EXPERT ANALYSIS

"Elton Brand is an intriguing pro prospect. At 6-8, he is undersized for a power forward, yet he runs the floor extremely well and can beat his man downcourt to score or establish early post position. He has long arms and huge hands, and he plays bigger than he's listed. Brand has a great touch, and can score with his back to the basket with simple post moves that will be more refined on the next level. He is a "below-the-rim" player, but so is Karl Malone, the NBA player to whom Brand is most often compared. Brand is unorthodox and not always smooth, but he had great success even when keyed upon. Brand is agile and can step out and guard on the perimeter. A big question for Brand was his handling of the double-team. At first he would just bull his way through it, but later in his sophomore season he began to make better and quicker decisions. However, Brand did not react well to the double-teams he saw in the NCAA final against UConn, and looked unprepared. Brand should be in better condition in the NBA and show even better speed and agility. The questions: Can he show a face-up game and hit the mid-range jumper? Can he guard bigger people inside and cover out on the perimeter?" -- ESPN's Jay Bilas

College: Duke
Height: 6-8
Weight: 260 pounds
Position: Forward
Age: 20 (March 11, 1979)
Birthplace: Peekskill, N.Y.

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