College basketball is built on big time players doing well and building programs. With this thought in mind coaches are always looking for the next phenom to take their team to the promise land. As this search widens often kids get noticed at younger ages, but only if they possess the skills to play with the older kids. Camps often provide this venue for younger players.
Well in my search for the next big recruit I have come across an young man with a world of talent and time to develop that skill level. Rodney Purvis who is a 2013 kid (that means he is in 8th grade) seems to be the next big thing. The 6'3 young gun really does some nice things on the court that make you reminder yourself that wow this kid is only in 8th grade.
What you see from Purvis on film is a naturally strong kid that gets to the hole fairly easily and can finish with both hands around the rim. He has good ball handling skills that will only get better. Rodney also has a nice mid range jumper that keeps the defense honest. Defensively he continues to learn, but its clear that in another 2 to 3 years Rodney will be an elite player if he continues to improve at his current pace. Check out this video and see what you think.......
I have seen several of his mixed tapes, and he already looks like a man among boys and on his way to becoming the next John Wall.
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