As we start getting closer and closer to the June 28th NBA Draft, I thought it would be a good idea to start taking a closer look at some of the players who might be plying their trade in Atlanta next season.

Though I am a huge college basketball fan, I didn't really see most of the guys projected to be available to us enough times to comment on them at length.

Fortunately, one of the beautiful things about this here Internet is there are many blogs out there that follow these guys all year long and can give insight into what kinds of players they are and what they are capable of becoming.

Today we continue our series with Georgetown forward Jeff Green, who could potentially be available for the Hawks with the #11 pick.

Our guest expert today is Dan Steinberg, who write the DC Sports Bog for the Washington Post, one of the best blogs out there on the Internet. Here are his words on the Hoya forward, with a large assist from Camille Powell, the Post's Georgetown beat writer:

Jeff Green:
Draft Express profile

How they got here: Late-blooming HS star in nearby Prince George's County; three-year starter; Big East co-rookie of the year with Rudy Gay; Big East player of the year; most outstanding player at Big East tournament and NCAA East regional.

Strengths: Versatile -- occasionally brought the ball up for the Hoyas and played point-forward. Excellent passer -- particularly loves the backdoor bounce pass. Really understands the game and makes good decisions -- John Thompson III says he's the smartest player he's ever coached. Unselfish. Not super-athletic, but is explosive -- recall his big one-handed put-back dunk against Boston College in the NCAA second round. Never seems hurried or flustered. At the college level, he was the guy you prayed would foul out if you rooted against Georgetown; having the ball in the hands at the end of the game was never a good sign.

Weaknesses: Inconsistent outside shot. Not always aggressive in looking for his own shot. Took a lot of heat for not being more aggressive in the Final Four, but don't make too much out of one tourney game. People were ready to coronate Noah greatest player in NCAA history after six tournament games last spring. They also say Green lacks footspeed. I'm guessing he'd be able to beat me in a race.

Why Hawks fans should want him: He's a winner -- he led Northwestern HS to its first Maryland state title in 17 years, and Georgetown to its first Final Four in 22 years. Hit three game-winning shots as a junior. Hoyas were 72-30 in his three seasons. Many observers thought he was the best player through the first four rounds of the NCAA tourney.

What might give Hawks fans pause: What position will he play in the NBA? Does he have the quickness and outside shooting to play the 3? Will fans in the Southeast confuse him with NASCAR's Jeff Green?

What current player he reminds you of: Responses vary in WaPo land. Boris Diaw seems to be the most popular pick. His stats in his senior year, averaged over a 48-minute game, compare more closely to David West than anyone else in the league, but he probably won't develop into that type of a scorer.