Unlike football basketball can be played year around and has few limitations when it comes to getting a game going. The idea that basketball can be played alone with little to no equipment and age does not prohibit players from playing at higher levels makes it a very popular game. That being said it is easy to see when young players are going to be good or even great. They always have the ability to play older more polished players.
Adonis Thomas, a 6'5 204 lbs. small forward out of Memphis, TN, has been afforded this opportunity at a young age and it shows. Thomas boasts an extremely polished game for someone who is currently in the 2011 class. Adonis is stronger than his build shows and that allows him to take his game down low in the post. Once in the post he has a wide array of moves on the block and knows how to use his body against bigger players. Adonis also has the ability to dribble and create for himself on the perimeter and uses his athleticism to finish strong at the hole. When he plays against smaller forwards/guards he has the skill to pull up and stroke a beautiful mid range jumper which most players rarely develop.
The only improvements to Thomas' game is his ball handling skills especially going to the left, and his shooting from beyond the arch. These improvements will only further the maturity of his game. Since he still has 2 years left in school look for him to improve his game both on the high school level and against better competition on the AAU circuit. Regardless, who ever gets this uber talented forward will definitely feel the love.
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