Jackson was their top recruit this season, I think he was a top 10 guy.UNC impresses me...of course they have Page, but they just have a bunch of players who all chip in. I knew little about this Jackson kid, but impressed today.
One win over Duke.Not sure what to think of them yet. 2 games against Duke and one each against 'Cuse and L'ville will tell a lot.
Looks like Duke is trying to prove a point the 2nd go round.One win over Duke.
That was ugly. They weren't going to sweep them and win at Cameron. Game just snowballed on them.Looks like Duke is trying to prove a point the 2nd go round.
Go Hawks...Terps are 13-1, ranked 12th in the nation and just won their first Big 10 game on the road at Michigan St, no big deal.
I don't think he is as much of a facilitator as Webber was in terms of passing and even sparking a break with his ability to handle the ball, although I never saw Webber as a freshman so I don't know where he was at this stage of his development and am only going off what I know Webber became.Great game...finally figured out who Okafor reminds me of...Chris Webber.
He is a solid passer, with the amount of double teams he gets he has to be. He handles pretty well. Webber certainly was quicker and could lead a break. The thing that reminds me most of Webber is around the basket...the way they finish and get shots.I don't think he is as much of a facilitator as Webber was in terms of passing and even sparking a break with his ability to handle the ball, although I never saw Webber as a freshman so I don't know where he was at this stage of his development and am only going off what I know Webber became.
Don't see that at all more like Tim Duncan or Brad Doherty.Great game...finally figured out who Okafor reminds me of...Chris Webber.
Webber was the same as a freshman he just refined his jumper as a pro.I don't think he is as much of a facilitator as Webber was in terms of passing and even sparking a break with his ability to handle the ball, although I never saw Webber as a freshman so I don't know where he was at this stage of his development and am only going off what I know Webber became.
I don't see that at all. Neither were as athletic. Juwan HOward? lolDon't see that at all more like Tim Duncan or Brad Doherty.
Webber had a much better handle and was a better athlete actually he is closer to Juwan Howard but bigger.
Most of Webbers stuff was of the dribble I don't see that with Okafor.He is a solid passer, with the amount of double teams he gets he has to be. He handles pretty well. Webber certainly was quicker and could lead a break. The thing that reminds me most of Webber is around the basket...the way they finish and get shots.
I don't know what you are seeing Okafor is not a great athlete and Juwan Howard was great in the post.I don't see that at all. Neither were as athletic. Juwan HOward? lol
NBA Comparison: Al Jefferson
Strengths: Big, powerful body with huge hands, palms the ball easily which allows him to control rebounds in traffic ... Polished, skilled back to the basket scorer with a variety of moves ... Smooth for his size, solid rebounder, very good IQ, plays to his strengths, knows his limitations and doesn't try to do things that he can't do ... NBA body and strength, quick feet for a player with such a big frame ... Has great moves and counters, the footwork of an NBA vet, soft touch around basket ... Heady passer out of double teams ... Understands how to establish position and knows how to use his body, never rushes his move and plays with great pace and patience ... savvy beyond his years for a young post player, rebounds his area ...
Weaknesses: Not a great athlete, rebounder, or shot blocker ... Lack of athleticism and ability to be a game changer on the defensive end limits his upside ... Has trouble moving his feet in pick and roll situations ... Not a great shooter and doesn't offer much in terms of pick and pop situations ... Doesn't rebound out of his area ... Doesn't impact the game defensively ... Has problems finishing over length due to the fact that he's not an explosive athlete ... Conditioning has been an issue, though he has shown solid dedication to improving his body ... Lack of athleticism will hurt him at the NBA level ... Close to being a finished product, lacks great upside, will be dominant in college ...
Overall: Has been described by some pundits as having amongst the best set of post skills ever seen on the high school level ... Dominant high school player who will be a dominant college player likely for a year ... Polished low post scorer, but doesn't project as a dominant scorer or rebounder at the pro level ...
That is not even remotely true. Everyone remembers the highlight real stuff of Webber taking it the full length of the court, but most of his points either came with his back to the basket or a nice finishing pass from Rose, etc. I'm not saying they are exact, but they sure do have quite a few finishing moves that are similar and are both ferocious dunkers.Most of Webbers stuff was of the dribble I don't see that with Okafor.
Webber was a high post guy in Sacramento.
Holy balls...Al Jefferson?I think he could be better but this sums him up well.