Post by DERRENMATTS on Apr 19, 2014 13:03:48 GMT -5
After seeing most of the high school All-Star games (McDonalds, Hoops Summit, Jordan Classic), here are my impressions:
Best of the Best: Jahlil Okafor, Tyus Jones, Emmanuel Mudiay
Based only what was showcased in these 3 events, those who shone above the rest were Okafor, Jones, and Mudiay. These guys consistently came up with big plays and in each game showed glimpses of NBA potential. Okafor, with his improved conditioning, was a factor in the post and on the boards, and ran the floor well too. Tyus Jones really impressed me in these games -- always controlled the action and constantly pushed the tempo. When he's playing the Point (compared to when the other PG's were on the floor), there's a big difference in the flow of the game. Much smoother when he's running the show. Excellent floor leader, and to me Jones is a notch above Tyler Ennis. Mudiay makes it look easy. You can see the moves he has that he is playing a level above the competition. Larry Brown's job is to develop Mudiay and get the most out of him (and there's a lot of good things to come out).
Next in line: Cliff Alexander, Stanley Johnson, Kelly Oubre, Trey Lyes
All these guys had nice plays here and there, but not as often as Okafor, Jones, and Mudiay.
Other mentionables: Justin Jackson, Rashad Vaughn, Karl Towns
These guys could all be studs in college, but in the 3 recent events, they didn't consistently shine. Towns has big talent, so I'm expecting him to make an impact at Kentucky. Justin Jackson looks like he could be an impact role player. Vaughn could be a big scoring threat.
Best of the Best: Jahlil Okafor, Tyus Jones, Emmanuel Mudiay
Based only what was showcased in these 3 events, those who shone above the rest were Okafor, Jones, and Mudiay. These guys consistently came up with big plays and in each game showed glimpses of NBA potential. Okafor, with his improved conditioning, was a factor in the post and on the boards, and ran the floor well too. Tyus Jones really impressed me in these games -- always controlled the action and constantly pushed the tempo. When he's playing the Point (compared to when the other PG's were on the floor), there's a big difference in the flow of the game. Much smoother when he's running the show. Excellent floor leader, and to me Jones is a notch above Tyler Ennis. Mudiay makes it look easy. You can see the moves he has that he is playing a level above the competition. Larry Brown's job is to develop Mudiay and get the most out of him (and there's a lot of good things to come out).
Next in line: Cliff Alexander, Stanley Johnson, Kelly Oubre, Trey Lyes
All these guys had nice plays here and there, but not as often as Okafor, Jones, and Mudiay.
Other mentionables: Justin Jackson, Rashad Vaughn, Karl Towns
These guys could all be studs in college, but in the 3 recent events, they didn't consistently shine. Towns has big talent, so I'm expecting him to make an impact at Kentucky. Justin Jackson looks like he could be an impact role player. Vaughn could be a big scoring threat.
