Yeah, Sweets used to block more than 3 shots per game in college. He had great timing on his blocks.

Although I'm not a big fan of Sweetney... VDes... may have it right... Randolph and Sweets have similar bodies and game. Randolph is bigger, but his game is based on post moves and footwork. If Sweetney (a legit 6'8) can get in better shape and keep working he may be a useful low-post. The Randolph comparison actually made me feel better.

exactly... Sweetney does need to lose a little weight but he's got a VERY wide body. I dont mean just fat either, he's extremely broad and thick, and he has the great wingspan making him deceptively taller.

My gut feeling is he just need a year like Frank did to adjust to the NBA game and the NBA life. Losing his father at the start of the season couldnt have helped.

The thing is he wasnt just a college player that pushed guys around because he was bigger, he was a guy that was HIGHLY skilled. In 3 games against Syracuse last year he averaged 25/12/5 blocks.

I dont know if he has star potential (Zach is there right now) but having a workh horse PF with some nice post skills could be a HUGE asset for this team.