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10-26-2003, 01:13 PM
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Most Underrated Players in College Basketball
I have 3 that come to mind immediately.
The first one is Josh Childress from Stanford. It seems to me that some people really don't know how good this guy is. I don't why that is.
The second one is Mike Helms of Oakland (MI). He is going to most likely lead the nation in scoring and I am telling you now, if they get in the tournament, don't be surprised if they pull the upset. They have some serious firepower on offense and they have been building for this for some time now.
The third one is Danny Granger from New Mexico. I know I shouldn't pick someone I am friends with (he transferred from Bradley), but I really believe had he stayed with Bradley they would definitely be going to the NCAA Tournament this year. Either way I expect 16 and 8 from him this year in the MWC.
So who are some of your guys that you think are underrated?
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10-26-2003, 01:18 PM
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Good call on Childress. I think the fact that he's not super-explosive or a dunk machine is the reason many people underrate him. Happens a lot, unfortunately.
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10-26-2003, 01:47 PM
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BJ Elder at Georgia Tech is very under-rated
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10-26-2003, 01:49 PM
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BJ Elder at Georgia Tech is very under-rated
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Now that is a 5 star post. He is one of my favorite players in all of college basketball. I simply love the guy.
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10-26-2003, 01:53 PM
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yeah Josh Childress is really underaated. It was between Stanford and Kansas when he was going to decide. I wish he went to KU
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10-26-2003, 02:11 PM
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Jarrett Jack of GT as well.
Arguably the second or third best freshman PG in the country with Felton and Dee Brown. His stats don't show as much, but is as pure a leader and PG as there is in college.
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10-26-2003, 02:12 PM
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Childress is what, 6-7, 160? 
Another name is Tony Allen of Ok. State....could lead the conference in scoring this year... |
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10-26-2003, 02:40 PM
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Being a homer, I was trying to think what part of SU was underrated. None of the current players, other then perhaps Billy Edelin, who I predict will get 16-17 points a game despite being a poor jump shooter.
But the one thing that people have underrated with SU is their fabulous recruiting class which is arguably one of the top four in the country. They have 3 of the top 40 frosh, but none of the top 20 which probably hurt the class' visibility.
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10-26-2003, 03:06 PM
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IMO Pape Sow (Cal St. Fullerton) is underrated
ive been watching him for two years now (or 1 and a half, depending if you count last year) and he is very good, a tough inside banger, hes a better Charles Barkley, reminds me a lot of... that guy in Golden State... from Colgate, i cant remember his name
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10-26-2003, 03:09 PM
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IMO Pape Sow (Cal St. Fullerton) is underrated
ive been watching him for two years now (or 1 and a half, depending if you count last year) and he is very good, a tough inside banger, hes a better Charles Barkley, reminds me a lot of... that guy in Golden State... from Colgate, i cant remember his name
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A better Charles Barkley? Are you sure you didn't mean a poor man's Charles Barkley?
The guy you are talking about is Adonal Foyle BTW.
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10-26-2003, 03:37 PM
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Deron Williams from Illinois.
I saw that kid play in an AAU tournament a couple years ago and walked away feeling he'd help a high-major right away. At the time he was a borerline top-100 guy, but I felt he was vastly underrated. His poise, passing and court savvy impressed the hell out of me. He is also a tad bit more athletic than given credit for.
Good call on Tony Allen. Kid can score...but I'll take a similar player (Keith Langford) over him right now.....
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