Seriously, when is CBH going to start earning his money and recruit real players to Morgantown? Maybe it's not possible, considering Beilein said it couldn't be done.
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Oh. Nevermind.
Devin Ebanks, a top 25 player (or top 10, depending on who you ask), has committed to the Mountaineers. Outside of guys like West and Hundley -- don't let me hear you say Hargett -- Ebanks is the most heralded recruit to ever sign with the Mountaineers.
The comparisons on Ebanks are staggering.
Rudy Gay and Kevin Durant? Check.
"To me, he’s like a Rudy Gay or a Kevin Durant," said AAU coach Lawrence McGuggins. "He’s just a very skilled player who causes problems with his size and his ability."
Scottie Pippen? Check.
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Carmelo Anthony?
Not quite yet.
Besides playing in some gyms that most resemble my basement, Ebanks' game looks silky smooth. He is a fantastic ball handler, both slippery off the dribble and without the ball. His jump shooting is also a huge strength, with range extending past the perimeter. And oh yeah, he can jump.
Both his dunking and shot-blocking look effortless, two qualities that instantly recall his (hopeful) teammate, Joe Alexander. Considering his wingspan is over 7'0", he has the athleticism and length to play between the 2 and 4 in college.
That will allow CBH a great deal of lineup flexibility. Lineups that could look something like this:
With Alexander:
- Mazzulla
- Ruoff
- Butler
- Ebanks
- Alexander
Without Alexander:
- Mazzulla
- Ruoff
- Butler
- Ebanks
- Smith