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Erazem Lorbek
Height: 6-10 | Weight: 240 | Position: PF
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Scouting report: Withdrew from the 2004 draft when he wasn't guaranteed to be a first-round pick. Signed with an agent after leaving Michigan State that season, so he couldn't return to college. The Slovenian native made a name for himself during the Spartans' surprising run to the South Regional final in 2004, averaging 11.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in four NCAA tournament games. Was just a part-time starter during the regular season as he played 15.7 minutes per game, averaging 6.4 points and 3.3 boards while shooting 53 percent from the field. Has a lot to learn and must build strength. Shows good touch with mid-range jumpers, passes well in the high post, runs the floor well and is a good finisher. Named MVP of the 2002 European Championships for Juniors, averaging 21 points and 10.3 rebounds while leading Slovenia to a second-place finish. Averaged 9.2 points and 4.9 rebounds for Climano Bologna of the Euroleague this year. A likely second-round pick. (AP)