Showing posts with label Jarred Reuter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jarred Reuter. Show all posts

Friday, November 4, 2011

Team Earthbound

The other day I was reading Grantland's amazing breakdown of this years pre-season college basketball all americans. The breakdown included heavy doses of draft analysis and a youtube video for each player, both of which were right up my alley. Although the list featured a number of my favorites, the guy I came away loving was Jarred Sullinger. In high school, and last year, I was skeptical of Sullinger. His nickname "big smooth" and his hot and cold motor worried me immensely. After looking at some of his highlights, however, I fell in love with his ability to get deep post position, seal his man, drop step, and finish through contact below the rim. Watching Sullinger got me thinking about other players like him; thick, not-jumpy, amazing hands, solid footwork, layup machines. These american heros may not get the hype, they may never defend a pick and role like KG, or catch an alley like Tyson Chandler, but what they do accomplish is just as important. Lets take a look at some of the best around at all levels.

The Gold Standard: Wes Unseld
Measurements: 6'7, 250
Notable Accomplishment: Career average of 14 rebounds per game (9 defensive)
Earthbound Superpower: Outlet passing, defensive rebounding

Any discussion of an earthbound player begins with Wes. He was a bruising presence who dominated the glass. He lead an unspectacular Bullets team to a championship while also being named to five all-star games. Unseld's biggest contribution to the game was his uncanny ability to throw full court outlet passes from his chest. Take that Kevin Love!

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Friday, July 29, 2011

New England Renaissance Series: #11 Jarred Reuter

The New England Renaissance Series is an ongoing countdown of some of the best prospects in the region regardless of class. It is important not to dwell on the order of the rankings but rather on the unprecedented amount of talent the region possesses.

Height: 6'8    Weight: 225
Hometown: Rochester Mass
School Team: Saint Marks
Travel Team: New England Playaz
NERR Rank: 3    National Rank: 71

This pick at #11 might surprise some, but when it is all said and done "Big Rochester" will be a truly special talent. Unfortunately for Reuter, he was injured playing football last fall so his exposure was down. This spring and summer, however, he has reestablished himself as one of the best players in his class. He is a bull inside, and will be a formidable physical force as he continues to fill out. The recent scholarship offer from Indiana is only further proof that the sky is the limit for Reuter. Saint Johns and Rutgers have also offered. Here is his ESPN Evaluation.

Reuter's game is similar to that of a poor man's Tyler Hansbrough in that he is a power player inside with a terrific motor. He plalys with reckless abandon inside the paint, bullying physically weaker and less aggressive players. Even at his young age opposing players already bounce off his strong frame as he carves out space to score inside, rebound, and defend the post. He has a soft touch inside the lane, signs of a developing jump hook with his back the basket, and enough skill to step out and shoot.
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