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- Name: Gary Forbes
- Position: SG/SF
- Height: 6-7
- Weight: 220
- College Team: Massachusetts Minutemen
- Nationality: American
- Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
- Birthdate: 2/25/1985
- Class: Senior
- High School: Benjamin Banneker Academy
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Strengths: Great ball handler for his size capable of taking most defenders off the dribble … Gets solid separation from his defender due to his quick 1st step and hesitation fakes … Excels in isolation plays where most of his defenders aren’t capable of stopping Forbes in 1 on 1 situations … Creative slasher who will use his good body control and height to convert difficult moves by using the glass or rim to shield him from shot blockers … Possesses excellent court vision and is unselfishly willing to find open teammates … Forbes’ versatility to play small forward and shooting guard allows him to create mismatches … Takes bigger players off the dribble or use his size to post up small defenders … Attacks the basket, enabling him to pick-up a solid amount of fouls … Even more impressive, once Forbes gets in the lane his strength allows him to absorb contact and finish … Has three point range on his jumper … Underrated basketball IQ - really looks at how the defense is playing him and makes game changes accordingly … Brings a great deal of toughness, has no problem playing physical or being defended hard … Has shown solid signs of a nice turnaround jumper from 16 feet … Excellent rebounder for his position … Has displayed good leadership skills this year by vocally calming teammates in key moments … Possesses the ability to hit the pull-up off the dribble if his defender is playing him for his drive … Has a great attitude and a willingness to improve.
Weaknesses: While Forbes has three point range he isn’t very consistent … Seems to get a little wild with the ball at times by being too flashy or over penetrating … These are the primary reasons he can be a little turnover prone … Tends to force shots that are very questionable … Athletically, Forbes isn’t mind blowing in any one area - he doesn’t have the quickness and leaping ability the NBA covets … Defensively, his lateral quickness leaves a little to be desired … This really seems to affect him at times when he has to defend explosive players … Not great at moving without the ball, prefers to create offensively with the ball in his hands … Perimeter shooting goes through periods of streakiness … Doesn’t play defense with the intensity and effort that you would like to see, almost appears like he views it as a chore … Lacks the upside to improve by leaps and bounds … Can get a little frustrated if his shots aren’t falling early, leading him to making some mental mistakes from time to time … Despite his passing ability Forbes can get almost single minded and drive in the lane and not think to pass out … Needs to understand what his limitations are and stick with his strengths …
Matthew Maurer - 2/19/08
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SEASONS
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GP
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FG%
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3PT%
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FT%
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SPG
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BPG
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RPG
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APG
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PPG
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2003-04 Virginia
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31
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43.1
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27.6
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50.7
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1.0
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0.9
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4.0
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1.5
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7.6
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2004-05 Virginia
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29
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46.6
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29.9
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58.5
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0.6
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0.7
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4.1
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0.9
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9.4
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2005-06 Massachusetts
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Did Not Play Transfer Student
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2006-07 Massachusetts
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33
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42.7
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32.7
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64.0
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0.9
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0.5
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5.8
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2.5
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13.0
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2007-08 Massachusetts
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36
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40.7
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29.2
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72.0
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1.1
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0.7
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7.5
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3.0
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19.4
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DIV I Totals
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129
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43.1
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29.9
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61.8
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0.9
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0.7
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5.5
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2.0
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12.7
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