Official Shabazz Muhammad and Nerlens Noel Sweepstakes Thread

[Pitty]

UCLA and the Fighting Howland's are going to be a force next year. 6'9" Kyle Anderson who is a Combo Point Guard and 6'6" Muhammad at SG is going to be unstoppable.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LciV0kv2LyM"]Kyle Anderson Highlights - Kevin Durant's #1 Player in Class of 2012 - Future UCLA Bruin - YouTube[/ame]

[Herm]

UCLA and the Fighting Howland's are going to be a force next year. 6'9" Kyle Anderson who is a Combo Point Guard and 6'6" Muhammad at SG is going to be unstoppable.

Kyle Anderson Highlights - Kevin Durant's #1 Player in Class of 2012 - Future UCLA Bruin - YouTube

i thought it was weird that ESPN listed Anderson as the number 2 SF behind Muhammad. Everything ive read everywhere else lists him as a PG.






I just read from Goodman on CBS that Alex Oriakhi is going to Mizzou. He was scheduled to visit Lexington next week but that doesnt seem to be happening now.

[ralaw]

While he is a good ballhandler Anderson isn't going to be a PG. I assume he'll play it at times though.

[Pitty]

While he is a good ballhandler Anderson isn't going to be a PG. I assume he'll play it at times though.

Height wise he might be slotted at the SF but with how putrid UCLA's distribution is I can't see him not in the PG role at least half of the time on offense. He's not an athletic monster (despite his size) always looks like he's moving in slo-mo, but his handle is beyond what I've seen in most players that are 6'0".

[ralaw]

Yeah, that is something that I 've always noticed about him....it looks like he moves realy slow, yet he generally gets where he wants to be on the court. In college his size will give teams fits and you add in the high energy guy in Mohammed and UCLA looks to have a promising future. Do you think Tony Parker will jump on board?

[Pitty]

Yeah, that is something that I 've always noticed about him....it looks like he moves realy slow, yet he generally gets where he wants to be on the court. In college his size will give teams fits and you add in the high energy guy in Mohammed and UCLA looks to have a promising future. Do you think Tony Parker will jump on board?

I think they will snatch Parker (which really makes me question the integrity of the program b/c I think Parker is looking for the "highest suitor). The real question is going to be how Howland, who is a development coach, will handle Muhammad and Anderson who both look league ready. Especially after watching the JBC, Muhammad looked pretty raw and not too up and up in terms of on-court IQ. He's been called a gym rat which definitely plays into Howland's hands.

Hands down it would be the best class, but sanctions appear to be on the horizon.

[ralaw]

I like Mohammed for his determination and energy, but I'm really not impressed with his skillset. I don't see any really great skillset and as far as the NBA is concerned that concerns me with him. However, he works hard, so hopefully he can develop better ballhandling and shooting skills, but it's doubtful. IMO at this point he is too depedent on his energy and athleticism.

[Herm]

this is looking a head a bit.... I know the Wear Twins got a lot of run during their recruitment, but the Harrison twins in the class of 2013 will be unlike anything we've saw hype wise for incoming twins.

[Mogriffjr]

I like Mohammed for his determination and energy, but I'm really not impressed with his skillset. I don't see any really great skillset and as far as the NBA is concerned that concerns me with him. However, he works hard, so hopefully he can develop better ballhandling and shooting skills, but it's doubtful. IMO at this point he is too depedent on his energy and athleticism.

IIRC NBA scouts said he was EASILY the most NBA ready kid out of this recruiting class (and yes I know this class is weak)...

but I particularly don't think he's some elite player but he plays a bit bigger...very long arms and a willing rebounder...