Adidas Finale: The Bossi Awards
LADERA RANCH, Calif. -- The adidas Gauntlet Finale was a fine showcase of the three stripe brand's top teams and players like five-star Day'Ron Sharpe.
After attending all three days of the event, Eric Bossi hands out awards.
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THE DUDE
Why him?: Sharpe has always been a dude. In SoCal, he was THE dude. We write and talk about men among boys in sports, but Sharpe really fit that description. It feels like each time I see him he's a little stronger, a little more skilled and a little more mean. Sharpe has the best hands of any big in the class and he just keeps getting better.
Recruitment: Committed to North Carolina.
BEST PROSPECT
Why him?: This isn't just because Smith was the highest ranked player in attendance. It's because he truly was the best prospect. Look at the current direction of the college game, the NBA and all of basketball where versatility, skill and ability to play in space are more and more important. He's a little inconsistent right now, but to have the potential he does as a jump shooter combined with his ability to play inside and out are game-changers.
Recruitment: Offers from Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, LSU and others.
