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"Rivals classifies him as a PG and in the class rankings they say something to the effect of "he's a point guard who's big enough to play SG in college". Also this is from one of his scout profiles:"

In all his videos, he doesn't have particularly remarkable ball handling kills. That's why he is questionable as a PG.

And lewis can go both ways on PT. If he doesn't get any, it will be because of defense. If all you can play is offense, then you are of limited offensive value. Some of the easiest points you can score come off of defense and rebounding. But he may also be the guy who stirs the drink, so he may be a net positive. We'll see. People talk about offense too much.

AJ can steal minutes for Brown because he is strong and can stay in front of his man.



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12/16/2011 4:08:43 AM

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"A 6'8" guy takes a guard's minutes? Who do you have starting then?"

you right. Brown/Purvis/Lewis pretty much have to play the 80 minutes at the guards. I was thinking CJW played 3 some

12/16/2011 4:33:26 AM

I dont think this coaching staff is going to relegate Lewis to the bench because of defense seeing as they dont really care about it all that much in the first place

12/16/2011 7:34:23 AM

I want that Lob City shirt.

Just watched the game this morning. Lewis looked great. Great passes, no stupid turnovers. Didn't blow by anyone, but used angles and his body to get separation to get off shots in the lane.

I don't see how you can't come away impressed. Oh...and his defense was just as good as anybody else's in that game. It's not like he was getting isolated and abused.

His shot is a little whack...but as long as he can make it at a decent clip, then I guess you can't change it. It's like a hybrid two-handed set shot/regular one-handed shot.

12/16/2011 7:46:53 AM

Can't seem to fint the lob online. Would love to see it. Post it here if you find it.

12/16/2011 8:30:33 AM

http://packinsider.com/2011/12/video-tyler-lewis-dismantles-2-miller-grove-on-espn/

12/16/2011 8:35:33 AM

Tyler Lewis reminds me of Jason Kidd, can make a shot when he needs to but will put up double digit assist totals every night

12/16/2011 9:38:45 AM

He reminds me of Jason Williams, or Steve Nash

12/16/2011 9:47:22 AM

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"Tyler Lewis reminds me of Jason Kidd, can make a shot when he needs to but will put up double digit assist totals every night"

Except for Jason Kidd is about half a foot taller and crazy athletic/fast coming out of high school.

It's cliche...but he's more comparable to Steve Nash. Not the most athletic, but just fast/quick enough to be able to use his body and angles to get space and create shots and points. And great court vision. Steve Nash is a much better shooter though.

12/16/2011 9:58:04 AM

well I meant it more from an "ugly shot, great passer" angle. He just has the "it" factor that makes him a fan/teammate favorite and a major frustration to an opponent. Hopefully all that doesnt catch up with him when he plays superior competition in college, but after the show he put on last night against a team full of Div I players, I think he'll be alright

12/16/2011 10:35:23 AM

When I was a kid, I got too see Jason Kidd play in a high school tournament in Myrtle Beach. Amazing. I can still vividly remember him firing two perfect no look passes that hit teammates in the face, he was already playing at an NBA level.

12/16/2011 10:46:21 AM

you old.

12/16/2011 6:50:56 PM

Nash is also much taller and more athletic than Lewis. He can dunk on NBA players as easily as any his size. This is not a valid comparison at all. The difference in shooting alone would invalidate the comparison. Being able to shoot off the dribble makes you an order of magnitude harder to guard.

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12/16/2011 7:05:13 PM

He said Nash because he is white. Calm down.

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12/16/2011 7:35:06 PM

Wait, are you saying Nash dunks on people?

12/16/2011 7:39:38 PM

Dare I be the first guy to say... Stockton?

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12/16/2011 7:48:10 PM

^^ well fuck. I must be remembering some other white guy



nm, Lewis can be Nash, then.

[Edited on December 16, 2011 at 8:53 PM. Reason : .]

12/16/2011 8:52:42 PM

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"Wait, are you saying Nash dunks on people?"

I think he means Kevin Nash...

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12/16/2011 8:59:31 PM

^ Yeah, it was pretty awesome. He'd throw one down over a guy, then a midget would run out of the crowd and dance around the court yelling "Welcome to Oz" at the other team.

12/16/2011 10:37:31 PM

12/17/2011 10:02:21 AM

Wait, are you saying Nash dunks on people?

12/17/2011 10:56:20 AM

bronco is by far my favorite new sports talk poster.

12/17/2011 10:59:57 AM

I think what you mean is he is a Steve Kerr type. More of a distributor, and not as much a deadeye shooter...I can't put my finger on what reminds me about him....

12/17/2011 12:01:31 PM

lol @ saying Steve Kerr is not a shooter.

The only reason he had a career was because teams brought him on in games when they needed a three.

12/17/2011 2:40:54 PM

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"I think what you mean is he is a Steve Kerr type. More of a distributor, and not as much a deadeye shooter...I can't put my finger on what reminds me about him...."

Is this trolling? I mean, even I know that about Kerr. And I didn't know about Dell Curry till Stephen Curry.

BTW, is stephen curry mixed or just light skinned?

12/17/2011 2:47:17 PM

Seriously guys...seriously...

12/17/2011 2:54:24 PM

We really need some outside threats. Warren can't arrive any sooner. Man I wish we would have gotten White as well. I hope Gottfried can land some dead eye shooters in the next class.

12/17/2011 8:39:02 PM

i wish there was a separate sports talk for everyone but skokiaan

12/17/2011 8:43:20 PM

He's black, but both of his parents are light skinned too. Probably some interracial sex not too far back on that tree.

More interesting to me is the Chris Leak/Michael Beasley look. Is there a particular name for that complexion?

12/17/2011 8:43:44 PM

It's called the Triche-effect

12/17/2011 8:45:25 PM

Warren and Purvis were behind the bench. Hopefully they can tell Amile about the atmosphere when things were going well. Plus Nova lost badly to St. Joe's tonight.

12/18/2011 2:00:44 AM

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"Purvis dreams about playing in the NBA. But he has other things on mind. "I'm going to get my degree," Purvis said. "I really want a degree because that's something no one can ever take from me. And it can definitely take me a long way." Read more: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/12/18/1717076/nc-state-basketball-recruit-works.html#ixzz1gtgUIkqD "

Sweet... let's hope he sticks to that plan. 4 years of Purvis would be awesome.

12/18/2011 9:38:32 AM

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"More interesting to me is the Chris Leak/Michael Beasley look. Is there a particular name for that complexion?"

I think that Ice Tea coined it as the "light skinned brother" look. Kind of like Terrence Howard (the actor). It used to be the in look for black guys but, now I think that the darker look is making a comeback. IDK, I still think that the Beasley/Curry look is hotter than Snipes/Hounsou look.

Anyways, back to recruiting.

12/18/2011 11:51:18 AM

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"Sweet... let's hope he sticks to that plan. 4 years of Purvis would be awesome."

Agreed lets also hope he qualifies. It looks like his educational profile is somewhat non-traditional which may give us some issues.

12/18/2011 11:56:08 AM

^ Please to avoid the NC State shit. That would suck.

12/18/2011 11:58:33 AM

man if we lose a fucking awesome guard for a year... again, i won't be pleased.

12/18/2011 3:22:02 PM

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"5starbasketball Five Star Basketball NC State just took in Amile Jefferson as well 1 hour ago Favorite Retweet Reply"

12/19/2011 8:48:14 PM

hai guiz we got amil jeffersun!

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12/19/2011 8:48:29 PM

great success!!!!!

12/19/2011 8:51:53 PM

Yeah I'm pretty sure we "took in" Jefferson means that we watched his game...

12/19/2011 9:19:10 PM

yeah

he has offers from 10 powerhouse schools and they're all in attendance at his game tonight

i wouldn't read anything into that tweet, saps

12/19/2011 9:25:04 PM

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"Julius Hodge @Follow24Hodge Number one recruiting class for 2012 in 5...4...3...2...1! #STATE #WOLFBLOOD"

12/21/2011 11:22:47 AM

Sooooo your saying somethings coming?

12/21/2011 11:29:48 AM

is Jules just messin' w/ us?

12/21/2011 11:35:03 AM

hopefully not

12/21/2011 11:45:07 AM

guys, guys...

amile jefferson

you didn't hear it from me.

12/21/2011 11:54:16 AM

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"Follow24Hodge Julius Hodge This recruiting class HONESTLY makes me want to get into coaching immediately. So much dang TALENT and PROMISE! "

12/21/2011 12:00:35 PM

HONESTLY TALENT PROMISE?

sounds like a commitment, guys.

12/21/2011 12:01:51 PM

Boner City, USA

12/21/2011 12:05:46 PM

population: 2

12/21/2011 12:06:38 PM