Harmon goes 4 for 8 from field (3 for 4 from 3) with 3 rebounds and 3 assists in 22 minutes of action. USA won 110-69.

Edited June 15, 20179 yr by Purple Nation

This is big time - wonder how many of his teammates played for their local school - and how many will next year.

 

I'm not putting BG down - it's simply that this kid is good enough to play at the international level - he could play at IMG or any national prep school/basketball factory of his choosing.

 

This kid is special...

Good showing.

Team USA wins again today by hammering the Dominican Republic. Harmon goes for 14 points today.

 

Team USA plays again tomorrow.

 

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This is big time - wonder how many of his teammates played for their local school - and how many will next year.

 

I'm not putting BG down - it's simply that this kid is good enough to play at the international level - he could play at IMG or any national prep school/basketball factory of his choosing.

 

This kid is special...

 

If you're special do you need to play at a prep-type school?

If you're special do you need to play at a prep-type school?

 

It would seem he's already on everyones radar. So aside from coaching and facilities, he seems to be in a good spot.

If you're special do you need to play at a prep-type school?

 

 

My thoughts exactly. It's not like he is at some podunk school with the gym teacher coaching the basketball team. He can stay right where he is and, assuming his talent and abilities continue to progress, and there's no reason they shouldn't, in 4 years he will literally be able to pick any school in the country he wants to go to, all without having to leave BGHS.

 

With that said, I'm sure every top notch prep school is burning up his phone trying to get him, and there is definitely no guarantee he will stay at BG.

It would seem he's already on everyones radar. So aside from coaching and facilities, he seems to be in a good spot.

 

At his height the need to develop and demonstrate effectiveness would be better served by prep school. That's not to say bigs don't benefit as well - it's simply that there are fewer 6'10 players than 5'10 to recruit.

 

There will be questions about his ability to beat D-I height/athleticism as a lead guard - prep school gives him a better opportunity to develop/showcase.

 

I also feel the kid is ready for that level of competition - he showed up at Rupp as an 8th grader and owned the tournament. That can't be understated.

 

I'm sure there are (very important) questions about what he/parents WANT and when would be the best time to make the jump - but I have to believe at some point in the next 2-3 years he moves on. Maybe sooner.

 

Again - not trying to put down BG or Ky HS b-ball for that matter. Just my opinion that this kid is truly special and has a chance to play high D-I.

 

It's also possible that BG updates their schedule to play more national teams (like SVSM did with LeBron). That would certainly promote a higher level of visibility/competition. Not clear if that's in the works.