The 2009 AAU Championships are completed and there were many players that helped their argument to be one of the top players in the country.  There were a lot of highlights from the week but I am coming away extremely impressed with several players.
First, Jared Sullinger is a beast down low and he is going to make a huge impact for Ohio State.  He is very very strong and really knows how to finish.
Second, Adreian Payne had the most exciting dunks for the week.  His dunks and athleticism were not the only things that caught my eye.  He has a good shot and showed the ability to knock down 3’s easily.  Payne, who is considering UK, looks to be the typical Calipari player.  He is a very long 6′9″ and he plays very long as well.
Third, Justin Anderson a 2012 recruit out of Maryland, looks to be the next big player.  While most people look at this kid and his size and athletic ability really stand out, I see a kid who has all of the tools to be the next big player.  Anderson will be on everyone’s radar very very soon.  He is a left handed 6′5″ guard/forward, with a good shot and deep range.  He also is probably one of the highest leapers around right now, as he looks like he is jumping on a trampoline.

All in all, UK has its eye on some very talented players for the class of 2010.  Adreian Payne, Kyrie Irving, Brandon Knight, Harrison Barnes, Tobias Harris, Josh Selby, Joe Jackson and some others.  Obviously, we will not and cannot get all of the targets, but we will definitely be loaded with some of the best in the country.

Doron Lamb