Pollard

[jourdand]

Brand X story says Pollard has grown an inch and added weigh/ muscle to his frame. That along with reports of an improved jump shot make me excited to see this kid hit campus. He averaged 15 points and 11 rebounds against mostly JC teams and other prep schools. I was impressed by the kid when I saw him at elite camp a few years ago and it sounds like he has improved. Also impressed that he appears to have listened to the coaches and what they wanted from him and went out and did what was expected.

 

[ElComanche]

Everyone now is noticing this guy. Since i first saw this kid,i was happy they got him Other posters were initially negative about his prospects. i saw a kid who not only loved to play defense, rebounded,,but had the speed and quickness to run with the guards. That is a rare combination. His father is a former college basketball player who advised him to go to a prep school to refine his game.Kent wanted him to play last year but dad stayed firm and he did what Dad recommended. His words of "not being worried about playing time next year, but just wanting to fit in and grind" probably ensures of playing time. Kent had him at summer camp 2 years ago and immediately offerred him a scholarship,that is the true story. As i said before ,he is the consummate team player and fans will love him the way he scraps .plays defense and runs the court. i see him improving every year as his willingness to really do what it takes to win as his biggest attribute. Fans will love this kid as he continues to improve

 

[SaveFerris]

He looks more in the mold of the kind of player I think we need. We have won with smart, tough kids with good work-ethic who develop over a few years. Acquaah hopefully fits the mold as well. The base of talent and upside has to be there of course.

Looking back these are the kind of players we won with during the Sampson and Bennett years. you just need the coach that can put it all together.