RFH Collective: Kris Dunn

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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Like a Phoenix, The Friars are Rising From the Ashes

In 1973 two local kids put a small, regional, catholic school on the map. Not only did Marvin Barnes and Ernie DiGregorio lead Providence college to the final four, they established the school as a viable national force. Over the next three decades, Providence built upon that foundation, in the process producing an astonishing number of NBA players and becoming a farm for elite coaching talent like Rick Pitino, Rick Barnes, and Pete Gillen. Although Providence was as good of a program as almost any in the country, there were, and continue to be, structural disadvantages that make the Providence's margin for error slim. As hard as it is for me to say, Providence is not UNC, Duke, or even UCONN; they are a program that is on the level of Xavier, Marquette, or Villanova. What these programs have shown, however, is that with the right coach anything is possible. Unfortunately for Providence, that coach has been missing for over a decade. As fast as the program shot off in the 70s, it had fallen off the map by the end of this season. Were the Friars going down the same path as Iona, Canasius, or Loyola Marymount? These were the questions being asked in all corners of Friartown.

Then came a glimmer of hope. It came in the form of a hometown hero. A man who valued integrity about anything else. Ed Cooley was the complete package. He would win and he would be at Providence for a long time.

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New England Renaissance Series: #8 Kris Dunn

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.

#8 Kris Dunn (2012)

Height: 6'3 Weight: 180

Hometown: New London Connecticut

School Team: New London High School

Travel Team: CBC

NERR Rank: 10 National Rank: 48

One of the fastest rising players in the country is New London's Kris Dunn. Dunn uses elite quickness and a serviceable outside shot to put immense pressure on opposing defenses. It would be criminal if we also didn't include Dunn's confidence as a tool. It is clear that all of the players around him feed off it. Here is his ESPN evaluation and highlight video.

Dunn is a young and talented guard who is really just beginning to scratch the surface of his potential. The key for him is confidence; he finally believes he is a player. He has good versatility in the backcourt, able to play either guard position because of his length and skills with the ball in his hands. He shoots the ball well off the catch or the dribble, gets to the rim equally well in the open floor or the quarter court, and will also create for his teammates. It's a good mix getting buckets and distributing the ball. He has all the physical capabilities to blossom into a good defender as well.

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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Like a Phoenix, The Friars are Rising From the Ashes

Friday, August 5, 2011

New England Renaissance Series: #8 Kris Dunn