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SLASH AND
DASH
MIKE BIBBY
6'2", 180,
Arizona
Why he's The Man:
Bibby should be the draft's first overall selection because
he brings the whole point-guard package to the NBA: the
speed of Stoudamire, the distributing abilities of Marbury,
the scoring knack of Payton, the consistent outside shot
of Stockton, the leadership of Tim Hardaway. He'll certainly
need all these skills for whatever sorry team he ends up
with. His college stats were merely solid (17.2 points per
game, 5.7 assists), but remember, he played on loaded
championship-caliber
teams for both seasons. He's the type of player who seemed to
only scratch the surface of his talent in college. Great
things are
ahead.
At best, he's the next:
Isiah
Thomas.
And if I'm wrong,
he's: Howard Eisley, which isn't so
bad.
—D.S.
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TALENT TO
GO
LARRY HUGHES
6'5", 185, Saint
Louis
Why he's The Man:
Hughes was considered the nation's top recruit last year in
some circles, and proved it by carrying an undermanned
Saint Louis team to the second round of the NCAA
Tournament. The No. 2 freshman scorer in the country at
20.9 points per game, he also
averaged 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.1 steals. Hughes spent
the season as a shooting guard, with 37- and 40-point
outings, but anyone who saw him in high school knows he is
an outstanding point guard with great vision who truly
makes his teammates
better. If handed the reins to a club, he has a chance to be a
special player. A very smooth, athletic player who is a
good ballhandler and
defender.
At best, he's the
next: If he develops his jumper, think Ray Allen as a point
guard.
And if I'm wrong, he's:
Terry
Dehere.
—A.L.
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