After an extended evaluation process, elite recruit Anthony Bennett has finally decided where he will play college basketball next season. The forward ultimately chose UNLV, according to ESPN's Dave Telep.
Adding Bennett provides the Rebels with a major boost heading into next season.
A handful of teams were considered strong contenders to land Bennett before he started narrowing down his choices. He was the top available player remaining when he finally made his decision. He was rated seventh overall in the class by both Rivals and ESPN.
The 6'7'' Findlay Prep star has all the tools necessary to dominate at the college level and should continue to grow for a couple more years. His rare combination of size and athleticism will make him a force sooner rather than later.
What separates him from the pack, however, is his constant effort to add different elements to the game. Instead of settling for controlling the paint, which a lot of big men do because they don't meet any resistance at the lower levels, Bennett has kept improving.
Will Bennett be a star next season?
Will Bennett be a star next season?
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Yes, he'll have a great year.
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No, he won't live up to the hype.
He's able to stretch the defense by knocking down mid-range and even long-range shots. His rebounding and defending abilities have both improved, making him a truly complete prospect as he prepares to take the next step in his development.
Bennett should have no trouble sliding right into the starting lineup to make an immediate impact like so many freshman did last season, especially for national champion Kentucky. That's certainly the way college basketball has been trending in recent years.
The only concern for Bennett will be his man defense against taller players. He'll likely be asked to guard forwards and centers a couple inches taller than him, but his athletic ability should allow him to hold his own.
All told, Bennett is a really nice late addition that immediately makes the team better.
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