NBA Prospects: Luke Harangody

by Sam Cadet If you saw Luke Harangody walk down the street you’d think he was corny looking farm boy gifted with a baller’s body. As cliché as it sounds there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to Mr. Harangody. Any college hoops head will tell you he’s currently one of the best power forwards in the nation. On top of that he’s arguably been ripe for an NBA career since his junior year at Notre Dame. He already declared for the draft last year and backed out so it’s not like Associations thoughts haven’t crossed his mind. The Second Team All-American and former Big East Player of the Year may run the low block in the NCAA. So far, the senior has saved his best for last by averaging nearly 25 and 10 a night. But the NBA is an entirely different beast. Will the “Harangody Hook” flourish in a stronger, faster professional game? Here’s a rundown of the pros and cons for this NBA bound (semi) big man. PROS Decent inside touch Harangody is far from a finesse player inside. But he ...