[Lewwy]

Originally Posted by MSchott

You profess to know basketball yet this is what you take form this video? It's a mix tape and shows only ESPN type highlights but this kid is so obviously a great athlete and has great skills. He is fast, strong, a great finisher and has terrific court sense. I don't know how good his outside shot is but I would guess if it's average now and he has the athleticism to become a very good shooter. You are not being fair with this kid.

I think the kid will be good, not POTY good, and I do not know how you could make the case for that based on that video which is probably for the most part what anyone who has commented here has seen.

Originally Posted by chitownsparty86

That kid has sick athleticism.

Yes he does, I can name lots of athletes tho, that have not "lived up to hype" in college sports tho that were highly recruited because they were "Athletic"

Originally Posted by Ozymandias

If the kid went to MSU, Lewwy would be drooling over him.

I would be excited no doubt, even if we did not have the depth like Kentucky, I still would find it foolish to discuss him in POTY discussion before he has played his first College game.

Originally Posted by Dr. Tailgate

Seriously... I have a feeling this thread sees it's fair share of bumps throughout the season.

I am sure it does, more so in the offseason when Kentucky is drilling Ausin Peav, Sam Houston State, Drexel etc not as much when he enters league play, the SEC is not good, but it has a lot of average teams. Anytime you start 3 freshman which I believe is highly likely for Kentucky that is tough.

Originally Posted by Floyd170

A 6'4 PG with Lucas like quickness, Summers like leaping and dunking ability (probaby better), incredible vision and good strength. You're right, he sucks.

I never considered Lucas a strong player under the basket, he uses body positioning more than pure strenght when he finishes "strong" underneath. Wall is 3 inches taller than Lucas and 5 lbs heavier, take that for what its worth.

Originally Posted by Artie Loves Pancakes

Yes. And with Patrick Patterson down lown for Kentucky, Wall is going to get tons of assists. I wouldn't be surprised if his average stats are something like 13pts, 9assts, 4rbs, 2.5stl, 1blk.

Those are great numbers for a freshman but not POTY type stats. I would guess 3 more points, 2 less assists, .75 less steals btw,

Originally Posted by mr.flintstone

Lewwy, with all due respect, you sir are an idiot. Obviously the video was meant to entertain. No one wants to see Wall spotting up for threes or taking one dribble and shooting from the elbow. However, the video did show his athleticism and ability to see the court. There are plenty of guards who were not very good shooters( Lucas, Wade, T. Evans, Rose), yet found ways to score and get others involved.

Trust me this kid is the real deal and will continue to develop into a star. I'm no fan of coach Cal or Kentucky, but I'm also not ignorant. With the players he has around him I think he will be able to put up numbers worth of POTY consideration. No doubt.

So if a video is meant to entertain, how can you judge his talent by that? Have you seen him play? Have you seen him play defense? Defense is half the game, if the kid is scoring 20 points a game but giving up 25 his points are moot.

My debate is not in the athletic ability of the kid, not in the fact that he has a lot of potential. My debate is in Player of the year talk for a freshman that from what a lot of have seen is just flashy passes and dunks. Sounds like a lot of you are just deer in ESPN's headlights. Let the kid play some games before you start saying stuff like POTY. The transition from HS bball to College is a big transition just like College to Pro Is.