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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 2727429, member: 40"]
Appreciate the kind words, Janner.

Hughes is DEFINITELY the kind of player who can attack off of the bounce.  He's got a very smooth handle, gets into the lane easily, but his preferred "spot" on the floor, if you will, is out near the three point line.  Hughes is a pretty slick passer, too.

In terms of Buddy -- it's funny you ask, as my father and I discussed this very topic.  At his current size, he's a 2.  Could he play the three a la Rautins, Mali, etc. in a pinch?  Sure -- but that's not a great fit for our system.

THAT SAID -- his brother is approaching 6-8, entering his sophomore year at Cornell.  If Buddy "grows" to that size range, I could see him growing into a 3.  But for now, he's probably a 2.  His defense looks adequate -- he'll be a smarts / hustle type of defender, versus a stud athlete, who will need to show that he understands his assignments and anticipates where the ball will go.  Andy and Cooney were great at that.  Not suggesting Buddy is at that level yet.
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