2006 NBA draft

A thumbnail look at the first 10 selections of the NBA draft:

No. 1 Toronto

Andrea Bargnani, f, Benetton Treviso (Italy)

6-10, 225 … 10.9 ppg, 4.1 rpg

Early entry. … Top-rated international prospect. … Skilled offensive player. … Has range past the 3-point line and can get his shot off over the defender. … Can beat the defender off the dribble. … Has a quick release. … Strong defender down low. … Decent rebounder. … Needs to get stronger.

Assessment: Bargnani gives the Raptors a frontcourt player who can stretch the defense and complement forwards Chris Bosh and Charlie Villanueva.

No. 2 Chicago

LaMarcus Aldridge, f-c, Texas

6-11, 240 … 15.0 ppg. 9.2 rpg

Traded to Portland

Early entry. … A typical NBA post player: long, athletic and versatile. … Uses his body to create position on the offensive end. … Smart, runs the floor well.

Assessment: Made post scoring a priority by trading rights to Aldridge to Portland for Tyrus Thomas, a more athletic forward.

No. 3 Charlotte

Adam Morrison, f, Gonzaga

6-8, 205 … 28.1 ppg, 5.5 rpg

Early entry. … A scorer with the complete offensive repertoire. … A true competitor, leaves it all on the floor. … Constant motion on offense. … Can create for himself.

Assessment: Morrison gives the Bobcats the go-to scorer they so sorely need.

No. 4 Portland

Tyrus Thomas, f, LSU

6-9, 215 … 12.3 ppg, 9.2 rpg

Traded to Chicago

Early entry. … Played one season at LSU. … SEC Freshman of the Year. … Tremendous leaping ability. … Excellent rebounder and shot blocker.

Assessment: The Blazers improved their size and athleticism by landing Brandon Roy, Sergio Rodrgiuez, Joel Freeland and trading Thomas to Chicago for Aldridge.

No. 5 Atlanta

Shelden Williams, f, Duke

6-9, 250 … 18.7 ppg, 10.6 rpg

ACC Defensive Player of the Year. … Prolific rebounder and shot blocker. … Very strong, dominates the paint. … Goes hard every possession.

Assessment: Williams fits the bill for the Hawks who stand to lose Al Harrington to free agency.

No. 6 Minnesota

Brandon Roy, g, Washington

6-6, 215 … 20.2 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 4.1 apg

Traded to Portland

Has it all on offense: can shoot, dribble, penetrate and pass. … Intelligent and fearless. … Makes good decisions and plays under control.

Assessment: Trading Roy to Portland for Randy Foye makes the Timberwolves more athletic in the backcourt.

No. 7 Boston

Randy Foye, g, Villanova

6-4, 210 … 20.5 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3.0 apg

Traded to Portland

Terrific all-around guard. … Can score inside or out. … Terrific rebounder for his size. … Tough defender who can guard bigger players.

Assessment: Trading the rights to Foye to Portland for Sebastian Telfair seemingly ends Celtics’ search for a point guard.

No. 8 Houston

Rudy Gay, f, Connecticut

6-9, 220 … 15.2 ppg, 6.4 rpg

Early entry. … Versatile, can score from anywhere on the floor. … He can shut down most opposing small forwards.

Assessment: Gay gives the Rockets an insurance policy in case Tracy McGrady’s back problems return.

No. 9 Golden State

Patrick O’Bryant, c, Bradley

7-0, 260 … 13.4 ppg, 8.3 rpg

Early entry. … Has an exceptionally large wingspan for blocking shots and rebounds. … Good agility for a 7-footer and runs the court well.

Assessment: O’Bryant brings shot-blocking and rebounding to a team desperate for defensive help.

No. 10 Seattle

Mouhamed Saer Sene, c-f, Verviers-Pepinster (Belgium)

6-11, 230 … 3.1 ppg, 4.1 rpg

Early entry. … Raw, with great potential. … Long, athletic and can jump. … His offensive skills are limited. … Excels on defense.

Assessment: Another 7-footer with questionable offensive skills to go with big men Johan Petro and Robert Swift, who have a similar lack of skills.

Sources: Associated Press; assessments by USA Today.