Re: Derek Anderson

["JLyell" <jlyell@concentric.net>]

> On Sun, 30 Mar 1997, J Rogy wrote:
> 
> > How good is Derek Anderson?Everyone keeps saying he is Kentucky's best
> > player.If he is better than Mercer why is he not considered a top 5
> > pick?Because of his injury?I would appreciate any insight anyone has on
> > these questions.Thanks.
> > 
> 
> I think Derek Anderson is VERY good.  He is the class of that team and it
> was a real shame that he got injured.  I think that's the only thing
> holding him back from being a lottery pick.  I think there is so much
hype
> around Mercer that Anderson doesn't get his fair share of the attention.
> In my opinion he is much better than Mercer.  His shooting is a lot
> better, especially from the outside.  He really takes control of the team
> when he is on the floor.  Mercer is overrated and I would be disappointed
> if the Celts select him so high.  Just my opinion, but I followed
Kentucky
> basketball quite a bit this year.
> 


Anderson is a better shooter, but Mercer has the Jordan like athletic
ability and is only 20.  Anderson's problem is how many players can you
recall coming off an ACL injury ever making it anywhere near the way they
were before , even at the pro level ?








> 		Chris
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