Re: Request for everyone

["Jaims" <jaimsitecom@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Another monster-tweener from Ohio named Brandon Hunter... only 6'6 though
but weighs 265lbs!  i think he's one of the leaders in rebounding in the
NCAA if not the top rebounder.  scores a lot too with 22pts /game under his
belt.

Jaims

>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Berry, Mark S" <berrym@BATTELLE.ORG>
> To: <celtics@igtc.com>
> Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 2:55 AM
> Subject: Request for everyone
>
>
> > March Madness is just around the corner, and I was hoping everyone could
> > suggest some players they might be familiar with who would be worth
> checking
> > out. You tend to see the same players all the time during the season,
but
> > suddenly get all kinds of new players and teams this time of year.
> >
> > Here are a few from the Big Ten and surrounding area. Most are pretty
well
> > known.
> >
> > Brian Cook, Illinois-talented but inconsistent inside-out big man
> > Lavell Blanchard, Michigan-jack-of-all-trades swingman
> > Daniel Horton, Michigan-talented freshman, but would be surprised to see
> him
> > declare for the draft
> > Reece Gaines, Louisville-big combo guard who plays point guard for
> > Louisville. Good shooter, but not really a point guard. Sounds like a
> > natural Celtic.
> > Dwayne Wade, Marquette-A bit of an undersized shooting guard. Not a
great
> > shooter, but very crafty scorer. I actually like this guy, and I never
> like
> > this type of player. He could be another Joseph Forte, but there's just
> > something there that impresses me. Not sure what it is.
> > Keith Bogans, Kentucky-Another slightly undersized shooting guard.
> Strictly
> > a one-position guy. Good mid-range game, good body.
> > Jules Camara, Kentucky-Doesn't put up huge numbers, but he's long and
> > athletic and may develop into a Keon Clark type player.
> > David West, Xavier-Has put up some huge numbers (including a 47-point,
> > 18-rebound game against Dayton, Obie's former school). A Marcus
> > Fizer/Corliss Williamson type. Great college player, but a little
> undersized
> > for the NBA.
> > Jeff Newton, Indiana-low-post power forward, but doesn't impress me as
NBA
> > material. Can score in the post in college, but he's not especially
> strong.
> > Would be a project. Think Kirk Haston without the jump shot.
> >
> > That's about it among the players in this area. Of course, I've seen the
> > Kansas duo, T.J. Ford, the Duke guys, Arizona, etc. because they've been
> on
> > national TV so much, but I'm sure there are other list members who have
a
> > better feel for those guys.
> >
> > Forgive the off-topic post. Just enjoy "scouting" at this time of year
and
> > thought there might be some others out there who do also.
> >
> > Mark