College: Jackson State
Height/Weight: 6'3 3/4" 218 lbs
Birthdate: August 3, 1984
Strengths: Good all around athlete blessed with great upper body strength and decent leaping ability Despite being such a dominating scorer, Johnson is a really patient player who lets the game come to him Crafty scorer who uses a number of hesitation and pumpfakes to initiate contact from opposing defenders Has three point range on his jumper Unselfish player with decent court vision which allows for him to create scoring opportunities for his teammates Solid mid-range shooter from 18 feet from the basket Upper body strength allows for him to drive to the basket absorb contact and finish Has really learned how to work off screens where he has developed into a quality shooter off the dribble Defensively Johnson displays quick hands to play the passing lanes for easy steals Ball handling ability shows good promise as despite pressure will bring the ball up with few problems Finishes well on the break or in transition Possesses a good feel for the game and makes quality decisions in the flow of the game Solid rebounder who battles for position on rebounds
Weakness: Defensively Johnson struggles to defend players who are great athletes Even more glaring is that his arms are not all that long and his lateral quickness appears to be a step below even on the collegiate level Shot selection can be questionable at times Will be viewed by some as a tweener while listed at 6-5 upon appearance he looks to 6-4 to 6-3 1/2 which will likely raise concerns Lacks the playmaking ability to play point guard and inability to defend could hold him back from playing shooting guard in the NBA Athleticism isnt all that great and could limit him from being able to get his shot off Perimeter shooting remains a work in progress Doesnt always move without the ball often Johnson will try to post up his man then turnaround and create his offense Has received some hype, but Johnson is reaching the ceiling of his potential has great scoring numbers, but those are coming against low competition level at Jackson State ...
Weakness: Defensively Johnson struggles to defend players who are great athletes Even more glaring is that his arms are not all that long and his lateral quickness appears to be a step below even on the collegiate level Shot selection can be questionable at times Will be viewed by some as a tweener while listed at 6-5 upon appearance he looks to 6-4 to 6-3 1/2 which will likely raise concerns Lacks the playmaking ability to play point guard and inability to defend could hold him back from playing shooting guard in the NBA Athleticism isnt all that great and could limit him from being able to get his shot off Perimeter shooting remains a work in progress Doesnt always move without the ball often Johnson will try to post up his man then turnaround and create his offense Has received some hype, but Johnson is reaching the ceiling of his potential has great scoring numbers, but those are coming against low competition level at Jackson State ...
GORDON WATT College: Houston Baptist University Height/Weight: 6'6" (???) 225 lbs
Birthdate: March 20, 1986
Career Highlights
Gordon is a strong, athletic, and versatile wing who possesses the prototypical NBA body. His size and strength make him a weapon at both the small forward and shooting guard positions. Gordon has good size for the wing position and is very aggressive offensively, using his length and body to go inside against smaller players. At the same time he can step out and knock down the NBA three point shot. Gordon possesses a good midrange game and has polished moves going to the basket. Gordon is a natural scorer who can score from anywhere on the court, but he also is a solid rebounder. Gordon was in the 2009 NBA Draft. Gordon is getting strong consideration from several teams because he is a lock down defender who uses his strength to guard opposing shooting guards, small forwards, and even at times the power forward. Gordon is not scared to do the dirty work on the defensive end and takes pride on being a defensive stopper. Gordon is very level headed on the court and never tries to do too much or get out of control. He has a great feel for the game and has tremendous work ethic. Gordon is a multifaceted player who will do whatever it takes on either the defensive or offensive end to help his team win.
In 2008-09, Gordon Watt was named to the Division I First Team All-Independent Men’s Basketball Team. Watt earned First Team All-Independent honors after leading the Huskies in both scoring and rebounding. The 6-6 wing averaged 17.2 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Watt finished the year with 11 double-doubles and reached double-digits in scoring in all but four games. He shot 44.6 percent from the floor and also recorded 51 assists, 47 steals and 17 blocks. Watt was named to the All-Tournament Team of the SMU and Utah State basketball tournaments. In his junior season Gordon led the Huskies in scoring (16.4) and rebounding (8) and also averaged 2.8 assists per game. Gordon transferred to Houston Baptist University from Purdue where he started 33 games. He averaged 7.1 points and 5 rebounds per game (ranked 4th on team in scoring and 3rd in rebounding).
Personal: Gordon Watt was born on March 20, 1986 in Evanston, Ill. He will receive his degree in Computer Information Systems. He is the son of Gordon and Vola Watt and has two brothers and two sisters. In high school Gordon received All-State honors after he averaged 21 points, 10.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game as a senior and led his team to a 23-5 record and a trip to the Class AA sectional championshipgame. Gordon enjoys watching movies and spending time with his family. His favorite basketball player is Scottie Pippen.
Gordon is a strong, athletic, and versatile wing who possesses the prototypical NBA body. His size and strength make him a weapon at both the small forward and shooting guard positions. Gordon has good size for the wing position and is very aggressive offensively, using his length and body to go inside against smaller players. At the same time he can step out and knock down the NBA three point shot. Gordon possesses a good midrange game and has polished moves going to the basket. Gordon is a natural scorer who can score from anywhere on the court, but he also is a solid rebounder. Gordon was in the 2009 NBA Draft. Gordon is getting strong consideration from several teams because he is a lock down defender who uses his strength to guard opposing shooting guards, small forwards, and even at times the power forward. Gordon is not scared to do the dirty work on the defensive end and takes pride on being a defensive stopper. Gordon is very level headed on the court and never tries to do too much or get out of control. He has a great feel for the game and has tremendous work ethic. Gordon is a multifaceted player who will do whatever it takes on either the defensive or offensive end to help his team win.
In 2008-09, Gordon Watt was named to the Division I First Team All-Independent Men’s Basketball Team. Watt earned First Team All-Independent honors after leading the Huskies in both scoring and rebounding. The 6-6 wing averaged 17.2 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Watt finished the year with 11 double-doubles and reached double-digits in scoring in all but four games. He shot 44.6 percent from the floor and also recorded 51 assists, 47 steals and 17 blocks. Watt was named to the All-Tournament Team of the SMU and Utah State basketball tournaments. In his junior season Gordon led the Huskies in scoring (16.4) and rebounding (8) and also averaged 2.8 assists per game. Gordon transferred to Houston Baptist University from Purdue where he started 33 games. He averaged 7.1 points and 5 rebounds per game (ranked 4th on team in scoring and 3rd in rebounding).
Personal: Gordon Watt was born on March 20, 1986 in Evanston, Ill. He will receive his degree in Computer Information Systems. He is the son of Gordon and Vola Watt and has two brothers and two sisters. In high school Gordon received All-State honors after he averaged 21 points, 10.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game as a senior and led his team to a 23-5 record and a trip to the Class AA sectional championshipgame. Gordon enjoys watching movies and spending time with his family. His favorite basketball player is Scottie Pippen.
JEREMIAH WOODCollege: Akron
Height/Weight: 6'6" (???) 245 lbs
Birthdate: January 25, 1985Jeremiah Wood is a complete Power Forward from the University of Akron where he was a star for his hometown college for 4 years. Strong, Athletic and Mobile PF. Offensivly there's not much that wood cannot do, a great scorer who can post up with a variety of moves and a good faceup shooter all the way out to the threepointline. Very capable of puttin the ball on the floor and beating his man from the perimeter. One of the best passing bigmen on the market, actually led the finnish league in assists per game during the 09-10 season. Runs the floor well and is a good transition player. High level basketball IQ that he uses well on both sides of the floor. Hardworker with alot of heart and love for the game of Basketball. Is truly a rebounding-machine that goes to work night in and night out on both ends of the floor. Truly a complete and allround player, not often do you find a player that, like Wood in 09-10 season, can lead the league in rebounds (2.8 per game margin) and assists (1.0 per game margin) the same year- while finishing 6th in overall scoring in the league as well. Player of the Year in Finland, Two time 1st team All-League and a player that is truly ready to move on to the higher levels of European Basketball.
Highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F11WVFeoQOw
CARL ELLIOTT
College: George Washington UniversityHeight/Weight: 6'4" 220 lbs
Birthdate: 04/09/1983
* 2006 Atlantic 10 All-Conference Second Team
* 2005 Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team
* 2004 Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team
* 2005 Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team
* 2004 Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team
As a Junior in 2005-06: Elliott has started all but one game since he arrived on campus ... team leader in assists with 117 ... team leader in 3FG% at .438 (49-112) ... named A-10 All-Conference Second Team Mar. 6 ... named to A-10 All-Defensive Team Mar. 6 ... named to `05-06 A-10 preseason All-Defensive Team Nov. 3 ... hit 6-9 FGs for 14 pts. and 5 assts. in 28 min. vs. Kennesaw St. (11-23-05) ... lit up Boston U. for 13 pts. on 3-4 three-pointers, 5 stls. (12-2-05) ... hit 5-6 FTs in final 1:58 to help seal win over #21 Maryland (12-5-05) ... hit career-high 5 threes (6-7 FGs) for 17 pts. @ Morgan St. (12-10-05) ... shot 5-8 FGs, 5-6 FTs for 16 pts., 7 assts. vs. UMES (12-17-05) ... scored team-high 14 pts. , 3 assts. @ #19 NC State (12-30-05) ... dished 7 assts. @ Temple (1-4-06) ... kept GW in the game with 18 pts., 5 stls. @ Marshall (1-7-06) ... featured in Jan. 14 edition of The Washington Post ... scored his career-high 20 pts. on 7-11 FGs, including 4-5 threes vs. Saint Joseph's (1-14-06) • recorded his second career double-double with 15 pts./10 rebs., and 5 assts. and sank 4 FTs in final 11 seconds @ Xavier (2-2-06) ... hit 3-4 threes, including a pair during final 2:30, @ Richmond (2-18-06) ... hit 6-9 FGs for 16 pts. in front of family @ Fordham (2-25-06) ... saved `Senior Day' with dramatic, game-winning put-back of missed three-pter to beat Charlotte in overtime (3-4-06) ... scored 15 pts. w/ 6 rebs., 4 assts. and 3 stls. vs. UNCW in NCAA 1st Rd. (3-16-06).
As a Sophomore in 2004-05: team leader in assists (130) and steals (78) ... named to A-10 All-DefensiveTeam Mar. 8 ... named to `04-05 Presesason A-10 All-Defensive Team Nov. 5 ... scored 9 pts. with 4 rebs., 3 stls. at #2 Wake Forest (11-15-04) ... dished 9 assists and grabbed 6 rebs. vs. Morgan St. (11-20-04) ... hit 7-10 FGs for 17 pts., 6 rebs., 6 stls vs. #9 Mich. St. (12-4-04) ... scored 11 pts., 5 assists, 5 stls. vs. #12 Maryland (12-5-04) ... added 7 assists and 11 pts. on 5-8 FGs vs. Towson (12-18-04) ... hit 5-8 FGs for 11 pts. @ FIU (12-23-04) ... scored 11 pts. with 5 rebs., 4 assists, 4 stls. @ WVU (12-29-04) ... his 2nd career double-figure asst. game with 11 @ Duquesne (1-8-05) ... contributed 12 pts., 6 assts., 5 rebs. @ La Salle (1-19-05) ... scored game-high 18 pts. w/ 3-5 threes vs. Dayton (1-30-05) ... hit a thrilling half-court buzzer-beater to win @ Dayton (2-26-05) ... scored 14 pts. w/ 6 assists @ Rhode Island (3-5-05) ... averaged 12.0 ppg during the five-game Australian exhibition tour in August.
As a Freshman in 2003-04: team leader in assists with 130 and steals with 60 ... impressive college debut with 12 pts., 4 steals and 2 assists in opener at Charlotte (11/21/03) ... had 9 pts., 4 assists and 3 steals vs. FIU (11/25/03) ... dished 9 assists with 3 steals vs. Appalachian State (11/28/03) ... handed out 7 asts. with 13 pts., 3 stls. vs. West Virginia (12/6/03) ... scored 10 pts. and handed out 7 asts. vs. #17 Gonzaga (12/7/03) ... recorded his first career double-double with 13 pts., 12 assists @ #18 Texas (12/29/03) ... scored career-high 18 pts @ #10 Saint Joseph's (1/3/04) ... named A-10 Rookie of the Week (1/4/04) ... scored 12 pts. with 4 assists at Dayton (1/21/04) ... grabbed season-high 9 rebs. with 15 pts. vs. Xavier (1/28/04) ... broke Smith Center single-game record for assists with 14 vs. St. Bonaventure (2/4/04) ... dished game-high 8 assists in front of family/friends @ Fordham (2/11/04) ... added 14 pts., 5 rebs., 3 stls. vs. Richmond (2/28/04) ... hit 5-9 FGs for team-high 15 pts., 2 stls. @ Xavier (3/3/04) ... named to A-10 All-Rookie Team Mar. 9
High School: Averaged 17.2 points and 6.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists and 2.1 steals pergame as a senior under coach Mo Cassara (now an assistant at Dayton) at Worcester Academy in Mass.... led the Hilltoppers to a 25-4 record and the 2003 New England Prep School Athletic Association Championship ... was named MVP of that tournament after totaling 50 points in the final two games. Also attended Trinity-Pawling High School in Brooklyn where he averaged 15 points, eight assists, six steals and four rebounds per game while shooting 83 percent from the free throw line as a senior... also was a standout wide receiver and a running back for the Pride as well as a sprinter for the track team at Trinity-Pawling ... The Pride posted a record of 20-3 (.869) during Elliott's senior season under coach Bill Casson. The team finished third in the Class B Division of the New England Prep School Athletic Association (NEPSAA). Elliott was named the Player of the Year and to the All-Tri-State League team as a senior in a vote by the league coaches. He also earned all-league honors for football. In July, 2002, Elliott was named the MVP of Hoop Group's Eastern Invitational basketball camp. Russ Blake, recruiting analyst for RivalsHoops.com said Elliott is a "physical, tough floor general who looks to get his teammates involved. He is a basketball player with a football mentality who can play fast or slow so he has great versatility."
Personal: Born April 9, 1983 in Brooklyn, NY... full name is Carl Edward Elliott, Jr. ... son of Debra Ann Cook and Carl Elliott, Sr. ... one younger brother, Marquis Cook (15) ... enjoys football and even turned down a pair of Big Ten football scholarship offers to play basketball at GW ... sociology major.
JEROME DYSONCollege: University of Connecticut
Height/Weight: 6'3" 180 lbs
Birthdate: May 1, 1987
NBA Comparison: Allen Ray
Strengths: A strong bodied combo guard with a smooth offensive game … He is a very good slasher and can find his way to the basket with consistency … Off the dribble he is dangerous because he has a well refined handle and can use a nice mix of moves to break his defender down ... He knows how to use his body to shield the ball on penetration, as well as when he finishes at the basket ... Not afraid of contact, he looks to attack the help defense and can finish strong at the basket ... Has become a very steady playmaker, he was asked to carry a heavy load in his senior season ... He keeps his head up and looks to make the right play ... Shows a good shooting stroke, and can be dangerous when he gets into a rhythm ... Has proven to be a solid defender, and has the tools to carry it over to the next level ...
Weaknesses: Suffered a serious knee injury during his sophomore season ... Had discipline problems causing him to miss some time ... Has not been able to find consistency with his shooting or scoring ... His release is a bit slow and he tends to hang too long before releasing ... Extremely turnover prone, he plays out of control and does not make good decisions ... His miserable end to the season hurts his chances ...
Strengths: Tremendous spot-up 3-point shooter with range beyond the NBA line Has one of the quickest first steps in the college game. Can get to the rim at will and has very good leaping ability Draws fouls very well Is a lock down defender who's motor never stops running. Usually guards the opponents best perimeter player Despite being one of the more talented players on the court, Dyson does not shy away from getting on the ground after loose balls. He often chases down opponents and gets steals from behind after his team misses a shot or commits a turnover Came on very strong at the end of the season, scoring 20 points or more in 5 of UConns last 7 games ... Extremely tough and competitive, won't back down from anyone ... Very fast player, excels in transition and in the full court game ...
Weaknesses: Gets very little lift on his jumpshot. At 63, that could pose as a problem in the NBA Dyson can catch and shoot all day and is exceptional at driving to the basket, but he lacks the intermediate game necessary to be a successful 63 shooting guard at the next level Showed some progress in creating his own shot late in the season, when he began to put the ball on the floor and pull up for mid-range jumpshots. He still needs to become a lot more consistent in that facet of the game ... Is often out of control when he drives to the hoop and has a tendency to pick up offensive fouls that can be avoided Needs to improve his shot selection. Dyson shot just 36.1% from the field last season, most of which can be attributed to the large quantity of forced shots he took. At times he tries to do too much, but he should mature as a player in the coming years under Calhoun Shot an underwhelming 72% from the free throw line last season Was considered to be skinny coming into his freshman year, but since then he has put on some muscle. From an athletic standpoint, Dyson is ready to play in the NBA, but he could stand to put on 5-10 more pounds.
Weaknesses: Suffered a serious knee injury during his sophomore season ... Had discipline problems causing him to miss some time ... Has not been able to find consistency with his shooting or scoring ... His release is a bit slow and he tends to hang too long before releasing ... Extremely turnover prone, he plays out of control and does not make good decisions ... His miserable end to the season hurts his chances ...
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Strengths: Tremendous spot-up 3-point shooter with range beyond the NBA line Has one of the quickest first steps in the college game. Can get to the rim at will and has very good leaping ability Draws fouls very well Is a lock down defender who's motor never stops running. Usually guards the opponents best perimeter player Despite being one of the more talented players on the court, Dyson does not shy away from getting on the ground after loose balls. He often chases down opponents and gets steals from behind after his team misses a shot or commits a turnover Came on very strong at the end of the season, scoring 20 points or more in 5 of UConns last 7 games ... Extremely tough and competitive, won't back down from anyone ... Very fast player, excels in transition and in the full court game ...
Weaknesses: Gets very little lift on his jumpshot. At 63, that could pose as a problem in the NBA Dyson can catch and shoot all day and is exceptional at driving to the basket, but he lacks the intermediate game necessary to be a successful 63 shooting guard at the next level Showed some progress in creating his own shot late in the season, when he began to put the ball on the floor and pull up for mid-range jumpshots. He still needs to become a lot more consistent in that facet of the game ... Is often out of control when he drives to the hoop and has a tendency to pick up offensive fouls that can be avoided Needs to improve his shot selection. Dyson shot just 36.1% from the field last season, most of which can be attributed to the large quantity of forced shots he took. At times he tries to do too much, but he should mature as a player in the coming years under Calhoun Shot an underwhelming 72% from the free throw line last season Was considered to be skinny coming into his freshman year, but since then he has put on some muscle. From an athletic standpoint, Dyson is ready to play in the NBA, but he could stand to put on 5-10 more pounds.
GEARY CLAXTONCollege: Penn State
Height/Weight: 6'5" (???) 215 lbs.
Birthdate: Jul 2, 1986
A two-time All-Big Ten honoree and All-America candidate, Claxton enters his senior season on pace to end his career among the top three scorers and rebounders all-time at Penn State...One of two players to rank in the top five in scoring and rebounding in the Big Ten last year, he is first in rebounding (8.0 rpg) and second in scoring (16.3 ppg) among Big Ten returners in 2007-08...A team co-MVP last season, he led the team in scoring for the third straight year (just the sixth Penn State player to do so) and rebounding for the second straight year and 10 categories overall...a quick and explosive leaper, the 6-5 forward has ranked among the top three in offensive rebounding in the Big Ten the last three years...He leads all Big Ten returners with 17 career double-doubles and has scored in double-digits in 72 career games.
HONORS/MILESTONES
• 2007 All-Big Ten second team (media) and third team (coaches)
• 2007 NABC All-District 3 second team
• 2007 Penn State co-MVP
• 2006-07 Preseason Big Ten All-Conference Team
• 2006 USBWA All-District I team
• 2006 All-Big Ten third team (coaches and media)
• 2005 Big Ten All-Freshman Team
• Big Ten Player-of-the-Week (1/3/06)
• Big Ten Player-of-the-Week (11/14/04)
• 12th all-time in scoring (1,262) and 27th 1,000-point scorer Penn State history
• The 15th PSU player to post over 1,000 points and 500 rebounds
• Sixth player to lead Penn State in scoring in three seasons
• Leads active Big Ten players with 17 career double-doubles
• 2007 All-Big Ten second team (media) and third team (coaches)
• 2007 NABC All-District 3 second team
• 2007 Penn State co-MVP
• 2006-07 Preseason Big Ten All-Conference Team
• 2006 USBWA All-District I team
• 2006 All-Big Ten third team (coaches and media)
• 2005 Big Ten All-Freshman Team
• Big Ten Player-of-the-Week (1/3/06)
• Big Ten Player-of-the-Week (11/14/04)
• 12th all-time in scoring (1,262) and 27th 1,000-point scorer Penn State history
• The 15th PSU player to post over 1,000 points and 500 rebounds
• Sixth player to lead Penn State in scoring in three seasons
• Leads active Big Ten players with 17 career double-doubles
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2006-07 SEASON • JUNIOR Earned All-Big Ten second team (media) and third team (coaches) honors and was named to the NABC All-District 3 second team...Shared team co-MVP honors with Jamelle Cornley... Penn State's second-ever preseason All-Big Ten Conference first team selection and first since 2000-01...Led Penn State in 10 categories including points, rebounds, steals and blocks...Just the sixth player in Penn State history to lead team in scoring in three seasons...One of two players to rank in the top five in the Big Ten in scoring (16.3 ppg, 5th) and rebounding (8.0 rpg, 2nd)...Tied for third in the Big Ten with eight double-doubles...Second in offensive rebounding (3.19), third in defensive rebounding (4.77), sixth in minutes played (34.0) and 13th in steals (1.12) in the Big Ten...Led Penn State in scoring 14 times and in rebounding 17 times...Twice posted career-best strings of three straight double-doubles...Posted seven 20-point games...Scored in double-digits in the last 15 straight games and in 24 of 26 games on the year...Had a string of 60 consecutive starts (every game of his career) snapped as he missed Penn State's first four games with a broken bone in his right (shooting) hand...Broke the hand below the pinky in the opening minutes of Penn State's first exhibition game...Wore a bulky brace on the hand for four games...Saw his first action of the season in a 65-61 win over St. Joe's (11/25), posting a game saving block of 6-9 Ahmad Nivins in the closing seconds...Made his first start of the season in an 80-71 win over Morgan State (12/2) and posted 15 points and eight rebounds...Willed Penn State to victory recording 16 points and 10 rebounds (despite playing with a brace) in a 56-55 victory over Hartford (12/6)...In his first game without a brace, Claxton dominated posting a then career-high 29 points (17 in the first half) and 11 rebounds as Penn State fell 69-59 at Seton Hall (12/9)...Posted his third-straight double-double leading Penn State with 21 points and 13 rebounds in 37 minutes in a win over Long Island (12/13)...Led the team with 21 points and added seven boards and a team-high tying four assists in a 75-42 win over Maine (12/23)...Scored a career-high 31 points and added 11 rebounds while shooting 12-of-18 from the floor in a 129-111 victory over VMI (12/30)...recorded his 1,000th career point on an alley-oop slam...Earned Big Ten Player-of-the-Week honors (1/3)...Scored 15 points and added six rebounds in an 83-57 Big Ten opening win over Northwestern (1/3)...Grabbed a game-high 14 rebounds and added eight points in a 64-60 loss at Purdue (1/6)...Led Penn State with 17 points and eight rebounds in an 84-74 loss to Indiana (1/13)...Led Penn State with 20 points and added seven rebounds in a 79-63 loss at Iowa (1/24)...Led Penn State with 20 points and 12 rebounds in a 65-60 loss at Minnesota (1/27)...Led Penn State with 14 points and 12 rebounds in a 69-59 loss to Purdue (2/3)...Posted his third-straight double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds in 71-58 loss vs. Wisconsin (2/7)...Led Penn State with 16 points and eight boards at Northwestern (2/10)...Led Penn State with 19 points (15 in the second half) and 10 rebounds for his fourth double-double in five games in a 64-62 loss to No. 2 Ohio State (2/14)...Led Penn State with 15 points and six boards at Wisconsin (2/17)...Led Penn State with 15 points and eight boards in an upset bid at No. 1 Ohio State (2/21) in which the Lions fell 68-60...Scored 18 points in a 74-72 victory over Iowa (2/28)...Led Penn State with 25 points, his most-ever in a Big Ten game, and six rebounds in a 94-63 loss at Indiana (3/3).
2005-06 SEASON • SOPHOMORE Named to the USBWA All-District I team (Penn State's first selection since Jarrett Stephens in 2000)...Selected to the All-Big Ten third team by both the coaches and media (PSU's first player selected to one of the top three All-Big Ten teams since 2001)...One of five players that ranked in the top 10 in the Big Ten in scoring (10th with 15.2 ppg) and rebounding (sixth with 7.5 rpg)...Also ranked ninth in steals (1.40 spg)....His 15.2 ppg scoring average was the highest for a PSU player since 2001...Started all 30 games and led the team and was 12th in the Big Ten playing 34.17 minutes per game...Scored in double figures in 26 of 30 games on the year and 48 of 60 career games (31 of 35 Big Ten games)...Led Penn State in six major statistical categories including scoring, rebounding, blocked shots, steals, minutes played and at the free throw line (attempts and makes)...Led the Big Ten in offensive rebounding (3.20)...Posted seven double-doubles on the year...Penn State's leading scorer in 14 games and leading rebounder in 17 games...Posted back-to-back double-doubles in the Big Ten Tournament leading Penn State with 17 points and 10 rebounds in a 60-42 first round win over Northwestern and posting 12 points and game high 12 rebounds in a 63-56 loss to No. 1 seed Ohio State in the quarterfinals...Played a career high 40 minutes and made a career high three treys in scoring a team leading 19 points and grabbing seven rebounds at Indiana (2/22)...Scored 20 points (13 in the second half), grabbed a team high nine rebounds and three steals, and tied for the team high with four assists in a 71-68 victory over Indiana (2/15)...Scored 20 points (13 in the second half) and grabbed a team high tying six rebounds in Penn State's upset of No. 6 Illinois in Champaign that ended the Illini's 33-game home win streak...Posted team highs of 21 points and nine rebounds vs. Wisconsin (2/11)...Recorded a career high 15 boards and added eight points in a 69-60 victory at Purdue (2/18)...Posted 15 pts and 10 rebs, including Penn State's first seven points of the game, in Penn State's road win at Northwestern, the Nittany Lions' first conference road win in five seasons...Recorded 13 rebounds in the opening win over Cornell...Made a career high three treys vs. New Hampshire, hitting his first three attempts while scoring Penn State's first 11 points (went 3-for-5 for the game)...Posted career-high scoring nights in back-to-back games vs. Long Island and Clemson posting 21 pts, 7 rebs vs. Long Island (11/26) and 27 pts, 9 rebs vs. Clemson (11/29)...Shot 61 perent vs. Clemson going 11-of-18 from the field for 27 points.
2004-05 SEASON • FRESHMAN Claxton became the second straight Nittany Lion to earn a spot on the Big Ten All-Freshman Team...Led Penn State and ranked 18th in the Big Ten with a 12.7 ppg scoring average...Ranked second on the team and eighth in the Big Ten in rebounding at 6.3 rpg, tops among all freshmen in the conference...Earned Big Ten Player-of-the-Week honors following his collegiate debut after leading the team with 16 points and adding nine rebounds vs. Illinois State (11/14)...His consistency was evident throughout the year as he scored in double-figures in 22 of the season's 30 games...Raised his scoring average to 14.0 ppg in Big Ten play...shot 30.0 percent (9-of-30) from three-point land and was superb from the foul line, hitting 70.9 percent (117-of-165)...His 117 buckets made from the line were a team-high...Ranked 10th in the Big Ten with 23 blocks and was third in offensive rebounding pulling down 3.10 per game...Also posted 31 assists and 20 steals...Posted 20 points on five-of-nine shooting and added three blocks in his Big Ten debut vs. Michigan State (1/5)...Had two strong games against No. 1 ranked Illinois posting 18 points on seven-of-12 shooting and three blocks at Illinois (1/12) and 19 points on eight-of-15 shooting at home vs. the Illini (2/16)...Posted 13-point, eight-rebound outings in back-to-back games vs. Michigan (1/15) and Northwestern (1/22)...Scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds at Ohio State (1/26)...Posted his first career double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds vs. Ohio State (2/12)...Ended an outstanding freshman campaign with a 20-point, 13-rebound double-double vs. Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament (3/10) in the United Center.
HIGH SCHOOL Claxton was a four-year letterman at Hill Regional Career High School, where he helped guide his team to three straight division titles as well as a league championship....Became the first player in Hill Regional history to surpass the 1,000 career point mark...Was a two-time Connecticut all-state selection and two-time team MVP...Hill posted a 65-30 record during his four years on the team...As a sophomore averaged 11.0 points, nine rebounds and three blocks per game...Was voted the team's Most Improved Player and helped guide Hill to an 18-6 mark and division and league titles...As a junior became one of Connecticut's top offensive threats averaging 21.8 ppg, 14.0 rpg and 4.0 blocks per game....Starring on a 15-10 Hill Regional squad, Claxton was a first team all-state selection while collecting all-area, all-division and team most valuable player laurels...Led Hill to a 19-6 mark and yet another division title as a senior...Averaged 27.2 ppg, 15.0 rpg and 4.0 bpg in his final campaign....Was again named a first team all-state pick and duplicated his team MVP, all-division and all-area awards...Helped guide his team to the state quarterfinals.
PERSONAL The son of Geary and Michele Claxton, Geary has a younger sister, Jasmine...The Claxton family are frequent spectators both courtside in the Bryce Jordan Center and at Nittany Lion road games, often bringing a bus load of supporters from Connecticut...Claxton has an aunt, Tracy, who played collegiate basketball at both Old Dominion and Kansas and was a two-time All-American at ODU (1984 & `85) and MVP of the 1985 Final Four as she led the Monarchs to their third National crown...He lists travel as an interest outside of hoops...Is majoring in recreation, park and tourism management.
SEAN BROOKS
College: Drexel University
Height/Weight: 6'6" (???) 250 lbs
Birthdate: October 3, 1982
OffenseSean is a very impressive inside presence. He understands how to use his body and position himself. He has a very good arsenal of inside moves and is able to overpower his defender. He has a good understanding of the game and is a very unselfish low-post player who likes to dish the ball to the open man when the defense collapses on him. Sean runs the floor well and is a very active player who is not afraid of any contact.
Defense
Defensively Sean is a tough match up for Power Forwards and Centers. He reads the opposing offense very well and makes it tough for his opposing player to get into the position that he wants to be in. Sean attacks the board for rebounds and will sacrifice his body to get results and to outplay his opponent.
MARQUS BLAKELY
College: Vermont
Height/Weight: 6'4 3/4" 219 lbs
Birthdate: October 22, 1988
Strenghts: An outstanding athlete ... He put himself on the college basketball map when he had one of the year’s most exciting dunks in 2007 as a freshman during the American East Championship game vs. Albany which was nationally televised ... As a sophomore, he garnered both the America East Player of the Year and America East Defensive Player of the Year, which had never been accomplished before in league history .. A quick leaper as his 2.9 blocks per game will attest to ... Able to guard both wing and post players effectively ... Offensively, he attacks the rim with an attitude and as a result he gets to the free throw line quite often ... He is very crafty around the rim and finishes most of his shots (58.3% from the field) ... He could be intriguing to some NBA teams looking for defensive help, where Blakely could be very effective guarding a couple different positions.
Weaknesses: His offensive perimeter skills are very raw ... He is uncomfortable handling the ball on the wing ... He rarely puts the ball to the floor more than once or twice ... Also, he has yet to show any consistency shooting the ball outside of 12 feet ... Ball handling and outside shooting are two aspects of his game that must improve if he is going to have any shot at making an NBA roster ... At the college level, his game resides strictly in the paint. At only 6-5, he will not be able to have continued success down in the post as he will be extremely undersized. Poor free throw shooter as well (59%).
Weaknesses: His offensive perimeter skills are very raw ... He is uncomfortable handling the ball on the wing ... He rarely puts the ball to the floor more than once or twice ... Also, he has yet to show any consistency shooting the ball outside of 12 feet ... Ball handling and outside shooting are two aspects of his game that must improve if he is going to have any shot at making an NBA roster ... At the college level, his game resides strictly in the paint. At only 6-5, he will not be able to have continued success down in the post as he will be extremely undersized. Poor free throw shooter as well (59%).
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