Mid to late first round.


Center with size and strength…Great rebounder…Physical defender…Soft touch…Excellent free throw shooter…Great passer…Effective shot blocker…Superior work ethic…Lacks athleticism…Not very explosive…Slow laterally…Very Robotic.


“Roy is a very talented, skilled player. In some ways much more skilled on the block with different moves and things than some of the other players. He had a good day today. In some ways this was probably a difficult match up for him because we had a guy that was a little bit more mobile, big strong kid. He had to get out on the floor more than he’s used to but he did very well.”
—Nets General Manager Kiki Vandeweghe

“On an overall view I like it when kids stay in school. I think it’s a good decision generally for them to get a year of maturity, get a year of good coaching. Would he have gone higher? That’s a tough call. It’s anyone’s guess. At the end of the day whatever player he’s going to become he’ll be a better player by staying in school. He’s young and he’s still going to improve a lot.”
—Nets General Manager Kiki Vandeweghe on Roy Hibbert’s decision to go back to Georgetown for his senior season

“Looked to be in the best shape of his career. He’s really worked hard to transform his body. He’s a very skilled, very fundamental guy. Looks to be a legit 7-footer, even bigger. First class kid and did a nice job in the workout from start to finish.”
—Nets Director of Scouting Gregg Polinsky


On today’s workout as compared to others that he has been to
“It was a lot different than the other ones. We did a lot of one-on-one, full court, three-on-three and it’s a lot of stuff that’s competitive. We did a little shooting but they wanted to see how we compete and go up against other players.”

On playing in the New York metropolitan area
“It would be nice, obviously. I just have to take it one step at a time. I did my best out there today and I gave it my all. Hopefully they’ll take that back, look over the tape, and talk amongst themselves and maybe I can come here. That’d be a nice opportunity.”

On whether the amount of big men in the draft helps or hurts his draft stock
“All throughout college I guarded 6’7, 6’8 centers and I relish the fact that I get to play against big guys so it’s fun. I just have to compete and show the guys what I can really do.”

On who he would like to play for
“I’ll go anywhere. Obviously I want to play in the NBA but I also want to produce and go to a good spot.”


During 2007-08 senior season led team in scoring (13.4 ppg), rebounding (6.4 rpg) and blocks (2.2 bpg)…Second team AP All-American…First Team All-Big East…Third in Big East in field goal percentage at 60.9%…During 2006-07 junior season ranked second on team in points at 12.9 ppg…Led team in rebounds (6.9 rpg) and blocked shots (90)…All-NCAA East Regional First Team…All-Big East First Team…All-Big East Tournament Team…During 2005-06 sophomore season ranked second on team in scoring (11.6 ppg) and rebounds (6.9 rpg)… Named Big East Player of the Week following games at Navy and JMU…Second Team All-Big East…During 2004-05 freshman season averaged 5.1 ppg and 3.5 rpg…Named Big East Rookie of the Week following game against Notre Dame (Jan. 23)…Ranked second on the team in blocks (40).


“To say he was not expected to continue the Georgetown big-man tradition of Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning and Dikembe Mutombo - or even, for that matter, lesser Hoyas frontcourt lights like longtime pros Don Reid or Othella Harrington - is among the grander of understatements.”
- David Aldridge, Philadelphia Inquirer


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