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Archive for College Basketball – Page 2

Breaktime with Mouphtaou Yarou

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

We, the staff of NextGenSports, have decided to personalize our blog to the readers. Just last week, I spent some time with the Villanova Basketball team in Philadelphia. Two years removed from a magical run to the Final Four highlighted by point guard Scottie Reynolds’s game-winner against Pittsburgh in the Sweet 16, the Wildcats, seeded 2nd, fell unexpectedly to St. Mary’s in the Second Round of the 2010 NCAA Tournament.

With the departure of Reynolds and fellow leading scorer at small forward Reggie Redding, the offense this season looks to revolve around center Mouphtaou Yarou (above). The 6 foot 9 inch center from Montrose Christian has been playing basketball for just three years, but quickly he has established himself alongside Louisville’s Samardo Samuels as the two elite post men in the Big East. Last Friday, I sat down with Yarou, the class of 2009’s number 10 overall recruit. Read More→

Who’s Next?…Josh Selby

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

Josh Selby
Height/Weight: 6′2″/187 lbs.
Point Guard
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
School: Lake Clifton High School
AAU: Baltimore Elite

Watch Josh Selby for just several possessions during one of his high school games at Lake Clifton. Watch him play for his Amateur Athletic Union club. Watch him shine among the countries best at the McDonald’s All American Game. He slashes through defenses with ease, getting to the basket in seconds. His finishing is impeccable, rarely missing one of his signature tear drop lay ups or thunderous dunks. His tight handles on the ball help him burn by defenders with crossovers, jab steps, and hesitation moves. His jumper is refined, and when hot, he can pull up for threes well beyond the arc. His quick penetration skills make defenses converge on him, giving him opportunities to kick the ball out to wide open teammates. His insane athleticism allows him to play lockdown defense on both guard positions. His competitive nature and natural aggression help will his team to victory. Quite simply, Josh Selby is the best point guard in the country, and reminiscent of former dominant one guards at the college level, John Wall and Rajon Rondo. Like Wall and Rondo, at times Selby looks like he would belong more in an AND 1 Mixtape than in a real basketball game Read More→