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Panning for point guard prospects.(College Basketball)

The Sporting News

| August 02, 2004 | DeCourcy, Mike | COPYRIGHT 2004 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

It nearly is impossible to catch Kansas coach Bill Self without that wide, disarming grin spread above his chin. Right now, though, he's got a reason to smile. Many of the other coaches in this gymnasium are searching for point guard prospects like blackjack bettors wishing for another ace. The supply is short, but the Jayhawks grabbed theirs early in the game.

Down on the floor at Shadow Ridge High in Las Vegas, Alaska's next exceptional basketball product, Mario Chalmers, is playing with some not-so-great Alaskans. They are competing in the Adidas Super 64 event, one of three amateur club tournaments that recently took over this city. Chalmers is strong, long ...

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