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Following potential 2012 draftees
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I really like the progression rivers has made as well. Jeremy Lamb is heads and shoulders above all the guards IMO. I really like the SG class this year.
Marshall would not get toasted by Teague. Lamb would laugh at Marshall trying to guard him, though. Marshall has to take Teague and he'd do just fine.
Great scouting Cy, and you're 100% correct, imo.
Disagree that Lamb is heads and shoulders above Rivers. Right now I'd take Rivers, then Lamb 2, and Beal 2A.
Scouting the PG's for todays's game (as if there hasn't been enough of that).
Teague vs. Marshall
You'll be hard-pressed to find any opposing point guard, including UNC's Kendall Marshall who can match UK freshman Marquis Teague's speed, aggressiveness, penetration skills and NBA potential. But Marshall does so with bbIQ, superb court vision, and elite passing skills. Teague, while solid in his last three games, is still finding his way in college basketball and learning the finer points of a Calipari offense that demands so much from its lead guard. Marshall doesn't score much but is the ultimate facilitator, averaging a stellar 10.2 assists per game. His hit-ahead passes in transition are pinpoint and skip passes in the halfcourt always seem directed at the right man. Not many point guards win a head-to-head edge over the immensely talented (albeit young) Teague, but, at least in early December, Marshall is one of the rare few. EDGE: North Carolina
Teague vs. Marshall
You'll be hard-pressed to find any opposing point guard, including UNC's Kendall Marshall who can match UK freshman Marquis Teague's speed, aggressiveness, penetration skills and NBA potential. But Marshall does so with bbIQ, superb court vision, and elite passing skills. Teague, while solid in his last three games, is still finding his way in college basketball and learning the finer points of a Calipari offense that demands so much from its lead guard. Marshall doesn't score much but is the ultimate facilitator, averaging a stellar 10.2 assists per game. His hit-ahead passes in transition are pinpoint and skip passes in the halfcourt always seem directed at the right man. Not many point guards win a head-to-head edge over the immensely talented (albeit young) Teague, but, at least in early December, Marshall is one of the rare few. EDGE: North Carolina
Scouting the SG's for today's game.
Lamb vs. Strickland (Bullock)
Not many starting shooting guards make it seven games into the season without a three-point shot attempt, but North Carolina's Dexter Strickland hasn't launched a single three this season. The Tar Heels' sharpest shooting at the position comes off the bench, but P.J. Hairston is expected to miss the game with a wrist injury (though Reggie Bullock isn't too far behind Hairston this year). Shooting isn't an issue for Kentucky's Doron Lamb, who's made a team-high 14 three-pointers and averages 14.4 points per game. Not to mention Lamb sometimes makes getting a little floater in the lane look too easy. EDGE: Kentucky
Lamb vs. Strickland (Bullock)
Not many starting shooting guards make it seven games into the season without a three-point shot attempt, but North Carolina's Dexter Strickland hasn't launched a single three this season. The Tar Heels' sharpest shooting at the position comes off the bench, but P.J. Hairston is expected to miss the game with a wrist injury (though Reggie Bullock isn't too far behind Hairston this year). Shooting isn't an issue for Kentucky's Doron Lamb, who's made a team-high 14 three-pointers and averages 14.4 points per game. Not to mention Lamb sometimes makes getting a little floater in the lane look too easy. EDGE: Kentucky
SF's
Kidd-Gilchrist vs. Barnes
Assuming Kentucky starts with its standard lineup, freshman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will draw the unenviable task of defending Harrison Barnes. The North Carolina swingman averages 17.7 points per game and can score in a variety of ways. He shoots three pointers, drives to the rim and shows a midrange game. Kidd-Gilchrist is a strong defender, but he has his work cut out for him. K-G has drawn the toughest defensive assignments all year and is not expected to do a lot of the scoring for the team. He does, however, quietly fill the stat sheet. EDGE: North Carolina
Kidd-Gilchrist vs. Barnes
Assuming Kentucky starts with its standard lineup, freshman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will draw the unenviable task of defending Harrison Barnes. The North Carolina swingman averages 17.7 points per game and can score in a variety of ways. He shoots three pointers, drives to the rim and shows a midrange game. Kidd-Gilchrist is a strong defender, but he has his work cut out for him. K-G has drawn the toughest defensive assignments all year and is not expected to do a lot of the scoring for the team. He does, however, quietly fill the stat sheet. EDGE: North Carolina
PF's
Jones vs. Henson
If there is any player in the country who can match up against John Henson's freakish athleticism, it's UK's Terrence Jones. Henson is long and is a superb rebounder and shot blocker. His 220-pound frame might be a defensive liability in the NBA, but I expect he'll have a big game today. Jones' range and overall offensive game is more complete than Henson's, which makes for a very interesting matchup. There's also one glaring weakness in Henson's game that teams can exploit: He's a terrible free throw shooter. Kentucky can't afford to have a player like Jones sitting on the bench in foul trouble, but Henson is shooting below 50 percent at the charity stripe this year, so he can be slowed down. Jones' decision-making has improved dramatically from his freshman year, though he'll face one of his toughest tests of the season on Saturday. EDGE: Kentucky (even?)
Jones vs. Henson
If there is any player in the country who can match up against John Henson's freakish athleticism, it's UK's Terrence Jones. Henson is long and is a superb rebounder and shot blocker. His 220-pound frame might be a defensive liability in the NBA, but I expect he'll have a big game today. Jones' range and overall offensive game is more complete than Henson's, which makes for a very interesting matchup. There's also one glaring weakness in Henson's game that teams can exploit: He's a terrible free throw shooter. Kentucky can't afford to have a player like Jones sitting on the bench in foul trouble, but Henson is shooting below 50 percent at the charity stripe this year, so he can be slowed down. Jones' decision-making has improved dramatically from his freshman year, though he'll face one of his toughest tests of the season on Saturday. EDGE: Kentucky (even?)
C
Davis vs. Zeller
Center: The center matchup might be the most peculiar of the game. While Anthony Davis and Tyler Zeller plug the five hole for their respective teams, it would be surprising if the two guarded each other the majority of the game. But if they are matched up, something has to give, Zeller overwhelms Davis in finesse and power but will Zeller score over Davis' length? Will Zeller be able to guard Davis on the perimeter or off the dribble? Zeller and Davis have different styles, Zeller being more fundamentally sound and developed, Davis being more athletic. But both are so talented, don't expect one to overpower the other. Both have to impact the game without scoring - Zeller with his rebounding, and Davis with blocked or altered shots. EDGE: Even
Davis vs. Zeller
Center: The center matchup might be the most peculiar of the game. While Anthony Davis and Tyler Zeller plug the five hole for their respective teams, it would be surprising if the two guarded each other the majority of the game. But if they are matched up, something has to give, Zeller overwhelms Davis in finesse and power but will Zeller score over Davis' length? Will Zeller be able to guard Davis on the perimeter or off the dribble? Zeller and Davis have different styles, Zeller being more fundamentally sound and developed, Davis being more athletic. But both are so talented, don't expect one to overpower the other. Both have to impact the game without scoring - Zeller with his rebounding, and Davis with blocked or altered shots. EDGE: Even