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NBA Draft: 7 takeaways from the 2018 Hoophall Classic

By Connor Harr

SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: Vernon Carey Jr. #22 of University School dribbles in a game against Oak Hill Academy during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: Vernon Carey Jr. #22 of University School dribbles in a game against Oak Hill Academy during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 15: Will Richardson #0 of Oak Hill Academy dribbles in a game against University School during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 15: Will Richardson #0 of Oak Hill Academy dribbles in a game against University School during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

Last quick impressions

Just wanted to jot off some names of others that stuck out. Starting with Bol Bol’s future teammates at Oregon Louis King and Will Richardson. King is an all around impressive offensive player. He’s a good playmaker, scorer, and has an NBA ready body which should make him a one and done candidate.

Will Richardson is a crafty, high IQ lefty with great size and skill for the position. The games already very slow to him which doesn’t happen to most 18 year olds. He’s more of a two to four year guy. Richardson needs some time to become a more explosive athlete and improve his three point shot.

Moses Brown who is the number two center in the senior class was very disappointing. The size and long arms are the attraction to him right now. He’s received some publicity for being a great athlete. Unfortunately, Brown was torched by sophomore big man Hunter Dickinson from Dematha.

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Dickinson prefers a more perimeter oriented game, where he likes to take advantage of his speed and shooting stroke. Brown looked absolutely lost trying to guard on the perimeter.