Today we continue the series with second-year post player Shelden Williams. How do you think these players will do? Leave your answers in the comments!

Shelden Williams

2007 Stats: 5.5 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 46% FG, 76% FT, 0.5 bpg

2007 Highlights: Shelden's productivity in his rookie season was quite parabolic (did I just blow your mind with that math reference?). He started out playing well, receiving a lot of playing time in the absence of various Hawks players, then saw his production dip severely when his frontcourt brethren came back healthier. The Landlord rebounded (figuratively and literally) late in the season though, taking advantage of increased floor time to win Rookie of the Month honors for the Eastern Conference in April. He finished the season with four straight double-doubles (and led all rookies in that category on the season), including 16 points and 17 rebounds in the season's penultimate game against Milwaukee.

What he needs to work on this summer: Shelden played most of last season as a power forward, but started to come on strong when he was switched to the 5. If he projects to play more center in the future (or really, wherever he plays), he needs to shoot better from the field. 46% FG for a big man is subpar. At times last year, Shelden appeared to be trying to do too much at one time (a problem for almost every NBA rookie). If he works on continuing to develop a few go-to moves and stays away from his weaknesses, his shooting percentages and scoring average should go up.

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Outlook for 2007-08: Shelden got off to a good start this summer, playing well enough in Salt Lake City to earn All-League honors at the Rocky Mountain Revue. If he can build on the confidence he gained at the end of last season and this summer, he has a chance to earn more significant minutes in a crowded Hawks frontcourt. But with rookie big man Al Horford to challenge for time at center, Shelden will have to hit the ground running.

The Hawks are halfway through summer league play, as the team has won two straight over the Spurs and Mavericks to run their record to 2-1 at the Rocky Mountain Revue in Salt Lake City.

I haven't been able to watch any of the action yet (tape-delayed broadcasts of the games begin on Wednesday), so base a report on anyone's play on anything other than a box score.

Fortunately, Hawks PR whiz Jon Steinberg is out there with the team, and he was kind enough to offer up some observations on what he has seen so far. Take it away, Steiny:

As an admittedly biased observer, I feel the developments here in Salt Lake City are something Hawks fans should be very excited about. First off, summer league head coach Larry Drew has done a really nice job of balancing the need to feature the talents of Shelden Williams, Solomon Jones, Al Horford (right) and Acie Law, along with his job of teaching a team that has been together for less than two weeks to play as one.

Shelden has easily been one of the best big men in the league. With a year in the NBA under his belt (one in which he led all rookies in rebounding and double-doubles), he has been patient and efficient, yet crafty and physical, to the tune of 18.0 ppg and 9.3 rpg (.600 FG%, .750 FT%) through three contests.

Though currently sidelined by an ankle sprain, Big Al was the early talk of the Revue, showing his tremendous talent on both ends of the floor. It's hard to watch Al play, and not immediately think of comparisons (a young Elton Brand comes to mind). But his talents are so unique, it seems unfair to either player to do so. In the two games he's played here, he has been relentless on both ends of the floor, and his athleticism, physicality and attitude have been his hallmarks. Not to mention, he's a surprisingly good passer. He's put in 13.5 ppg and 7.5 rpg (.500 FG%, .875 FT%).

Acie has been a solid lead guard, initiating the offense and making good decisions with the ball, whether looking to create for others, or using his considerable scoring ability. Most importantly, his natural leadership qualities have been obvious in games, as well as on the practice floor. I also think the "unconventional point guard" tag that has followed Law around is exactly the thing that is going to make him a good pro for many years. His averages so far: 13.3 ppg, 5.0 apg and 3.7 rpg (.400 FG%, .889 FT%).

If three summer league games are any indication of the future, the Hawks have found a couple of NBA-ready rookies to add to the mix for next season, while Shelden is simply picking up where he left off as the NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for April.

Don't miss your chance to watch the replays of some of these games, and see for yourself.

The Hawks get back in action this afternoon against the Bulls. Check back with the Hawks Rocky Mountain Revue homepage for all the latest scores and updates.