#next vs. next

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Point guards really aren’t what they used to be. The position has definitely evolved. Points are no longer limited to just being playmakers, and often have a game which is usually seen within 2 guards (Russell Westbrook, Damian Lillard, Zach LaVine). Add De’Aaron Fox to that list of explosive next generation point guards and be on the look out for him next fall at Kentucky University. In case you missed him in the Jordan Classic last night, here’s a mix from a game earlier this year where he dropped 42 points with his future coach in attendance. Coach Cal sure knows how to pick em, boy...... 

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I’m gonna let up on the Mamba related posts for a minute just to shed some light on the next generation up. Last night was the night of the Jordan Brand “Next Vs Next” All Star Classic. All the top recruits in the nation who are preparing to take that next step into college team up to showcase their talents and give college fans something to look forward to in the fall. Here we have Harry Giles and Jayson Tatum, the no. 1 and no. 2 overall (Giles is No. 1 among PFs, Tatum is No.1 among SFs) ranked players in the nation of the 2016 graduating class, respectively. Expect to see these future Blue Devils next season. Giles said last night during a sideline interview that as far as goals and aspirations for his freshman season, he intends to “come in, work hard, and win a national championship”. Here’s a mix of Giles and Tatum in the Peach Jam last summer. After watching, you’ll see why Duke fans are walking around with their chests out, despite losing in the NCAA Tournament.