Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Skip Towne
You don't say if he can shoot 3's. A PG that can will prevent the defense from collapsing into a zone. We haven't had that in awhile.
|
Chalmers, who averaged 23.2 points and 6.0 assists a game last year for Bartlett High, is "an explosive athlete, a guy you can throw lobs to, a guy who can play with the ball in his hands," Self said. "He has a scorer's mentality and a good feel for the game."
I'm very excited about Downs:
Downs, who averaged 19.7 points a game last year at Bothell High, is electrifying, Self said.
"He is one of the most skilled guys in his class," Self said of the sharpshooter who verbally committed to KU over Duke and Gonzaga on May. 17. "He can shoot with range, put the ball down and is an excellent passer. He's probably about as fun to watch as any player out there because he knows how to play."
Julian Wright is the best player of the bunch:
"Of course Julian is probably the best all around guy that we've signed," Self said. "He can really handle the ball, but what he does best is make others better by passing. The game is slow motion to him much like it was to Danny (Manning) when he played. He's not the inside scorer like Danny. He's kind of a poor man's Magic (Johnson) type player. He handles it, passes it and is good in transition."
and Stewart, the transfer from USC has question marks (academic and performance) but glowing words from his high school coach (of course):
"The kid is so talented. He has a 40-inch vertical. He's ultra-quick. He finds a way to score. He falls in the category of a freak of nature," Bethea said. "He shot 50 percent from the three-point line his senior year. He had his confidence broken at USC."
Throw in Galindo, who can light it up from deep, and Case who can do the same and will be a red shirt sophomore next year, with Downs and possibly Stewart, and maybe Giddens if he doesn't go League. A lot of 3 point options. Seems like Chalmers is adept at distribution and scoring so, I don't know that having a PG with a 3 point shot is a great necessity.
Next year will be a rebuilding year for sure. We'll get really young. The only seniors I can think of for next year are Moody, Niang, Vinson, and maybe Hawkins. Not a lot of "senior leadership."