March 16, 2011

On rhythm guitar, Kris Joseph is more than likely going to be called out at the next NBA draft. He's an athletic 6'7 slasher with a much improved jumpshot, who drives open lanes for big finishes and gets to the basket in transition, while showing good passing sense and playing very good defense on the wing. Freshman C.J. Fair provides backing vocals, and reminds one of Joseph, whilst being farther along the curve than Joseph was at a comparable age. Fair is long and athletic, a disruptive defensive player, transition finisher and good rebounder, who developed the ability to use his currently limited offensive abilities as the season went on, becoming a decent slasher from the mid-range area and sticking the occasional 14 foot jumper. And behind them, loading up the equipment vans, A&R man James Southerland does a good impression of an entry-level Walt Williams in his limited minutes.

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