May 18, 2011

2012 Recruit Profile: Anthony Bennett




Anthony Bennett
PF 6-8 230
Henderson, NV via Brampton, ON (Findlay Prep)
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Current List(Offers in Bold): Arizona, UCONN, Florida, Florida St., Kentucky, Oregon, UW, Xavier, Boston Coll., Cincy, Georgetown, Iowa St.,Pittsburgh, Texas, West Virginia,UNLV, Oklahoma, Ohio St., Marquette, Virginia Tech, Gonzaga?


Ratings:
-Rivals.com 2012 #9 PF, #22 Overall (5*)
-ESPN.com 2012 #23 PF, #85 Overall (4*)
-Scout.com 2012 #15 PF, UR Overall (4*)



Scouting Info:
DraftExpress.com,, "One of the most productive players in Hamburg (and probably one of the most talented as well), Anthony Bennett bounced back from a concussion suffered midway through the tournament to lead his Canadian team to the semifinals with a magnificent performance. He backed up everything we thought about him following the Jordan Classic and then some (even if there is still plenty of room to improve). Bennett is undersized at 6-7, but he has a body that looks more like a 21 year old's than a teenager's. He is extremely long and athletic and has a pretty unique skill set for his age. He makes shots from the perimeter at a terrific rate, spotting up confidently from beyond the 3-point line and making jumpers in impressive fashion. Bennett isn't much of a ball handler and needs to improve his footwork, post moves and work ethic in order to take full advantage of his terrific talent level. He isn't in a huge rush to show off how athletic he is, which can be misleading when watching him on first glance. Defensively, Bennett has a ways to go, but he is quite a presence on the glass."

ESPN.com,, "Bennett has a chiseled physique and has a great combination of power and finesse. He can step out and nail the 3-point shot or go inside and impose his will. He's explosive around the rim and uses his thick frame and impressive lift to convert in traffic. He is a terrific rebounder in traffic due to his instincts and power. Bennett is a definite high-major 4-man who will make an immediate impact at the next level. He is a high-level rebounder that has great hands and instincts in the paint area. He can be a match up problem as well because of his soft shooting stroke beyond the arc. With continued development Bennett could be considered one of the top 25 prospects in the country."



At this time i have not found anything mentioning Anthony's interest in Gonzaga. However it has been rumored that he would prefer to end up playing with Kevin Pangos. Im sure Anthony will be watching to see how Pangos reacts to his time at Gonzaga and we may enter the fray towards the end of the 2012 recruiting season. However with Anthony's current list, he may be more inclined to head to a High-Major where he can improve his draft stock and be a 1 and Done.





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