Final Score: West 118-East 102
West Team
Greg Oden- 70, 240 lbs; C; Signed with Ohio State
21 points, 10-12 FG, 1-2 FT, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 assists in 26 minutes
Oden picked up where he left off in the practice sessions with his outstanding play, garnering himself Co-MVP honors along with Daequan Cook. He took over the game on both ends of the floor, and left little doubt in anyones mind that he would have been the number one pick had he been allowed to enter the draft this year.
Offensively, Greg brought out virtually every post move he has. He seemingly has been looking to show off his improved left hand, going to his hook shot many times when receiving the ball down low. Oden did a great job of establishing position down low, as well as passing the ball out of the post and re-establishing position on the blocks. What was surprising was that Greg actually had a shot blocked by Alex Stephenson, but he got his own rebound and responded with a reverse dunk that he drew a foul on.
On the defensive side, he was able to alter everything that came in the paint, and easily had more then the 2 blocks he was credited with. Oden plays so strong, not giving up post position at all and keeping his man firmly boxed out when rebounding the ball. He used his great wingspan and timing to stay out of foul trouble, while totally changing the game defensively. It was just another example of how much of a truly special defensive force Oden has the potential to become.
Draft fans obviously have been hearing Greg Odens name for years now, and will all be watching him next year at Ohio State. He is the sure fire number one pick of the 2007 Draft right now, and would really have to disappoint at Ohio State in order not to be picked that high. With the work ethic that Greg has however, its very hard to see that happening, and many feel that well all be shocked when we see the type of impact that the Indianapolis native has on the Buckeyes next season.
Offensively, Greg brought out virtually every post move he has. He seemingly has been looking to show off his improved left hand, going to his hook shot many times when receiving the ball down low. Oden did a great job of establishing position down low, as well as passing the ball out of the post and re-establishing position on the blocks. What was surprising was that Greg actually had a shot blocked by Alex Stephenson, but he got his own rebound and responded with a reverse dunk that he drew a foul on.
On the defensive side, he was able to alter everything that came in the paint, and easily had more then the 2 blocks he was credited with. Oden plays so strong, not giving up post position at all and keeping his man firmly boxed out when rebounding the ball. He used his great wingspan and timing to stay out of foul trouble, while totally changing the game defensively. It was just another example of how much of a truly special defensive force Oden has the potential to become.
Draft fans obviously have been hearing Greg Odens name for years now, and will all be watching him next year at Ohio State. He is the sure fire number one pick of the 2007 Draft right now, and would really have to disappoint at Ohio State in order not to be picked that high. With the work ethic that Greg has however, its very hard to see that happening, and many feel that well all be shocked when we see the type of impact that the Indianapolis native has on the Buckeyes next season.