ESPN’s Paul Bianciardi was at Chris Paul’s CP3 Point Guard Camp and evaluated some of the top talent at the point guard position.
We will focus on three names that have been mentioned in Kentucky recruiting circles.
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Best Passer
[URL=”http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/72751/lj-rose”][COLOR=black]L.J. Rose[/COLOR][/URL][COLOR=black] (Houston/ Westbury Christian)[/COLOR]
[COLOR=black]2012, PG, 6-3, 180 pounds[/COLOR]
[COLOR=black]Rose is a setup point guard who is always ready to give up the rock. He possesses very good length and a strong basketball IQ to lead a team, but what makes him special is his ability to play off the ball. Rose is great moving without the ball because he understands spacing, cutting and screening. However, he needs to make defenders pay when they don’t check him and communicate more on the floor with his teammates and coach. Overall, he’s a special player who values winning more than his individual stats. UCLA, Texas, Kentucky, Kansas, Baylor, Georgetown, Florida State, Virginia and Memphis are in the mix right now[/COLOR]
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Best one-on-one players
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[SIZE=2][COLOR=black]Rodney Purvis (Raleigh, N.C./ Upper Room Christian Academy)[/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][COLOR=black]2012, SG, 6-4, 185 pounds[/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][COLOR=black]He is lightning quick with a powerful burst driving to the basket. Purvis stands out as a slasher and is almost impossible to keep out of the paint. He gets wherever he wants on the court, thanks to his strong body and quick first step, and he’s a highlight waiting to happen in transition. With his body, he should rebound at a more consistent pace, but if he can develop a jumper from deep, he becomes a guy who needs to be double-teamed.[/COLOR][/SIZE]
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[COLOR=black]Gary Harris (Indianapolis/ Hamilton Southeastern)[/COLOR]
[COLOR=black]2012, SG, 6-4, 195 pounds[/COLOR]
[COLOR=black]He is a scoring guard who plays the game with the kind of power, intensity and physicality that is unmatched in this class. Harris competes on every possession and is an impressive defender. Whenever he drives the basketball, he’s looking to dunk but needs to develop a jumper that defenses respect and improve his point guard acumen. He is excited about Michigan State, Indiana, Purdue, Louisville, Notre Dame and Illinois.[/COLOR]
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