- College coaches looking at Southeastern’s Brandon Kearney
Kearney is very very good, I would guess that he is the number 1 target in 2011. A sophomore point guard that’s already 6-4 is scary. I think the Free Press got his first name though, Rivals and Scout have him listed as Brandan. - Six Stand Out for Franklin ($)
I think it’s time to let the Roger Franklin dream go. - IMG pays $86M for Michigan rights
Not sure exactly what this means… More money for Crisler? More emphasis on game-day atmosphere and marketing for all sports? More money for Bill Martin’s fleet of boats? I guess we will have to see. According to Wikipedia lots of big time schools (Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Texas and others) are involved with IMG. - Morris ready to help lead U-M back to prominence ($)
Some good stuff on Darius - Traylor will ask to travel
Sorry Tractor, I don’t feel any sympathy. - Good get for Beilein
Lacy on D-Mo.
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Here is an update on Keegan Hornbuckle, a 6-6
Wing player from North Hollywood, Calif. I know Coach Beilein recently scouted this youngster and he sounds like Beilein’s type of guy. This write-up was from ESPN.com
Surprise Players
Kennan Hornbuckle, 6-3, SF
Senior, North Hollywood, Calif./Campbell Hall
Hornbuckle scored the ball with great consistency throughout the tournament. He has nice range on his jumper that extends well beyond 3-point territory. Hornbuckle has an almost effortless jumper with a near-perfect follow-through, which also makes him a very good shooter from the perimeter. He also has very good athleticism and runs the floor well, which makes him a threat as a spot-up 3-point shooter in transition or as a finisher above the rim while running the break. He has good leaping ability and a good frame, which should work to make Hornbuckle even more aggressive on the offensive end, though he has a tendency to take a backseat at times. Hornbuckle has good quickness and can get to the rim, but needs to become a better finisher in traffic.
Hornbuckle has good passing skills and will look for open teammates on the break in addition to half-court sets. He plays with a good amount of energy and gives decent effort on the defensive end, though he has the athletic ability and strength to become a defensive stalwart. He also needs to use his ability to create more offense for himself in the midrange area, using his leaping ability to shoot the pull-up jumper over defenders. As he prepares for the next level, he needs to become more aggressive and use his athletic gifts to impact the game on a more consistent basis.
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