ESPN Dubbs Harrow 'Standout Player' at the Real Deal

Antonio Williams of ESPN got the chance to check out the Real Deal on the Hill this past weekend and he listed NC State Commit Ryan Harrow as one of five 'Standout Players.' The other players that made his list were Brandon Knight (5 Stars), Joe Jackson (5 Stars), Tristan Thompson (5 Stars) and Ahmad Starks (4 Stars). It looks like Ryan is finally getting his name mentioned in the class he deserves. Here is what Williams had to say:

"Harrow has elite quickness and electric leaping ability, which allows him to finish above the rim, especially in transition or in alley-oop offensive sets. This score-first point guard relies on a crafty change of pace dribble to break down opposing defenders to get into the teeth of the defense mostly for his own scoring opportunities. Harrow also likes to use the crossover dribble going from left to right to get to his dominant hand to get into the paint. He relies heavily on his right and would add more variety to his off-the-dribble game by enhancing his ability to go left, in addition to making his scoring opportunities off the bounce easier as opposing defenders can sit on his right hand. Improving his left-handed dribble will also cut down on his tendency over-dribble. Harrow, for the next level, will have to continue to develop his point guard skills and involve his teammates more. He has good length for his size and would benefit immensely from making frequent trips to the weight room over the next year in preparation for college. Harrow also needs to give more attention and focus to the defensive end of the floor."




NC State Recruit Luke Cothron Receives Praise as Well:

"Cothron can score the basketball in the paint with his good touch around the basket with a high level of success. He sometimes shies away from contact and would alleviate that problem if he improves his level of strength as well as add muscle to his frame. Cothron also has problems handling passes in traffic at times, but getting stronger would help that problem. He has decent footwork with his back to the basket and will score using the little jump hook with his right hand. Cothron has to improve his touch around the hoop and getting stronger would also help in that department. He has enough quickness to put the ball on the floor, but his lack of strength causes him to get knocked off balance when faces on drive attempts. Cothron also negates his length at times by adjusting in the air and makes himself smaller in the process. If he keeps the ball high when he receives it in the post, he will also help to make himself bigger and not negate his advantage. Cothron runs the floor and can score in transition as well as an offensive rebounder, but adding more strength will allow him to become a better defensive rebounder. He also will block shots as a help-side defender as well as an on-ball defender."