Carl Krauser is playing at the camp down in Orlando. He’s played in two games so far. Here are the reports on him from Day 1.
Krauser reportedly did not have a good showing last year and decided to return for his senior year. Right move. He looked great on Day 1, driving to the hoop, finding his teammates and being surprisingly vocal on the defensive end. He had a nice floater and he looked a lot better than Darius Washington. He can come in immediately to produce, but he must show that same type of mentality that made him stand out.
After a poor showing in last year’s camp, Carl Krauser came to show the scouts that he is a better player than that. He took the ball strong to the hole on a number of occasions, finishing either off the glass or with a pretty floater. Defensively he was active and as vocal as ever, getting in the passing lanes and firing himself and his teammates up after every stop. He fed his big guys in the post and showed excellent leadership skills throughout.
The second day, they found a little to criticize.
Krauser has become the type of point guard you want in practice. He has the ability to keep everyone going on both ends of the floor. He was able to get into the lane and create his shots. He showed off a nice floater. He also showed off a Stephon Marbury drive. When Marbury drives to the hoop, he protects it with both hands. When he does this, it’s guaranteed he will shoot it himself unless there’s someone wide open. And he’ll only pass it if he can get it there and make the Top 10 at the same time. Krauser has the same problem. He was able to get into the lane and protect the ball. But when he grasped it with both hands, he lost all ability to pass it. He was fouled the first time and turned it over the second time he did it. Overall, he’s a player worth drafting, if he’s just used for practices.
Interesting. Hate to see Marbury comparisons these days. Talk about a name near mud. There are worst fates than being drafted and being mostly on the bench, and being a guy in practice. It can still lead to a shot. Earl Boykins comes to mind.
