Some of the nation’s most highly-touted freshmen were on display in the Champions Classic last night, and they did not disappoint. The three phenoms combined for 76 points and 30 rebounds on the night. Parker came out on fire. Wiggins and Randle had slow starts, but dominated late. All of the unrealistic expectations aside, the three showcased their unique talents for huge audiences and gave an electrifying preview of the season to come.
From USA Today Sports’ Nicole Auerbach:
The night was freshman-focused, and, boy, did the three headliners live up to their nearly impossible levels of hype.
“We’ve had a number of kids tonight who are going to be top-notch NBA players,” Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said in his post-game news conference.
…Each of the three stars dazzled in different ways: Randle with his bruising physicality. Parker with his scoring versatility. Wiggins with his pure athleticism.
Read more:
Parker, Randle and Wiggins: Shared youth, unique talents: http://t.co/uFED8OI63g via @USATODAY
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) November 13, 2013
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