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Title: Great article by Jeff Goodman: The 2002 McD's AA Class
Post by: 77ncaachamps on August 10, 2011, 04:18:47 PM
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/15421905/class-of-2002-serves-as-a-cautionary-tale-for-todays-allamericans

Title: Re: Great article by Jeff Goodman: The 2002 McD's AA Class
Post by: Stronghold on August 10, 2011, 04:21:33 PM
Wes, Lazar, and Jimmy are great examples of how hard work beyond high school and an attitude of not feeling like the NBA is entitled to them pays off.
Title: Re: Great article by Jeff Goodman: The 2002 McD's AA Class
Post by: MU_Iceman on August 10, 2011, 05:20:33 PM
Quote from: 77ncaachamps on August 10, 2011, 04:18:47 PM
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/15421905/class-of-2002-serves-as-a-cautionary-tale-for-todays-allamericans



Great read.

I think it's pretty impressive that Reddick took Italian in anticipation of continuing his career in Europe...that kid has a good head on his shoulders...almost makes you happier for him that it did work out.
Title: Re: Great article by Jeff Goodman: The 2002 McD's AA Class
Post by: Jay Bee on August 11, 2011, 12:10:35 AM
Quote from: MU_Iceman on August 10, 2011, 05:20:33 PM
I think it's pretty impressive that Reddick took Italian in anticipation of continuing his career in Europe...that kid has a good head on his shoulders...almost makes you happier for him that it did work out.

Probably just learning the language so he can pick up more dudes.

If you look at other years.. let's say 2003 as an example, there is a substantially higher number of good NBA guys coming from that group.  Although there are busts as well (i.e., Becky's Brian Butch).
Title: Re: Great article by Jeff Goodman: The 2002 McD's AA Class
Post by: 77ncaachamps on August 11, 2011, 12:29:26 AM
The article also reinforces Buzz's recruiting style as well as what Shavlik Randolph mentioned: guys with chips on their shoulders will work harder because they have something to prove.

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