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Scouts views: observations from the sidelines.(basketball)(Brief Article)

The Sporting News

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Miami guard Rob Hite's athleticism is off the charts. The team's offense is spaced out like a pro set, and he gets to areas, rises up and makes tough shots. If you close out on him hard, he can put it on the floor and get to the rim. Last year, he was more of a slasher and a streaky 3-point shooter. Now he's putting the shot and the drive together.... Missouri's Linas Kleiza is extremely physical inside. He plays hard all the time and plays with passion. He's always moving, trying to get his hands on loose balls. On top of that, he's a bull in a china shop. Because he's aggressive, he can be foul-prone.... N.C. State's Andrew Brackman is emerging as a standout freshman forward in the ACC. He's grown at least 2 inches since this time last year and has added pounds. Given N.C. State's structured system and the fact Brackman came from a regimented high school program, his transition has been rather easy. This is his first year of focusing on hoops rather than ...

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