2010 Nike Hoop Summit

brassviews · Post #1 » by **brassviews** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 3:10 pm

The game was played yesterday. USA team beat World Team 101-97 with the World Team at one point leading by 15. But like last year, a late run was made and the USA team was able to win the game with some clutch three pointers.

International players who stood out

Enes Kanter - All I have to say is that this guy will be a future star in the NBA if he continues to play like he did yesterday. Absolutely great performance by Kanter. I believe he eclipsed Nowitzki for the most points by an international player with 34 points. He also managed 13 rebounds, even though USA was a bit undersized. Overall, he SHOULD be a top player next year in college (will play for Kentucky) and a top 5 talent in the draft next year if he chooses to declare.

Nikola Mirotic - A very knowledgeable player who plays like a veteran. He should get some attention from NBA scouts due to his understanding of the game. While he doesn't have the same upside as Kanter, he certainly has tools to be a successful role player if he chooses to come to the NBA. He'll play for the Spanish NT in the future so you'll be seeing a lot of him.

Dejan Musli - Very aggressive player who pretty much force his way to points and rebounds. I don't think he has much of a future in the NBA but I think he'll be a serviceable big man in Europe AND for the Serbian NT.

Tristan Thompson - Played pretty well against a USA team that he's somewhat familiar with. He certainly has the potential to be an impact player down the road but right now he needs a lot of work.

Sui Ran - Made some flashy plays as point guard. He was also active on the defensive end which open up fast break opportunities (one nice play involved a no look pass to Kanter for the layup). However, one of the Chinese posters who has watch him in the CBA said that he's nothing special. I guess we'll see how his career goes and if that declaration holds true.

jumanji · Post #2 » by **jumanji** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:31 pm

I've seen some comparisons of Kanter to the likes of Scola and Hansbrough. Not saying that is a bad thing but not sure we're talking Pau Gasol here. Important i think that he gets a little more size and at 17 you would have to think he would. Seems an odd marriage of him and Kentucky.

brassviews · Post #3 » by **brassviews** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:55 pm

jumanji wrote:I've seen some comparisons of Kanter to the likes of Scola and Hansbrough. Not saying that is a bad thing but not sure we're talking Pau Gasol here. Important i think that he gets a little more size and at 17 you would have to think he would. Seems an odd marriage of him and Kentucky.

I think he's better than Hansbrough. The Scola comparison, though, seems to be the most logical. In my opinion, I think he has the potential of being a Carlos Boozer type of player. His ceiling that is.

ahonui06 · Post #4 » by **ahonui06** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:09 am

brassviews wrote:
jumanji wrote:I've seen some comparisons of Kanter to the likes of Scola and Hansbrough. Not saying that is a bad thing but not sure we're talking Pau Gasol here. Important i think that he gets a little more size and at 17 you would have to think he would. Seems an odd marriage of him and Kentucky.

I think he's better than Hansbrough. The Scola comparison, though, seems to be the most logical. In my opinion, I think he has the potential of being a Carlos Boozer type of player. His ceiling that is.

In all fairness, Hansbrough is arguably the greatest college basketball player in NCAA history.