Myron Medcalf of ESPN.com looks at Huntington Prep’s Andrew Wiggins and how the pressure will be on next season, no matter where he goes, and how waiting to announce his school will definitely put him in the spotlight.
Wiggins can’t be a good player next season. He has to be an All-American, a star. That’s the only status that will justify the early praise.
Anything less than that will be considered a disappointment. Is that fair? Doesn’t matter. It’s the reality.
I know it seems like a lot to put on the shoulders of a teenager. But that’s college basketball in 2013.
He’ll be applauded when he finally makes a choice. He will not, however, have a grace period to prove his worth.
If he goes to Kentucky, he’ll have to be the best player in a recruiting class that’s already been labeled as “the greatest of all-time” without him.
If he goes to Kansas, he’ll be expected to lead the Jayhawks to their 10th consecutive Big 12 championship and second Final Four bid in three years.
If he goes to Florida State, he’ll be asked to turn the Seminoles — who went 9-9 in conference play last season — into ACC contenders and lead them deep into the NCAA tournament.
If he goes to North Carolina, he’ll have to be the next great Tar Heel and take the program to Dallas.
You can read the entire article “Is Andrew Wiggins worth the wait?” by clicking here.
Do you think Wiggins in worth the wait and if he does commit to kentucky, what are your expectations next season?
