Boo Williams Invitational
Boo Williams vs. Louisiana Select

 Ed Davis PF Boo Williams Class of 2008 (North Carolina)

 In a match up of the top two power forwards in the Class of 2008 Ed Davis got the best of Greg Monroe. The first thing that stands out is how athletic Davis is around the hoop. On several occasions he finished on the opposite side of the hoop when Monroe took away one side. Anything around the hoop he will finish. His post moves are aggressive and quick. Attacking the hoop from the interior is the name of his game. He uses a lot of pump fakes and up and under moves to get his shot up on the interior. Converting field goals at a high rate was something that Davis did very well in this game. This is attributed to his great footwork, solid athleticism, and refined post moves. He is also a good passer out of both the high and low post. Davis is extremely aggressive on the boards on both ends of the floor. Defensively he did a nice job on Greg Monroe. He is not a prolific shot blocker like teammate Ty Walker, but it is in his repertoire. Most of all he uses his toughness on this end to his advantage. Davis improved his stock in this game and is looking like a top 5 player in the Class of 2008.

Ty Walker C Boo Williams Class of 2008 (Wake Forest)

 Walker is the best shot blocker in high school basketball. His length and timing are a lethal combination on the defensive end. He completely changes the game with his shot blocking skill. On offense Walker is very raw. He has potential, but he is not there yet. Walker can step out and hit shots from mid range and beyond, including a three from the corner in this game. He also exhibited soft touch around the hoop. Post moves are something that he needs to develop to be a force on the college and pro level.

Kendall Marshall PG Boo Williams Class of 2010

 Kendall Marshall is a classic point guard. He runs this veteran Boo Williams team like he is a vet as well. The rising sophomore makes smart passes and controls the game the way a floor general should. Most of all he manages the game by knowing when to penetrate, when to get the ball into the post, and when to run in transition. He is super quick and has excellent ball handling skills. The lefty shot the Marshall uses is a weapon, but he did not show it off to much, instead getting his teammates involved. Tony Parker would be a fair comparison to Marshall's type of game. A top 5 ranking in the Class of 2010 is realistic for Marshall.

Greg Monroe PF Louisiana Select Class of 2008

 Monroe has been the top player in the Class of 2008 since last summer, but he did not do well in either his match up with Ed Davis or the Boo Williams team. He was not bad, but did not look like the best player in the country. He needs to be more assertive with the ball in his hands. He settles to much in situations that he could take better shots. On the positive side Monroe is extremely smooth with the ball, especially out of the high post. That is where he is at his best. When he gets in the triple threat position from the high post he is unstoppable. His jumper is good, but he needs to use it as a part of his game and not all of his game. When he goes to the post and uses his array of post moves he can dominate. On the defensive end his length and athleticism help him block and alter shots. He is quick enough to stay with power forwards on this end. Ed Davis used his power moves to overpower Monroe. Monroe rebounds good, but not great. Doing this at a higher rate will make him a force. Monroe is still a candidate for the top player in the Class of 2008, but not the only one.

Storm Warren C Louisiana Select Class of 2008

 Storm used his power game to get buckets inside against Boo Williams. He will not put up huge numbers, but he is tough on the boards and will get junk points. Warren finishes around the hoop.