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Comments (0) Best Candidate to Be the Next Hakeem Olajuwon - 2006

DeAndre Jordan

Standing just a shade under seven feet, this Jordan is not of the Michael mode. Instead, he's a shot-blocking machine, recently described by one national basketball recruiting junkie as "a black hole for runners, floaters, short jumpers and lay-up attempts" who "makes Ben Wallace look lazy and meek." Jordan, who recently announced plans to transfer from Episcopal High School for his senior season, ranks as the second-best prep center in America and plans to take his game to Texas A&M next fall.

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