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Williams-Goss saves the best, and clutch, for last

January 22, 2013 By Frank Burlison Leave a Comment

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The 12th annual Spalding Hoophall Classic was spread over five days in Blake Arena on the campus of Springfield College.

But the teams and players that most of those who showed up to watch were on display over Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

And Monday is when a whole lot of people were really happy they braved the gathering     storm clouds in and about the state.

That’s because one of the three most touted players in the Class of 2013 — Jabari Parker, who recently committed to Duke – sparkled while leading his Chicago Simeon squad past Mouth of Wilson (VA) Oak Hill, 81-68.

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Two of 2013’s best in “showdown”, of sorts

January 20, 2013 By Frank Burlison 1 Comment

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The capacity crowd and ESPN broadcast crew were in Springfield College’s Blake Arena Sunday evening because of the respective stars of the Huntington (WV) Prep and New Hampton (NH) School squads.

Neither Andrew Wiggins nor Noah Vonleh knocked the spectators — in the building or via the telecast — for a metaphorical loop. But they showed plenty of glimpses about why all the hoopla has been climbing to giddy heights since last spring.

The 6-foot-7ish Wiggins — a Toronto import who has become the consensus top-ranked prospect in the Class of 2013 — is still recovering from a bout of bronchitis.

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Okafor plays “big” to help Whitney Young cruise

January 20, 2013 By Frank Burlison 366 Comments

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Somewhere in the U.S. of A there may be a high school junior who is as forceful, powerful and dominant as Chicago Whitney Young’s Jahlil Okafor.

But that suggestion would be a difficult sell to Coach Sharrief Metoyer, his Long Beach (CA) Poly team and those who watched the teams clash in Springfield College’s Blake Arena late Saturday afternoon during the 12th Spaulding Hoophall Classic.

The 6-foot-10, 260-poundish Okafor hit 13 of 17 shots from the floor – six of those dunks – en route to a 26-point, seven-rebound and three blocked-shots performance before subbed out for the first time with about two minutes to go in the Dolphins’ eventual 85-52 shellacking of one of California’s best squads.

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Johnson-led Monarchs roll to 17th win

January 10, 2013 By Frank Burlison 5 Comments

BELLFLOWER, Ca. – Until proven otherwise, the Mater Dei Monarchs remain – as usually the case – in the pole position for “best team in Southern California – and the rest of the state, too” honors.

And, after his performance while leading his team to an impressive Trinity League victory over the host St. John Bosco Braves, someone in Southern California is going to have to dazzle us to demonstrate that they are as good, much less better, than Mater Dei’s standout junior, Stanley Johnson.

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A wrap on 2012 college hoops

January 3, 2013 By Frank Burlison 2 Comments

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Ca. – It’s a few days late . . . it’s Jan. 3, after all.

But here’s my take on the 2012 portion of the 2012-13 college hoops season, with, 1) my top 12 teams; 2) top 12 non-freshmen and, 3) top 12 freshmen (plus two).

 

Teams

1.Duke

2.Michigan

3.Louisville

4.Kansas

5.Indiana

6.Syracuse

7.Arizona

8.Gonzaga

9.Ohio State

10.Cincinnati

11.Butler

12.Minnesota

 

Non-freshmen American

Trey Burke                              6-0                   So.                   Michigan

Michael Carter-Williams         6-7                   So.                   Syracuse

Alex Len                                 7-1                   So.                   Maryland

C.J. McCollum                        6-3                   Sr.                    Lehigh

Doug McDermott                   6-8                   Jr.                   

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Frank Burlison is a well-regarded basketball writer who was inducted into the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Hall of Fame in 2005. His opinions on the potential of high school and college players are widely respected and sought by college coaches and NBA scouts, personnel directors and general managers from coast to coast. Oh, yes – he can offer plenty of thoughts on movies, television and pop music. Yes, he can rank those, too. Hint: He’s a big The Godfather, Larry Sanders, The Wire and The Beatles loyalist.

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Winningest coach (892-81) in California boys’ basketball history during his 29 seasons at Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei

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George Raveling

I’ve known Frank for at least 35 years and have the utmost respect for his writing as well as his understanding of, and insight into, basketball. His ability to evaluate basketball prospects is almost impeccable. Most coaches and scouts watch a player and can tell you how good he is NOW. What separates Frank from the others is that he can watch the same player and tell you how good he can be two or three years down the line.

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