draft. He is an aggressive leaper and can dunk on people extremely well and the radius of where he can attack the rim extends impressively. He is very nifty with the ball, using tremendous pre-dribble fakes, spin moves and is elusive to his defender. With great court awareness, he is great with his back to the bucket at the elbow or mid-post."

Collegehoops.net
"Joe Alexander had a breakout junior season at West Virginia and is primed to make some big-time NBA dough. While he is still inconsistent and a little inexperienced, his package of skills, size, athleticism and work ethic are rare. He should be a fine NBA pro."

NBADraft.net
"Talented wing player with a winner's mentality and high motor ... An above the rim athlete capable of highlight dunks and spectacular finishes ... Has a warrior's demeanor, unafraid of contact and likes to mix it up with inside guys and crash the boards ... Put on 20 lbs between his sophomore and junior seasons, and appears as though he could add another 15-20 without hurting his agility much ... The additional weight has made him much tougher finishing around the rim and muscling for rebounds ... Really excels on the glass where he uses his amazing leaping ability and tenacity ... Hustles and scraps for every loose ball, never lacking for effort ... Has a tremendous body as a big 6'8 forward with a long wingspan."

Draft Express
“Size...frame...length...athleticism...shooting mechanics/high release point...finishing around basket...mid-range jumper...ability to score in the post...productivity at high level...shot-blocking...passing ability...feel for the game...“maniacal” work ethic/self-made player...extremely competitive...intangibles...only playing organized basketball for five years...huge upside.”

HoopsHype.com
"Developing small forward with good size, length and athleticism for the position. A late bloomer who has gotten considerably better each and every year. Likes to operate in the mid-range area or in the post. Gets to the free throw line at a solid rate. Aggressive player with a good feel for the game. Lacks polish offensively, not a great perimeter shooter or ball-handler. Overall skill-level still a work in progress."