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Draft Prospect: Kosta Koufos

2007-08 Stats

Career

Kosta Koufos was one of the top freshman centers in the country this season, averaging 14.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game. The Ohio State big man finished first on his team in rebounds and blocks, and second in scoring and field goal percentage.

Koufos also stacked up well against his Big Ten foes, finishing second in the conference in blocks, fifth in scoring and rebounding and seventh in field goal percentage.

During his senior season at Glen Oaks High School, Koufos averaged 25.9 points, 15.4 rebounds, and 5.2 blocks per game.

In the summer of 2007, Koufos averaged 26.5 points, 13, rebounds, 3.5 blocks, and 1.4 steals in the U-18 European Championships playing for the Greek National Team.

Koufos has declared for draft and hired agent Mark Termini, ending his college eligibility.

Awards

Led Ohio State to the NIT Championship, earning Most Outstanding Player honors for the tournament.

Was voted to the All-Big Ten Third Team by both the media and coaches.

Big Ten coaches voted Koufos to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team -Led Greece to the silver medal at the U-18 European Championships. Was MVP of the tournament for his efforts.

2007 McDonald’s and EA Sports All-American

Finished second in voting for Mr. Ohio Basketball voting

Strengths

Skilled big man with excellent size, length and good body. Has a 7-foot-4 inch wingspan. Has great strength and good, but not great athleticism for his size. Has offensive skills both inside and out. Nice moves and footwork in the paint. Excellent midrange shooter with very consistent range out to 18 feet. Has 3-point range as well, but is much more streaky from there. He lacks the explosiveness to be an elite shot-blocker, but his timing is good. Decent rebounder. Good passer out of double-teams. Is pretty mobile for a big man. (ESPN.com)

Legit seven-footer with a feathery shooting touch from the outside. Can post up effectively underneath or face the basket and knock down mid-range shots. Skilled and plays with basketball smarts. (NBA.com)

He has as superb of a face-up game as anyone his size; he can hit step back J’s from 20 feet and his shot is extremely smooth and confident. He is a conscientious and active screener and when he improves his footwork on the pick and roll and pick and pop, he will be a deadly offensive threat. (RealGM.com)

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