Billups

["J. Mark Estepp" <esteppjm@conrad.appstate.edu>]

After having watched last nights game, I am even more convinced that Billups
will be a big time player in the future.  All of his problems stem from his
lack of dribbling ability (or his percieved lack of dribbling ability).
right now, he is bending way over the ball, and walking it up the court.
Wesley had the same problem his first year.  Once Billups realizes he can go
north to south with the ball, he will really open up the floor.

One other note... Mercer is going to be an all star two guard.  I wonder
when this guy will have his first 30 point game?  I'm betting this year.

And finally, given that Pitino did not think E. Williams had the drive to
improve, it will be interesting to see how seriously he takes his rehab.  If
he loses some of his speed and spin moves, he will become a marginal player.





Mark Estepp				704 262 3111
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