AndyPopCat
07-08-2007, 08:29 AM
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewarticle.php?a=2163
John Riek, 7’1, 222 lbs., Center, 2009
The next big thing to emerge out of the Sudan was put on center stage in Akron, as 7’1 junior John Reik put his stuff on display. He is one of the most freakishly long players that I have ever seen, owing a wingspan measured between 7’6 and 7’8, depending on whom you are talking to. He runs the floor remarkably well and has soft touch that is very uncommon for your typical raw, Sudanese big man. Defensively is where he is at his best, possessing very good rebounding skills and doing an excellent job of keeping the ball high and utilizing his massive height. As far as shot blocking is concerned, John showed off outstanding timing and control, blocking at least five shots while rarely committing any fouls.
By no means is anyone calling Riek anywhere near a finished prospect, as he still has a long ways to go on the offensive end of the floor. However, his defensive prowess has certainly allowed him to emerge as one of the elite big men prospects that the class of 2009 has to offer.[/p]
John Riek, 7’1, 222 lbs., Center, 2009
The next big thing to emerge out of the Sudan was put on center stage in Akron, as 7’1 junior John Reik put his stuff on display. He is one of the most freakishly long players that I have ever seen, owing a wingspan measured between 7’6 and 7’8, depending on whom you are talking to. He runs the floor remarkably well and has soft touch that is very uncommon for your typical raw, Sudanese big man. Defensively is where he is at his best, possessing very good rebounding skills and doing an excellent job of keeping the ball high and utilizing his massive height. As far as shot blocking is concerned, John showed off outstanding timing and control, blocking at least five shots while rarely committing any fouls.
By no means is anyone calling Riek anywhere near a finished prospect, as he still has a long ways to go on the offensive end of the floor. However, his defensive prowess has certainly allowed him to emerge as one of the elite big men prospects that the class of 2009 has to offer.[/p]
