Al Horford, Power Forward/Center – Atlanta Hawks
Few low-post players in the game have the passing, shooting, rebounding and defensive versatility of this Dominican who won consecutive NCAA championships with the Florida Gators in 2006 and 2007. Selected third overall by the Hawks in 2007 Horford, whose father Tito Horford played in the NBA, has progressively improved in almost every offensive category since his rookie season, especially in points scored (currently averaging a career-high 17.4 per game). A two-time All-Star and no stranger to NBA playoff basketball, Horford will need to deliver standout performances if the Hawks wish to silence the experts who have them bowing out in the first round.
