UNC's Class of 2010

As most of you know, UNC just added the #1 overall recruit. I was just reading some interesting stuff about all three guys. It sounds like we're 2 years away from a dominate backcourt. Even if we only get Barnes for a year, these other two guys sound amazing! They're all five-star recruits!

This is copied from ESPN Insider recruiting - I did not write it.

PG - Kendall Marshall (#4 PG, #19 overall - according to ESPN)

August, 2009: Marshall is the best passer in all of high school basketball. In transition he handles the ball with his head up and eyes taking a picture of the court to see if the throw ahead pass is available to a teammate sprinting a lane. He is extremely efficient with his dribble as he uses it to push the ball in transition. Everything this young man does throughout the course of a game has a purpose. He is so adept at seeing the entire floor and making the assist on target and on time. He makes all kind of passes (penetration and kick, dump off from his drives, skip pass, post feed, open cutters) that lead to open looks. I love the way he supports and encourages his teammates if they drop one of his passes a sign of a true leader. A good mid range shooter who needs work on his jumper behind the arc. Headed to UNC where there will be plenty of assists to hand out in the future.

SG - Reggie Bullock (#2 SG, #13 overall - according to ESPN)

July, 2009: What makes Bullock stand out is his versatility and ability to score as a big shooting guard. He showed a patient game at the Super Showcase in Orlando, not forcing his offense, letting the game come to him by taking what the defense gave him and picking his spots to attack. The future Tar Heel will fit in well in Roy Williams' fast-break style as he is a versatile athlete that can consistently knock down open 3's, take contact and finish in transition, and is an effective passer off the dribble. He should be able to quickly adjust to the collegiate game defensively as he is sound on and off the ball and is able to defend multiple positions. He did a nice job on the offensive boards using his length to rebound over his opponents and get his team more possessions. Where Bullock separates himself from the pack is when he takes over the game offensively. He has the ability to score in bunches and wants the ball in tough situations. He is a mentally tough kid and at the end of games he is a consistent free-throw shooter. He is a worker that is very coachable and understands how to play.

SF - Harrison Barnes (#1 overall player according to everyone)

July, 2009: Barnes had some dominate possessions today (LeBron James Skills Academy). He displayed all around scoring ability. He knocked down open three's, attacked the lane and finished through contact and hit the mid range pull up. Barnes is a silky smooth player. He doesn't waste motion or energy. He never lets the defense speed him up. He simply takes his time and makes scoring plays repeatedly and competes on both ends of the floor. Not flashy just productive. Barnes length and smooth stroke allows him to knock down shots over smaller defenders with ease and he does a great job setting up his mid range jumper with a nice shot fake to raise the defender. He is a good rebounder on both ends and has the ability to lead the break and go coast to coast. Good ball handler and passer when he draws multiple defenders. Smart defender that uses a safe distance from live dribbles to keep the ball in front of him and does a great job of using his length and athletic ability to contest shots. Explosive above the rim finisher in transition with excellent hang time and concentration on the rim in the lane. Smooth skilled wing.