Thursday, May 7, 2009

Up against John Wall


Incoming Freshman point guard John Wall is known for his sound decision making. With his extreme athleticism he could take the ball to the rim at will but he chooses to play within the offense and get his teammates involved. This combination of natural ability and understanding of the game will make Wall a top three pick in the 2010 draft if he decides to enter but first he has some other decisions to make.

With most of the top schools in the country recruiting him for years you'd think he'd have his list narrowed down a bit by now. I can only imagine the agents, recruiters, boosters and coaches clamoring to land this prize baller. And now with Summer approaching it's time for John Wall to make a decision. Choose a school, sign the letter of intent and move on.

And in the upcoming 14 months or so, the time before the 2010 draft, Wall will have a number of other important decisions to make. Last week Wall was busted by police for breaking and entering an abandoned house. Harmless, childish fun no doubt but so so foolish for a person with his bright future. During the next 14 months John Wall will be approached by many people with less than altruistic intentions and it will be the decisions he makes off of the basketball court that will land him a spot at the top of next years draft or land him in more trouble.

I think he'll make good on his athletic promise and shine in his one year of college ball, wherever that may be.