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The FBA art frenzy continues with this happy-go-lucky fellow, Jarrod Frola, another player from the highly touted Underwood College. Both the college and the character were created by  christaphorac.

A quick note about Frola is he is just this amazingly bright, warm personality that can bring a wonderfully positive chemistry to any team. Clever, funny, cheery and extremely personable, he can make a room seem so much smaller and more personal just by being in it.

I'm sure a player like this will find a very nice place in the FBA. Any team should be happy to have him. :)

 christaphorac - Hope he looks like he fills in the 250 lbs better. He certainly got wider and more muscular... and look! SHOES! ^^ Wait, an Underwood College alum wearing shoes... on MY court?! It's more likely than you think.


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Info:

Name: Jarrod Frola
Nickname: Parlez
Position: Forward
Species: Cat
Gender: Male
Height: 6'7"
Weight: 250 lbs
Birthplace: Medford, MA


Stats:

PPG: 16.2
RPG: 6.6
APG: 4.5
SPG: 0.8
BPG: 1.2
TO: 2.0

FG%: 45%
FT%: 83%
3PT%: 38%



Player Report:

Projected: TOP 24

When one mentions the name Jarrod Frola, there are a few traits that instantly pop into one's mind. Warm, Bright, Friendly, Easy-Going, Charismatic, Sociable and Genuine. Of course these are not basketball terms, but Jarrod has made such a striking impression for being a wonderfully likeable furson off the court that he's more well known for that than his basketball talents. However, just because he lights up a room when he walks in doesn't mean he doesn't light up the court as well.

Parlez, as he's called, is one of the more notable characters on this year's (immensely talented) Underwood squad, playing sidekick to Bailey Brisbane and Wescot Yobia. Though referred to as one of U-Dub's "stars", he really doesn't embrace the star role, preferring to be a common glue guy that helps fill in holes where the team needs him. Ever cheerful and smiling, Jarrod does whatever the coach asks, doesn't complain, never trash talks (he actually compliments opponents for hitting shots in his face often) and always seems to be having a good time (except when his team loses). He hustles, brings energy, passion, intangibles and the joy of competition to the court every time he steps on it, perhaps gaining him more exposure than a normal "glue guy" would get.

Jarrod is simply the consummate team player. He does everything well, but nothing spectacular. He is well versed in fundamentals and does them so well that you never really notice when he does something right. It just seems so natural for him to quietly go about his business, hitting a mid range shot here, grabbing a long rebound, making an on-target pass around the arc, etc. And he does it all with a grin on his face, not expecting praise or a pat on the back, only the success of his team.

The only way to knock his game is to say that he's simply rather average at everything and isn't immensely talented in any one thing. He shoots, passes and rebounds satisfactorily, and he's an average defender at best. He'll never score 30 points in a game or grab 12 rebounds or block 5 shots. But the things he does are only noticeable in the end result. That and the way he inspires and encourages teammates with his attitude, creates a togetherness in the locker room, and always has something positive to say about every situation.

Jarrod Frola is a coach's dream. Smart, fundamentally sound, humble, a hard-worker, never complains, listens, and creates great chemistry. If U-Dub had its general leader in Brisbane, Frola was most certainly the emotional leader. That, like everything he does, goes unnoticed, but it makes all the difference.


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Read the whole 2010 FBA Draft Report here --> http://www.fletcherapts.com/fba-roo.....port-2010.html


Jarrod Frola character ©  christaphorac
Art ©  jtigerclaw

FBA ©  buckhopper