NCAA Basketball 2011-12 Pre-Season TOP 5 Senior Centers

Tyler Zeller

(1) TYLER ZELLER / 7'0'' 245 / Washington, IN / UNC

STRENGTH
Athleticism / Mobility / Soft Touch / Nice Length


WEAKNESS
Overall Strength / Inconsistent Jumpshot / Physicality

(2) FESTUS EZELI / 6'11'' 255 / Benin City, Nigeria / Vanderbilt

STRENGTH
Shot Blocking / Offensive Efficiency / Nice Size & Athleticism


WEAKNESS
Foul & Turnover Prone / Overall Feel for the Game
* Suspended First 6 Games of Season!!!

(3) ROBERT SACRE / 7'0'' 260 / North Vancouver, B.C., CAN / Gonzaga

STRENGTH
Excellent Size / Physicality / Foul Shooting / Soft Hands


WEAKNESS
Counter Moves on the Block / Rebounding / Decision Making

(4) AUGUSTUS GILCHRIST / 6'10'' 245 / Clinton, MD / South Florida

STRENGTH
Offensive Skill-Set / Ability to Create / Nice Jumpshot


WEAKNESS
Athleticism / Physicality / Undersized for Position (NBA) 

(5) RALPH SAMPSON III / 6'11'' 240 / Duluth, GA / Minnesota 

STRENGTH
Soft Touch / Nice Length / Shot Blocking / Passing


WEAKNESS
Rebounding / Overall Consistency / Competitiveness 



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DORIAL GREEN-BECKHAM: #1 Wide Receiver in HS Football History!!!

Dorial Green-Beckham: Class of 2012

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Dorial Green-Beckham WR / 6'6'' 220 / Springfield, MO / Class of 2012
Many people believe that class of 2012 Dorial Green-Beckham might be the greatest wide receiver to ever put on a high school football jersey. Today, on October 27, 2011 the 6-foot 6-inch 220lb wide-out from Springfield, Missouri made me a believer!!! Dorial Green-Beckham has officially become the All-Time leading receiving yards record holder in High School Football history. With 1 minute and 6 seconds left in the second quarter, Dorial Green-Beckham caught an 81 yard touchdown pass to break the record held for 15 years by class of 1996 Abram Booty of Evangal Christian.  Green-Beckham finished the game with over 300 yards receiving and 4 touchdowns (plus the win). Believe me when I say...this is just the beginning of Dorial Green-Beckham's dominance.

Dorial Green-Beckham is the complete package when it comes to elite wide receivers. When you watch Dorial play, it is easy to see why he is already receiving Randy Moss comparisons.  He has the size, strength, speed and hands to not only become one of the best wide receivers in high school football history, but one of the best receivers at the next level as well.  While Dorial's life might seem like peaches n cream, unfortunately the 6-foot 6-inch 220lb Green-Beckham has had to travel through hell until he could get to heaven. 

Dorial Green-Beckham was born in St.Louis, Missouri and is the second youngest son of Charmelle Green's six children.  His mother Charmelle, struggled with alcohol and legal troubles during Dorial's childhood and Dorial suffered from the effects.  Dorial Green and his younger brother Darnell Green (who is diagnosed with Leukemia) spent time transitioning between East St.Louis and Springfield during their childhood. The two brothers were bounced from home to home as if they were an unwanted commodity.  Sometimes they would live with their mother, other times they slept on couches of relatives.  When family members could not support Dorial and his brother anymore, foster homes were the only alternative.

When Dorial was in 7th grade, and relocation threatened to separate the two brother's, John Beckham (Dorial's current HS football coach) and his wife Tracey Beckham took the Green's into their home. The Beckham's, who have been foster parents for dozens of kids over the past 20 years officially adopted Dorial and his brother in 2006.  The two brothers are now known as the Green-Beckham's and they finally have a place to call home!!! 

While Dorial Green-Beckham has endured many hardships throughout his short life on this earth, he finally seems to be coming into his own.  Dorial is the #1 high school football recruit in the nation and is currently being courted by the who's who of Division 1 colleges.  Besides just setting the National High School Football receiving yards record, Dorial has some other impressive stats to look at as well.  His career stats as of today, October 27, 2011 are ridiculous to say the least.  He has 276 career receptions, 6,211 yards and 69 touchdowns. He also has at least one more game (playoffs) to add to his already impressive resume.

Dorial Green Beckham has the stats to legitimately be called the best wide receiver in high school football history.  He also has the size, strength and athletic ability to parlay his outstanding high school career into a great college career and then the NFL.  Let me make myself quite clear when I say this...Dorial Green-Beckham WILL play in the NFL one day and he has a legitimate shot at being one of the first players selected in the 2015 NFL Draft, despite the fact he has yet to play one game of college football...that's how good he is!!! 

Record Setting Reception

The future is very bright for Dorial Green-Beckham and it is only a matter of time before he starts breaking other receiving records at the next level.  Dorial has seen the lowest of lows during his life.  Now, he is experiencing the highest of highs.  There is no question in my mind that Dorial will be an elite wide receiver in college and possibly the pros.  Until then, Dorial Green-Beckham will have to continue to dominate the high school gridiron.

NCAA Basketball 2011-12 Pre-Season TOP 10 Senior Power Forwards

JaMychal Green

(1) JaMYCHAL GREEN / 6'8'' 240 / Montgomery, AL / Alabama

STRENGTH
Finishing Through Contact / Athleticism / Shot Blocking


WEAKNESS
Perimeter Game / Turnover Prone / Inconsistent Jumpshot

(2) ANDREW NICHOLSON / 6'9'' 240 / Mississauga, Ontario, CAN / St. Bonaventure

STRENGTH
Quickness & Mobility / Scoring Instincts / Catch n Shoot


WEAKNESS
Tendency to be Lackadaisical / Turnover Prone at Times

(3) TREVOR MBAKWE / 6'8'' 240 / St. Paul, MN / Minnesota

STRENGTH
Excellent Rebounding / Physicality & Aggression / Touch


WEAKNESS
Offensive Polish / Inconsistent Jumpshot / Foul Shooting

(4) DRAYMOND GREEN / 6'7'' 235 / Saginaw, MI / Michigan State

STRENGTH
Versatility / Passing / Rebounding / Energy / High B-Ball IQ


WEAKNESS
Quickness & Athleticism / Undersized for Position (NBA)

(5) DREW GORDON / 6'9'' 245 / San Jose, CA / New Mexico 

STRENGTH
Excellent Rebounding / Athleticism / Mobility / Length


WEAKNESS
Durability Issues / Inconsistent Offensive / Foul Shooting

(6) DARIO HUNT / 6'8'' 230 / Colorado Springs, CO / Nevada

STRENGTH
Running the Floor / Rebounding / Athleticism / Passing


WEAKNESS
Overall Strength / Mid-Range Game / Ball Handling 

(7) QUINCY ACY / 6'7'' 230 / Mesquite, TX / Baylor

STRENGTH
Athleticism / Strength / Finishing Through Contact / Energy


WEAKNESS
Defensive Rebounding / Undersized for Position (NBA)

(8) MILES PLUMLEE / 6'11'' 250 / Warsaw, IN / Duke

STRENGTH
Athleticism / Running the Floor / Size for Position / Touch


WEAKNESS
Offensive Repertoire / Inconsistent Jumpshot / Foul Prone

(9) JOHN SHURNA / 6'8'' 215 / Glen Ellyn, IL / Northwestern 

STRENGTH
3 Point Range / High B-Ball IQ / Offensive Repertoire 


WEAKNESS
Rebounding / Explosiveness / Post Defense / Strength

(10) KEVIN JONES / 6'8'' 250 / Mount Vernon, NY / West Virginia

STRENGTH
Spot up Jumpshot / Offensive Pick n Roll / Strength


WEAKNESS
Elite Athleticism / Lateral Quickness / Foul Shooting


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NCAA Basketball 2011-12 Pre-Season TOP 10 Senior Small Forwards

Kris Joseph

(1) KRIS JOSEPH / 6'7'' 215 / Montreal, Ouebec, CAN / Syracuse

STRENGTH
Playing in Transition / Great Athleticism / Quick First Step  


WEAKNESS
Inconsistent Jumpshot / Ball Handling / Offensive Repertoire 

(2) JEFF TAYLOR / 6'7'' 225 / Norrkoping, Sweden / Vanderbilt

STRENGTH
Elite Athleticism / Defensive Capabilities / Toughness


WEAKNESS
Perimeter Skills / Ball Handling / Scoring Instincts

(3) ROBBIE HUMMEL / 6'8'' 230 / Valparaiso, IN / Purdue

STRENGTH
Offensive Versatility / Foul Shooting / Ball Handling / Energy


WEAKNESS
Quickness / Injury Concerns / Defensive Tweener for NBA

(4) OLEK CZYZ / 6'7'' 240 / Gdynia, Poland / Nevada

STRENGTH
Athleticism / Overall Strength / Jumpshot / Finishing at Rim


WEAKNESS
Foul Shooting / Assist to Turnover Ratio / Inconsistent Play 

(5) BRADFORD BURGESS / 6'6'' 225 / Midlothian, VA / VCU

STRENGTH
3 Point Range / Overall Strength / Creating Penetration 


WEAKNESS
Inconsistent Play / Defensive Awareness / Lateral Quickness

(6) WESLEY WITHERSPOON / 6'8'' 200 / Lilburn, GA / Memphis

STRENGTH
Nice Length / Catch and Shoot / Quickness / Versatility 


WEAKNESS
Tends to "Ball Watch" / Turnover Prone at Times / Strength

(7) JOHN SHURNA / 6'8'' 215 / Glen Ellyn, IL / Northwestern

STRENGTH
3 Point Range / Jumpshot / Court Vision / High B-Ball IQ


WEAKNESS
Quickness / Ball Handling / Overall Strength / Rebounding

(8) DARIUS MILLER / 6'7'' 235 / Maysville, KY / Kentucky

STRENGTH
Excellent Jump Shot / 3 Point Range / Versatility / Strength


WEAKNESS
Ball Handling (left hand) / Effort Level on Offense & Defense 

(9) TIM ABROMAITIS / 6'8'' 235 / Unionville, CT / Notre Dame

STRENGTH
Excellent Jumpshot / Size-Length / 3 Point Range / B-Ball IQ


WEAKNESS
Creating off the Dribble / Quickness & Explosiveness 

(10) MIKE GLOVER / 6'7'' 220 / Bronx, NY / Iona

STRENGTH
Quickness & Athleticism / Rebounding / Versatility / Strength


WEAKNESS
Face Up Game / Foul Shooting / Court Vision & Passing


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