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Article: Young big men blossoming.(SPORTS)(WIZARDS NOTES)

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October 16, 2007
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Byline: John N. Mitchell, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Washington Wizards coach Eddie Jordan has watched his second unit closely, trying to make sure he sees just what he wants out of players that will help fill out the rotation when the regular season begins.

Through three games Jordan has talked more about the play of big men Andray Blatche and Oleksiy Pecherov. Blatche (9.7) and Pecherov (9.3) lead the Wizards in scoring through three games. Blatche also leads the team in rebounding (6.7) and minutes played. Pecherov, at 5.0, ranks third on the team in rebounding, behind only Blatche and Brendan Haywood (6.0).

After notching 10 points, five rebounds, four assists and ...

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