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My first character is completed! Mark Ferramin, the tall, lanky, geeky ferret who is the best inside defensive force in the Draft! Not your prototypical basketball player personality, but that's what I wanted. I like it when you see a player and say "That guy can't possibly be any good, just look at him" and then Surprise! He's actually good. ;)

More than halfway done finally! Got a long way to go! X,x

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Info:

Name: Mark Ferramin
Nickname: Force Field
Position: Center
Species: Ferret
Gender: Male
Height: 7'6"
Weight: 231 lbs
Birthplace: Albuquerque, NM



Stats:

PPG: 9.7
RPG: 14.1
APG: 0.8
SPG: 0.5
BPG: 4.7
TO: 2.0

FG%: 54%
FT%: 54%
3PT%: 0%



Player Report:

Projected: TOP 8

It's hard to imagine Mark Ferramin as the type to dominate a basketball game. Obviously he's 7'6", but that's not a free pass to FBA stardom, as many others as tall and taller have had little success in the league. Plus, he is a scrawny, nerdish type (who wears thick, black rimmed glasses ala Weezer) and well, he's just flat out not that intimidating. Except to judge this book by its cover would be a big mistake.

It's hard to get a peep out of him on or off the court, as he is very shy and keeps to himself mostly. But this slinky ferret is a defensive powerhouse that protects the rim with great ferocity. In fact, he is the greatest defensive pillar available, leading the blocks and rebounds among draft prospects by a good margin. This mountain of mustelid is definitely a contender for Defensive Player of the Year every time he steps on the court, and those who feel emboldened to challenge him upon noticing his meek expression and big glasses had better rethink their decision to wander into the paint and try to score on him.

Not bogged down with the meatier frames of most centers 7 1/2 feet or taller, Ferramin is swift footed and fast, allowing him to do more than just plant himself by the rim and wait for opponents to drive into the paint. His strongest asset is his superb timing and his help defense, which often seems to come out of nowhere given the fact that he could be 10 feet away and out of the play one second when a player goes up for a shot and the next second he's flying through to block it. He doesn't fall for a lot of fakes, and he is also very good at getting his paws on basketballs while avoiding fouls, a talent that's often overlooked, but essential in today's game.

He plays with a lot of energy, but can get a bit timid when faced with more aggressive opposition, a "nice guy" factor he has to overcome. The greatest chance to beat him is to take him down low and bang up against him, as he is not a fan of a lot of physical contact and doesn't have the bulk to hold down stronger opponents. He's also been called "too polite" on the court at times and could use a nice "mean streak" (if you're pardon the oxymoron).

His shot isn't great, but it is improving, and he shows signs of being able to hit turnarounds and mid range jumpers from 17 feet a year or two in the future. Otherwise, he's not a go-to-guy on offense, and he won't razzle-dazzle anyone on offense with any fancy moves. He will get a good amount of put back dunks and lay-ups though, since he averages 8 offensive rebounds a game. And he's always easy to find for a quick oop-dunk.

Ferramin is already a superb defensive player and will hold down any team's fort quite well. But once he plays a couple years in the league and gets a feel for how big men play against him, gets in the weight room and adds a few pounds of muscle, and learns a few good post moves or improves his jumpshot, he might just be that franchise cornerstone center your team has been looking for.


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Read the whole 2010 FBA Draft Report here --> http://www.fletcherapts.com/fba-roo.....port-2010.html


Mark Ferramin character ©  jtigerclaw

Art ©  jtigerclaw

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