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Date Posted: 11:59:04 01/07/03 Tue
Author: Chatter
Subject: Here's an article off of Bob Gibbons about best available big men that aren't Centers:

There are a decent number of solid high major prospects available at the power forward position in the Class of 2003, with several possessing the ability to swing out to the perimeter when necessary.

1. Brandon Bass, 6-8 225 lbs. Capital HS in Baton Rouge, LA. Bass stands head and shoulders above the group of power forwards available with his combination of size and agility. He is explosive with the basketball and has the ability to face the basket out on the wing and either use the dribble to get to the hoop or drain mid-range jumpers with equal effectiveness. He has great hands and is strong on the glass at both ends of the floor. Connecticut, Mississippi State, and Alabama are all involved, but ASR predicts that Bass will commit to the hometown LSU Tigers sometime shortly after the holidays.

2. Linas Kleiza, 6-7 235 lbs. Montrose Christian School, Rockville, MD. Kleiza, a native of Lithuania, burst on the scene a little over a year ago at the Charlie Weber Invitational at the University of Maryland, impressing onlookers with his incredible strength and toughness in the paint. He is a warrior on the glass and gets a lot of points on put backs and free throws. His shooting technique is still a work in progress. We love his agressive nature and his willingness to do the dirty work down low. Had a quiet summer, but we feel he could become a smaller version of Oklahoma freshman Kevin Bookout down the road. Missouri is the perceived leader for his services, but Florida State, Connecticut, North Carolina State, and Virginia are also in the mix.

3. Lawrence Carrier, 6-9 225 lbs. Salisbury School, Salisbury, CT. Carrier has the potential to be the best of this group. He suffered a broken ankle last year, but now appears to be healthy, in shape, and ready to wreak havoc on the New England prep scene. He opened the season in the Thomas Blackburn Tournament with a 23 point and 24 rebound effort against the powerful host school, Worcester Academy and followed that with a 28 point 16 rebound performance against Governor Drummer Academy in the consolation game. Through six games he is averaging 23.2 points and 12.2 rebounds. The California native is a terrific inside/outside player who has really improved his strength over the past year and a half. Miami (FL), Connecticut, and USC are among the schools taking a look. Look for more to join the list in the near future.

4. Jason Cain, 6-9 205 lbs. John Bartram HS, Philadelphia, PA. As Jason continues to get stronger his stock rises dramatically. Already skilled with the ball facing up and active patrolling the lane and blocking shots, his downfall has been his inability to hold his position in the low blocks and finish plays against physical defenders. There was talk of him spending a year at prep school to improve this area of his game, but he has made strides in the last couple of months and it looks like he'll be a spring signee. Drexel, Penn State, UNC Greensboro, Cleveland State, and Western Kentucky are among the schools who've shown the most interest to date, although several Big East schools are also keeping tabs on his progress.

5. Patrick Ewing, Jr., 6-7 205 lbs. National Christian Academy, Fort Washington, MD. Ewing, the son of NBA great Patrick Ewing, Sr., has struggled at times with his tweener status on the floor. He thrives at the defensive end of the floor where he challenges shots and is active on the glass. He also does well in an uptempo setting where he can fill the lanes on the break and finish with authority. He seems to have trouble in the half court due to the fact that he doesn't yet have a reliable jumper, nor does he have the size or footwork to make plays in the paint. We love his athletic ability, but we think teams are taking a wait and see approach as his skills continue to develop. He's got an offer from Georgetown, and Indiana, Memphis, Louisville, and Texas are also involved.

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I wouldn't mind seeing UC in the hunt for Carrier.

I wish someone knew who legitimate their shot at Alexander Johnson is.......we need a BIG MAN.

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