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Originally Posted by GRR Spartan
I think it takes a player who is highly motivated to standout every game at DCD. Shane Battier and Chris Weber were two players that dominated in HS in spite of the collection of very good players recruited to play around them.
I also think a 17 year old who is almost 7 feet tall has a lot more to deal with on and off the court than most of us will ever know. Until he started playing against AAU teams how often did he even face a player he couldn't dominate with minimum effort? Another question is how insistent is his coach on getting him touches in scoring locations every trip down and how often do his team mates comply.
Like I said, I have seen this kid play lights out one night and look bored the next time out. He'll mature and get more skills but can he do it as fast as other 6'10+ players he will be facing in college wherever he plays?
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Your point about what these really tall guys have to deal with OFF the court is spot on. Things we take for granted are a real issue for them to face, process and ultimately deal with. These are just kids, very young adults who are trying to find their way in this world and not just on the court.