Post by Washington on Dec 23, 2006 16:17:51 GMT -5
(AP)- Division I Player of the Year, LeBron James, has decided to forego his senior season and jump into the ABCA draft pool. The sure-thing future superstar is expected to be the first overall selection in the 2006 draft joining future (closer to current) superstars like Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire, Dwyane Wade- the first overall selections in the past three drafts.
The very versitle LeBron James, joining players such as Utah center Andrew Bogut, Duke swingman Luol Deng is expected to cap off another solid draft class. James told the media, "I am proud to headline the class of 2006."
While James' scouts do not see LeBron's potential isn't as high as many expected, his overall game has been looking amazing. With ABCA-ready defensive skills, playmaking skills, and decent rebounding ability- LeBron has shown ABCA scouts that he is more than the nation's leading scorer.
Expect teams to intentionally throw games as they all know that the next great ABCA contender could be the winner of a simple offseason lottery. With LeBron's maturity, he would be willing to play for any team, and could make them a far far greater team. He is expected to be one of the greatest players in the history of the ABCA.
The very versitle LeBron James, joining players such as Utah center Andrew Bogut, Duke swingman Luol Deng is expected to cap off another solid draft class. James told the media, "I am proud to headline the class of 2006."
While James' scouts do not see LeBron's potential isn't as high as many expected, his overall game has been looking amazing. With ABCA-ready defensive skills, playmaking skills, and decent rebounding ability- LeBron has shown ABCA scouts that he is more than the nation's leading scorer.
Expect teams to intentionally throw games as they all know that the next great ABCA contender could be the winner of a simple offseason lottery. With LeBron's maturity, he would be willing to play for any team, and could make them a far far greater team. He is expected to be one of the greatest players in the history of the ABCA.
