Freethinker
Hall of Famer
I thought this guy would have a link already (maybe there was one in the HS section)....
Positive comments from nbadraft.net taking about him in a rising stock freshman article. They rank Luke 54 on their overall draft board.
"Sweet shooting forward Luke Babbitt had his coming out party in Nevada's match up with North Carolina last week showing a deft ability to create (and convert) quality shots for himself. He showed absolutely no signs of intimidation or fear going up against Tyler Hansbrough, matching the First Team All American step for step. Babbitt had 22 and 7 to Hansbrough's 22 and 3.
Babbitt turned down the opportunity to play for elite programs to stay home and enjoy immediate stardom in Reno. Nevada is quickly becoming a consistent NBA producing school with recent players such as Nick Fazekas, Ramon Sessions and JaVale McGee.
Averaging 14.7 ppg, Babbitt leads the team in scoring, having reached double digits in 12 of the teams first 14 games. Luke shows a lot of potential as a shooter, and although he hasn't taken a high number of 3 pointers this season (11-31), his pure shooting stroke and flat top are reminiscent of another small forward who played his (NBA) career on the West Coast, Chris Mullen.
Babbitt is currently asked to play closer to the basket but over time will be able to extend his range and consistency. He has the heart, toughness and talent to potentially become a late lottery pick by next year."
Positive comments from nbadraft.net taking about him in a rising stock freshman article. They rank Luke 54 on their overall draft board.
"Sweet shooting forward Luke Babbitt had his coming out party in Nevada's match up with North Carolina last week showing a deft ability to create (and convert) quality shots for himself. He showed absolutely no signs of intimidation or fear going up against Tyler Hansbrough, matching the First Team All American step for step. Babbitt had 22 and 7 to Hansbrough's 22 and 3.
Babbitt turned down the opportunity to play for elite programs to stay home and enjoy immediate stardom in Reno. Nevada is quickly becoming a consistent NBA producing school with recent players such as Nick Fazekas, Ramon Sessions and JaVale McGee.
Averaging 14.7 ppg, Babbitt leads the team in scoring, having reached double digits in 12 of the teams first 14 games. Luke shows a lot of potential as a shooter, and although he hasn't taken a high number of 3 pointers this season (11-31), his pure shooting stroke and flat top are reminiscent of another small forward who played his (NBA) career on the West Coast, Chris Mullen.
Babbitt is currently asked to play closer to the basket but over time will be able to extend his range and consistency. He has the heart, toughness and talent to potentially become a late lottery pick by next year."
