PRE-MADNESS COMMITMENTS TAKE SHAPE
Rob Harrington
robharrington@prepstars.com
March 10, 2011
Just a week before the opening of the NCAA tournament, Florida made a key pickup from talented junior scorer Braxton Ogbueze, a strong and compact combo guard from North Carolina who enjoyed a big junior season. Ogbueze is at his best shooting threes and creating shots for himself off the dribble, although he has improved his handling and playmaking as well.
The Gators now boast pledges from two 2012 prospects with outside ability: Ogbueze and in-state product Michael Frazier. We’ve been highly impressed with both prospects, and UF is building an offensively gifted class at a time when offensive generally is down in college basketball.
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Texas added a commitment from CAN/NC BF Kevin Thomas, a good run/jump athlete who needs to get stronger but certainly has the wheels for the high-major level. The Longhorns continue to do well with Canadians, and Thomas hopes to enjoy success similar to that of other north-of-the-border products to travel into Austin. …
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