Some other tidbits from the Peach Jam....
- Brad Beal and Ben McLemore are equally impressive. Both can shoot it (Beal may shoot it a lil better); both are lengthy; has a pretty good handle; defend fairly well and does the intangible things to the game. Beal and McLemore (along, with the rest of the other St. Louis Eagles) disposed the Oakland Soldiers during last night's quarterfinals. They both also seem like good kids. When things didn't go their way or their teams way.... They acted humbly and just went on about their business.
- Anthony Davis may very, well be the #1 player in the Class of 2011 when it's all said and done.
- The ball must've been a grenade when Austin Rivers received it. As, he pretty much tossed it (the ball) up whenever he had the ball in his hands. You can clearly see he is capable of doing more things offensively (ie, getting his players the ball), but he can occasionally force things. Hone him in a bit and he'll be a solid NBA player player in the long run.
- James McAdoo could be overrated. Granted, he's a pretty good player, but he doesn't have much lift off the floor nor nothing to counter his lack of lift when I briefly saw him. Tony Parker (another highly-rated player from the 2012 class) of the Georgia Stars had his way with him during particular possession. Drop step and McAdoo-on-you. LOL McAdoo also had trouble a couple of times when more bouncy kids were attempting to block his shot. A good player, but maybe a bit overrated. We'll see.
- Keep an eye on Archie Goodwin.... He's a 2012 player out of Arkansas and he's the goods! I watched him play on yesterday afternoon, as he plays for with the 16u Arkansas Wings. I didn't know he was rated so highly, but I can see why after witnessing him on yesterday. A very, solid player.
- Michael Carter-Williams is a skinny kid, but he has pretty solid game. Granted, he had a couple of so-so games.... He also had a couple of bonanza-like games, as well. He really attacks the basket, but he's also capable of drilling treys and mid-range jumpers. Boeheim is getting a good one.
- The Johnnies could very, well use all of the remaining 'ships, if we end up getting on a roll and get some very, solid players. Yes, there is a chance we could end up no 'ships for 2012. Once again, it all depends on what kinda players we end up getting in the 2011 class. Remember, you'll always end up with a transfer or two or someone leaving early for the NBA. So, the 2012 class, as far as scholarship offers, might be a question mark down the road.