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Draft Prospect: Nicolas Batum

2007-08 Stats

Career

Member of the French U-16 and U-18 National Team, played at the 2004 European U-16 Championship, played at the 2005 and 2006 European U-18 Championship, debut with MSB Le Mans during the 2005-06 season.

Awards

Won the 2005-06 French National Championship with Le Mans, won the gold medal at the 2006 European U-18 Championship, part of World Select Team at Nike Hoops Summit (team comprised of the top U-19 players from around the world).

Strengths

Long, athletic and versatile swingman who competes hard on both ends. Can hit the three-point shot, dribble and pull-up or drive and finish at the rim. (NBA.com)

Silky-smooth swing man. Has a high basketball IQ and can play several positions on the floor. Long arms. Very athletic. Excellent defender with quick hands and feet. Beginning to show nice range on his jump shot. Has developed a pro body. (ESPN.com)

Clutch player. Shows the ability to raise his level of play in big games. Makes his teammates better with his vision and ability to create. Has a diverse offensive game with the ability to pull up off the dribble, hit from outside, and penetrate to the rim. (NBADraft.net)

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