While the official stats aren't anywhere to be found as of yet, and I was just too lazy to write them down during the game, this is all you get for now.
Anthony Davis showed why he was voted the #1 player in the country last night scoring 29 points(5 points shy of JBC record set by LeBron James) and grabbing 11 rebounds on his way to earning co MVP honors. He is just amazing to watch. There is so many different ways he can score that it's ridiculous. He can step outside for a jump shot, or go where he is most effective, down low. It's impressive to see how dominate he is under the basket considering how only a couple of years ago he was around 6'2-6'3 and played point guard. Now he is between 6'9-6'11(depending what recruiting service you look at)and plays center. What's truly amazing is the fact he still has a guards abilities in a centers body. He is going to be fun to watch next season.
Marquis Teague was impressive as well. He is great in the open court, and has excellent court vision and awareness. If your expecting a point guard like a John Wall or Brandon Knight, you won't find it in Teague. He won't be the highest scorer on the team, and won't be flashy with the ball like Wall, but he will be excellent at what he does. And that's just doing what a point guard is supposed to do, run the offense. He is great at setting other guys up for shots, and knowing when to drive to the rim or dish it off. He will be an excellent 2 to 3 year player at Kentucky.
Michael Gilchrist is just a joy to watch because he never stops going. If you listen the the scouts, they always talk about his motor. Well, I'm not sure if he even has a motor because the way he plays you would think he runs off a jet engine. The kid has such tremendous hustle and desire that it will make him one of the top freshman in the country next season.
Then there is Kyle Wiltjer, I love watching Kyle play because it's like your watching an NBA game from the 70's or 80's on ESPN Classic because he plays such an "old school" style of ball. In my mind, the best post move in his arsenal is the seldom seen "Sky Hook". And when he goes to the sky hook, it's very effective. But the best part of his game is his outside shooting(three point contest winner at Micky D's game)touch that is also very effective. It's not every day that you get a 6'8-6'9 kid that has a great outside shot, and this one does. He will be a match up nightmare for anyone unlucky enough to draw the defensive assignment on him.
Like I said in my post last night, if your not pumped about next season after watching the JBC then you need to find another sport to watch because you clearly don't know basketball.
As soon as I can find the official stats from the game I'll post them, until then give me your thoughts on last nights game.
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