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Arguably the biggest standout through the practices at the McDonald’s All-American festivities has been 6-foot-11 post player Marques Bolden. Bolden, who hasn’t decided where he will attend college, has been active. He’s rebounded in and out of his area, played physical when he’s needed to and contested shots. Offensively, Bolden has been efficient. He’s able to carve out good space inside and makes quick, aggressive moves on the block. Bolden has terrific hands and very good touch either hand inside.
Bolden really does sound like the perfect big man for Duke and any other team that has entered the Warriors era. As arguably the most impressive player in a very strong high school group relative to last year, I would be surprised if freshman Bolden is not much better than sophomore Jeter next season. I'm high on Jeter for next season, perhaps unreasonably high, but these reports on Bolden are as good as anyone could've hoped out of a player who does what he does (garbage man stuff).
I am now hoping that Bolden comes to Duke, personally.
Also, should be a great group of PGs next season, a talent infusion college basketball was desperate for after a season in which the uninspiring Kris Dunn was somehow head and shoulders above everyone else.
These are the other standouts, in more condensed form:
PG De'Aaron Fox (Kentucky)
PG Markelle Fultz (Washington)
PG Andrew Jones (Texas)
PG Kobi Simmons (Arizona)
SF Josh Jackson (uncommitted)
SF Jayson Tatum (Duke)
C Udoka Azubuike (Kansas)
C Zach Collins (Gonzaga)
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