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2007-08 Stats:
Italian League

Mock Draft Predictions:
bobcats.com Mock Draft Average: June 18 - No. 10

Highest Prediction: No. 6 - InsideHoops, Pro Basketball News, Sporting News/Yahoo, Ridiculous Upside

Lowest Prediction: No. 13 - RealGM, HoopsWorld.com

What they're saying:
ESPN.com
“Galinari reminds scouts of Toni Kukoc because of his fantastic basketball IQ. He has point forward skills, can score from just about anywhere and has excellent leadership qualities. Despite his rather ordinary athleticism and a so-so 3-point shot, he’s easily the best international prospect in the draft.”

RealGM
"Gallinari is an improving shooter, but his feel for the lane and ability to handle the ball is exceptional. He would be a top-flight point guard prospect if he were 6-2. He has the ability and confidence to play multiple positions on the NBA level. With such pure instincts, he would fit in on any team, no matter if he improves his athleticism or not."

Collegehoops.net
"Gallinari is a very impressive NBA prospect and should be a solid NBA pro. Whether he has as much “upside” as a prospect like Nicolas Batum is debatable, but Gallinari is definitely more NBA-ready than Batum and has the potential to be an above average NBA player."

NBADraft.net
"Very good athlete. PG skills in a 6-8 forward body, can play all the back-court spots. Has great fundamentals for his age, drives well and know how to create his own shot or pass the ball. His ball-handling is very strong for a man of his height. He can drive to the basket from left and right with a good first step and often tryes finishing with a dunk in traffic. Plays decently in the low post. Above average rebounder for the role. Good ball-hawk thanks to his quick hands. Reads the defense well so he's able to receive a lot of fouls and go to the FT line many times per game. Plays with intensity and heart. Natural born talent with intriguing upside: at 6-8 probably hasn't finished growing (has long legs not proportioned to the rest of body)."

Draft Express
“Size for position…Productivity at highest level outside NBA at young age…maturity…versatility…fundamentals…ability to play multiple positions…strength…frame…intensity…winning mentality.”

HoopsHype.com
"Precocious European talent who is producing at the highest levels of international basketball, already as a teenager. A versatile small forward with great size who can play multiple positions on the floor. A solid shooter, terrific ball-handler and excellent passer."