Karlie Samuelson

[ju6381]

Seems like most people on the board have forgotten about her since the Chong discovery. Not sure if GA is looking to add 1 or 2 guards in the next class but I would love to see her in blue and white.

 

[speedoo]

I assume she is #44. Some info:

http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/102712/karlie-samuelson

Summary: Very good shooter with good size (5-11), lacks footspeed, seems to compensate with smarts. Big question will be can she defend quick guards. Sounds like combo guard who is more likely to play the 2 than point in college.

 

[EricLA]

that sounds about right speedoo. maybe she's a bit like a Mel Thomas type of player, altho i'm not sure she has the hustle and grit (yet) that Mel had, but Mel was certainly a great shooter who made up for lack of sheer athleticism with high bball IQ, and of course, all out hustle....

i'm not sure how Karlie will develop in college but in a way, i think athleticism is over rated. i don't think anyone would call ND's guards uber-athletic, but they certainly are strong and know how to score and draw fouls.