ATLHawkeye
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Kyle Meyer's HS team played about a mile form my house Friday night, so I caught the game. I came away VERY impressed by his skills... especially his ball handling and passing ability. His ability to take the ball down low and kick it back out will be exciting to see. I think minutes may be hard to come by for him next year due to depth, but I think we'll be pleasantly surprised by his ability to contribute next year.
The kid can handle the ball very well and can shoot the ball from pretty much anywhere on the court. He has quick hands and is also fast for a big man. He regularly followed the other teams guards down the court trying to make steals, and kept with them no problem.
If I had to compare him to another player from this years' team, it would be Aaron White. Some see him as a center, but I definitely see him as a PF, and wouldn't be at all surprised if he could play a very tall 3.
The only possible area for concern (and I don't think it will be a problem at all once he gets to campus) is his energy level, as he looked bored and frustrated at times. That being said, I think that had more to do with the fact that there wasn't any talent on the court anywhere near his level. This is most likely why he shines in AAU where the talent level is much higher.
When he got the ball, he would immediately get double and triple teamed, and the refs were pretty much letting him get hacked on all night. I wouldn't be surprised if that's what Adam Woodbury sees every night, too. You could sense his frustration, but he dealt with it and pretty much looked like a man against boys.
All in all, I think Fran got another good one.
The kid can handle the ball very well and can shoot the ball from pretty much anywhere on the court. He has quick hands and is also fast for a big man. He regularly followed the other teams guards down the court trying to make steals, and kept with them no problem.
If I had to compare him to another player from this years' team, it would be Aaron White. Some see him as a center, but I definitely see him as a PF, and wouldn't be at all surprised if he could play a very tall 3.
The only possible area for concern (and I don't think it will be a problem at all once he gets to campus) is his energy level, as he looked bored and frustrated at times. That being said, I think that had more to do with the fact that there wasn't any talent on the court anywhere near his level. This is most likely why he shines in AAU where the talent level is much higher.
When he got the ball, he would immediately get double and triple teamed, and the refs were pretty much letting him get hacked on all night. I wouldn't be surprised if that's what Adam Woodbury sees every night, too. You could sense his frustration, but he dealt with it and pretty much looked like a man against boys.
All in all, I think Fran got another good one.
