James Tyler
Baby SHAQ
(NBA Draft 2008)

Age: 19
Height: 7'2"
Weight: 315lbs
Position: 5
College/University: None
Passport: USA.

James Tyler is only 19 years and was rated one of the top young big guys in the USA and had committed to LSU but decided to do a developmental year in Europe before the NBA Draft in 2008

Outlook:

• The USA basketball community calls James “Baby Shaq” due to his immense size.
• He has been scouted by the top universities in the USA and he is known in the NBA community.
• He is a legitimate NBA prospect that will apply for the 2008 NBA draft.
• He has soft hands and great moves for a big man. With better conditioning he could be a starter in the NBA someday.
• He needs a good European program with a good fitness and weight-training program.

Career:

• 2006-07 Patterson Prep
• 2005-06 IMG Academy
• 2006: ABCD Camp; NBA Players Camp
• 2005-06: Rated by Rivals scouting as a top 50 player in the USA