Johnson and Gibson

James Johnson

http://www.nba.com/draft2009/prospects/162.html

Career Highlights:

Two-time Third Team All-ACC honoree.
Was freshman All-American and runner up for ACC Rookie of the Year.
Lead Wake Forest in rebounding in each of his two seasons.
Finished career with 903 points and 508 rebounds.

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Taj Gibson

http://www.nba.com/draft2009/prospects/142.html

Career Highlights:

USC's all-time leader in shots blocked with 253, also ranking third all-time in the Pac-10.
Ranks second on USC's all-time rebounding list with 896 rebounds.
Ranks 16th on USC's all-time scoring list with 1,307 points.
Earned All-Conference Second Team honors as a junior, while also being named the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year. Earned All-Conference Third team honors and All-Defensive team First Team honors as a sophomore.
Named to the Pac-10 All-Freshman team as a freshman.

I'm a fan of both. I already gave other scouting information on both of them in other threads, so I'll provide some comparisons on them here.

With Johnson I have the Nocioni comparison (just add a better jumper, more athleticism, a smoother and more in control game, and more strength), but I've seen other comparisons as well. I've heard his style of play compared to Paul Pierce (obviously not at the level though), and I've heard his mix of athleticism/speed and size compared to LeBron (not his skill or style necessarily though). While those last two really don't add up to much, it's just interesting to see.

As for with Gibson, take Noah, remove some of the hustle, add a brain, and polish his offensive game, giving him a decent jumper out to about 20 or so. I've also heard Vin Baker minus the alcohol and Joe Smith as comparisons.