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Message: [QUOTE="cuseguy, post: 3188058, member: 524"] Ok, my take on Newton and Richmond from the National Prep Showcase in Haven. This is first-hand, not hearsay, if you catch my humor. Newton and Richmond can play. But most of us knew that from highlights and other game clips. Newton is the star of Mt. Zion Prep. I had him with 18 points, a few rebounds, one assist. Don’t hold me to that. He had three 3s, and, yes, he’s got a nice form. But he also has a nice handle and can drive to the basket. He had a nice drive and a twisting layup one time. He can score in a variety of ways. He can be a star at SU. Maybe not right away but eventually. His drawbacks? He’s slender, from head to toe. And he doesn’t like to bang. So he’s a skilled small forward, someone who excels on the perimeter and in transition. Where fits in next year is uncertain based on who returns. But I like his potential. Richmond looks the part. He’d be our best ballhandler, penetrator and passer right now. He’s the primatly ballhandler for Brewster, and that’s pretty good considering his backcourt mates are Terrance Clarke (Kentucky bound and ultra talented) and Jamal Mashburn Jr. (a smallish guard with a nice jumper who will attend Minnesota). Richmond isn’t a great shooter, but he can make shots. What he’s good at is penetrating and assisting others. He’s electric in the open court. I had him for 9 points, a few rebounds and several assists. But check Donna Ditota’s story. She was there. One cool moment. In the second half, Newton was bringing the ball up court. Richmond met him just past mid court. They were on island together. Now, Newton is pretty good ballhandler for his size. But Richmond stole the ball , drove to the basket and was fouled by Newton. Richmond made one of two free throws. In summary, it appears we have two quality recruits. I’ve seen a number of SU recruits play here over the years, from Kaleb Joseph to Chris McCullough to Tyler Lydon. Some have been duds, left too early or exceeded expectations. I have high hopes for Newton and Richmond. Fingers crossed. [/QUOTE]

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