Archive - 2009 - Article

NBADraft.net: Who has been your biggest role model?

Perry Jones: My Mom. She's always been there for me, reprimanding me in the times I did the wrong things and pushing me to strive to do even better when I did things well.

NBAD: Talk a little bit about growing up in Texas.

We have compiled the final rankings of 4 of the Nations top recruiting gurus to form a Consensus Top 100 of the incoming Freshman class.

S = Scout.com (Dave Telep)

Harrison BarnesThe 2010 high school senior class lacks depth and talent as a whole, but there are 2 potential superstar prospects at the top in Harrison Barnes and Perry Jones. Barnes has an extremely mature game plus a great deal of upside left to develop. Jones oozes potential but must develop a killer instinct.

NBADraft.net: You participated in the adidas Nations camp last week, how did that go?

Roderick FlemingsRoderick Flemings: It went well. It was a great experience for me to get out and play with other players from around the country to see where my game is at. I felt that it was a great experience for me. I had a good time there.

Counselors (College Players)

Derrick Favors

By Ian Powers
NBADraft.net

By Dustin Hiebert
NBADraft.net

Overall the 2009 Nike global challenge had a lot of talent, and although a majority of the top talent came from the USA side, there were a number of intriguing talents from the international side as well. There were a handful of International players that really caught my eye and have a bright future.

Canada

By Drue Sensing aka "GatorHeels"
*Winner of the forum writing contest

ORLANDO MAGIC

By Ian Powers
NBADraft.net

Portland, OR - The first game of the final day of the 2009 Global Challenge was one that featured some young international players that should attract the attention of NBA scouts over the next few years. Serbia faced off against All-Asia team, which featured about 3 players from Australia.

FINALS

USA 2010 85 – Canada 83