Player Profile: Demar DeRozan - SG

Demar DeRozan
Compton '08
SG - 6'6 - 210 lbs
Plays Like: Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter
Committed To: USC

Demar is one of the most athletic prospects to come out of high school for years. He is a great slasher in addition to his pretty pull-up J out to the three. On the fast break, he finishes with ease throwing down thunderous dunks that make your jaw drop. He has figured out how to use his strong body to take smaller defenders to the rim. He is always improving, and has shown major strides in his half-court game, not limiting himself to being a fast-break player.

His mid-range jumpshot needs to gain consistency if he wants to live up to his potential, as this is vital for elite swingmen in the NBA. Some question his intensity on the defensive end, but many players his age have this question raised about them.

Player Profile: Tyreke Evans - PG/SG

Tyreke Evans
American Christian '08
PG/SG - 6'5 - 205 lbs
Plays Like: Gilbert Arenas, Rich Man's Jamal Crawford
Committed To: N/A

Excellent ball-handling ability is the first thing you notice about this kid. Tyreke has shown great slashing ability, and gets to the rim with ease and finishes the job when he gets there. His giant wingspan allow him to be a pesky defender. Arguably the best scoring guard in the class of '08. His three point range goes all the way out to NBA three. Runs the fast break well. Has the potential to be an elite guard in the pros.

He is extremely flashy, which may not bode well for him on the next levels. He needs to become more fundamentally sound. Some question his effort at times. If he plans on playing shooting guard at the next level, he needs to learn to be effective without always having the ball in his hands, as he is more effective creating off the dribble.