daneo
Years ago

Bolden Draftexpress video and Dante on Grantland

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gfs2hg8Sa00&feature=player_embedded

Looks like Boldens off to play Highschool ball in states next year.

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/68170/dante-exum-the-fiba-u19-world-championships-and-the-purest-form-of-nba-draft-nerddom

another american raving about Dante and his potential

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LC  
Years ago

No secret there about Bolden heading to Findlay Prep.

Nonetheless, great coverage and exposure for both Exum and Bolden (not to mention Simmons as well in other media coverage) over in the US of A.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Is bolden going to be class of 2014 or 2015?

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sircreate  
Years ago

Think he's going to Findley for his senior season? Either way its a great way for him to play with some elite high school players.. Findley in the last few years have ranked in the top 1-2 teams annually it seems and they have another great team this year(tho they lost there head coach who joined UNLV as an assistant)

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Tiger Watcher  
Years ago

Bolden and Pinder are both very raw when compared to Exum & Simmons so hopefully they can develop but wouldn't be putting to much pressure on either.

Let's hope by heading to school in US Bolden can continue to develop and take his game to the next level.

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!  
Years ago

can anyone tell me - i have not researched this - are the team usa players from u19s already at college ? - if not have any of them indicated where they are going ?

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Vart  
Years ago

Most of them are already at college, a couple of the players are still in high school.

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daneo  
Years ago

Okafor and Winslow are the only ones staying in Highschool i believe.

try here
http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/u19/roster.html

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LC  
Years ago

I think you're spot on daneo.

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natwhereyouat  
Years ago

The guy thats interviewing him sounds drunk, can't stand listening to it!

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Anonymous  
Years ago

daneo - and aaron gordon

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Bear  
Years ago

How does it work, doing your year 12 in the USA? How does this affect college eligibility, obviously the same subjects must be completed...

Is this considered a good option for only those kids who are looking at NBA?

Anyone have an idea or knowledge on the pro's or con's...?

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daneo  
Years ago

Aaron Gordon has signed with Arizona.

There are considerate pro's if your a decent player and your high school plays on a national level like Montverde Academy(Simmons)or findlay prep(Bolton).(findlay Prep is bit of a exemption as its not actually a school but more a basketball faculty of Henderson International School)

Has no impact on college eligibility as long as you get the marks.

Pros- Playing against a higher level competition.
Gives you national exposure to all the College recruitment scouts, especially the major college conferences(Predominately East Coast).
Major conference = Televised games = more exposure = greater chance of being drafted.

If Delly and Patty played for a mid/major or major college they would most likely been drafted/ or drafter higher.

Cons - Not seeing your family for a year. Miss out on opportunities to play in nationals and potential some junior international tournaments.

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