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NETS: Draft Central 08: Roy Hibbert

The teams take on the workout.

“Roy is a very talented, skilled player. In some ways much more skilled on the block with different moves and things than some of the other players. He had a good day today. In some ways this was probably a difficult match up for him because we had a guy that was a little bit more mobile, big strong kid. He had to get out on the floor more than he’s used to but he did very well.”
—Nets General Manager Kiki Vandeweghe

“On an overall view I like it when kids stay in school. I think it’s a good decision generally for them to get a year of maturity, get a year of good coaching. Would he have gone higher? That’s a tough call. It’s anyone’s guess. At the end of the day whatever player he’s going to become he’ll be a better player by staying in school. He’s young and he’s still going to improve a lot.”
—Nets General Manager Kiki Vandeweghe on Roy Hibbert’s decision to go back to Georgetown for his senior season

“Looked to be in the best shape of his career. He’s really worked hard to transform his body. He’s a very skilled, very fundamental guy. Looks to be a legit 7-footer, even bigger. First class kid and did a nice job in the workout from start to finish.”
—Nets Director of Scouting Gregg Polinsky

Hibbert's take on the draft.

On today’s workout as compared to others that he has been to
“It was a lot different than the other ones. We did a lot of one-on-one, full court, three-on-three and it’s a lot of stuff that’s competitive. We did a little shooting but they wanted to see how we compete and go up against other players.”

On playing in the New York metropolitan area
“It would be nice, obviously. I just have to take it one step at a time. I did my best out there today and I gave it my all. Hopefully they’ll take that back, look over the tape, and talk amongst themselves and maybe I can come here. That’d be a nice opportunity.”

On whether the amount of big men in the draft helps or hurts his draft stock
“All throughout college I guarded 6’7, 6’8 centers and I relish the fact that I get to play against big guys so it’s fun. I just have to compete and show the guys what I can really do.”

On who he would like to play for
“I’ll go anywhere. Obviously I want to play in the NBA but I also want to produce and go to a good spot.”