UCLA’s Kevin Love just might be what the Bruins need for this 2007-2008 basketball season. Love a 6’9 probable starting center for UCLA will be teamed up with an already unbeatable lineup. Shipp, Collison, Moute and Mata who nearly led last years team to a NCAA championship victory against the Florida Gators are teamed up again to conquer this years tournament in San Antonio. However, this season’s lineup is less likely to come out short thanks to a little bit of “Love.” That’s right this year UCLA recruited one of the top five, if not the best incoming freshmen of 2007. This is no rags to riches story, Love’s father, Stan Love played four years in the NBA. If anything Love has more or less been bred basketball. No easy show, this big man worked hard for three years to perfect his game and is now looked on as a “cliché” post man. His footwork is far advanced for his age and height and his range is unbelievable. Averaging almost 30 points a game, most of which were graceful dunks, and 16 boards, he is truly an all around player. But what makes Love so special is his ability to outlet pass. Outlet passing which is often overlooked because it is a teachable trait comes naturally for Love and no one could teach this kind of passing. Kevin Love can rebound, pass, and before the other team knows it, they are down by two points. Also, expect this center to get some loose balls this year and maybe even some steals. He’s not afraid to bend over and doesn’t use his height as a clutch. This “McDonalds All-American” will inspire his fans and most likely his teammates. He has passion and is not a selfish player. Love is in the air tonight, or at least this season. Definite final four appearance for the Bruins.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
This years' no Greg Oden
That’s right, this 2007-2008 basketball season expect to see more that just one talented incoming freshmen. Unlike last season where Greg Oden took the leading role in freshmen all-stars, this season expect to see more than one, two, six “diaper dandies.” I have picked six incoming freshmen that can not go unnoticed. Here they are in no particular order……
Kevin Love (UCLA)
Derrick Rose (Memphis)
Michael Beasley (Kansas State)
Eric Gordon (Indiana)
O.J. Mayo (USC)
Kyle Singler (Duke)
Kevin Love (UCLA)
Derrick Rose (Memphis)
Michael Beasley (Kansas State)
Eric Gordon (Indiana)
O.J. Mayo (USC)
Kyle Singler (Duke)
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Welcome to NCAA men’s basketball news, highlights, predictions and more. Made for basketball fans and sports fans alike and even for all you “Jacks” out there. I will cover some of the biggest games of the season as each team makes their way to San Antonio. Of course it’s never too early to look ahead as I will also discuss the talented freshmen class and what each team has to offer this season.
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