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Message: [QUOTE="Watchdog, post: 4256576, member: 10325"] No one here knows what these kids will be able to do next year, but here's a summary of their[B] Junior Year Stats [/B](used these because Floyd and Karaban opted to join UConn early) and some comments about them from coaches: [B]Karaban[/B] [B]averaged 25.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.9 blocks, shooting 60.3 percent, to help New Hampton win the 2021 NEPSAC Class AAA tournament. He was [COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]MVP in the championship game[/COLOR].[/B] He then [B]averaged 18.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 blocks for his AAU Team, Expressions Elite at the Peach Jam[/B]. Karaban was the Gatorade player of the year in New Hampshire. Karaban is a smart and skilled modern big man who is not afraid to push the pace on his own if needed. He boasts exceptional footwork and is widely regarded as an above-average 3-point shooter. While he is not an elite athlete, his high basketball IQ allows him to rebound well on both ends and take what the defense gives him offensively. For those thinking he'll be similar to TP, the video link below shows someone who also aggressively attacks the basket: [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=alex+karaban+video&&view=detail&mid=95746814174A0257710195746814174A02577101&rvsmid=FACC6845E82449EBFADFFACC6845E82449EBFADF&FORM=VDRVRV[/URL] [B]Clingan[/B] [B]averaged 27.3 points, 17.2 rebounds, 5.8 blocks, and 3.1 assists.[/B] “Donovan’s work ethic and team-first attitude fits in perfectly with the championship culture we are establishing,” UConn coach Dan Hurley said. “[B]With his size, his ability to pass, and his shooting touch around the basket and on the perimeter, he should have an immediate impact on our frontcourt at both ends.” Floyd (6'4", 210 pounds) per 247 Sports. 2020-21 stats through 13 games (sat out two games)[/B]. [B]16.5 points, 4.08 rebounds, and 2.77 assists per game. [/B] Well built and physical guard. Has functional athleticism in traffic. Ideal playing off the ball as a shooter and slasher. Has a reliable shooting stroke. Can attack the basket and finish with either hand. Solid overall ball handler and passer. Rebounds his position well. [B]His AAU coach, James Johns, who also coached current Husky Tyrese Martin, had this to say about Floyd earlier last year: "Tough, smart, great kid, great family. Corey reminds me a lot of Tyrese because they have this quiet demeanor about them but they're competitive and it all comes out on the court. Awesome kid. Love him to death. I thought Dan (Hurley) would be great for him."[/B] As an aside, there was an all-star game I've previously referenced in which CF dominated players like Zion Cruz and Roddy Gayle, as a rising Junior. What that means may or may not amount to much but I'm thinking it will.............[B][/B] [/QUOTE]

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