Doug McDermott

[Clone_12]

McDermott is a MUCH better High School basketball player right now as a junior than Marsden or Thompson ever was...doesn't have the size or athleticism to be a high major prospect though.

 

[khess83]

There was an article about Doug online, I will try to find it and post it, but it was saying that a year ago he and his dad had to completely rework his game, as he had grown a few inches and put on some weight. The article was saying he wasn't done growing yet. IMO if he grows at all he is a major prospect, he plays hard and it is pretty obvious he is smart.

Article: http://www.amestrib.com/articles/2009/02/17/ames_tribune/sports/doc499a585946f3b303504416.txt

 

[Cloned4Life]

He's not on par with Marsden or Thompson as a prospect quite yet. That's not to say his career won't be better....

He's a mid major prospect at this point.

Yeah, he's not "on par" with Marsden or Thompson...he's probably better. Just doesn't have their size (yet?)

Doug has shown good athleticism, a good stroke, a great knack for the ball, and just overall always seems to be where he needs to be. Assuming he grows, I want him to be a Cyclone someday...

 

[rd4isu]

Does Doug play AAU ball?

 

[GeronimusClone]

McDermott is a MUCH better High School basketball player right now as a junior than Marsden or Thompson ever was...doesn't have the size or athleticism to be a high major prospect though.

He'd fit right in with the current team dynamic then.

 

[Clone5]

He'd fit right in with the current team dynamic then.

Nice. I think Doug could be a good player for us if he grows a couple more inches and adds a lot of strength but otherwise he'll probably just contribute a little off the bench late in his career.

 

[cybsball20]

My not so crazy prediction of the day, McDermott will be a better college player than Dykstra and it won't be that close...

 

[fccy]

Does Doug play AAU ball?

Listed on Martin Brothers 17-under AAU Roster

Rosters

 

[cyeah]

I have actually heard the opposite. Not trying to spread rumors, but I've heard a lot of talk about how these two don't like each other.

I actually have a son in the junior class at AHS and one of the special things about this high school class is there are very, very few personal dislikes amongst the entire class. Most of the athletes across sports get along very well. There are clicks, but they are very fluid and not nearly as strong as at high schools in larger towns.

I have had the opportunity to see these guys interact away from the field and away from the court quite a bit and I hvae no reason to believe your post.

 

[necromancy]

Doug McDermott never missed a shot in the game. He was 10 for 10 from the field and 2 for 2 from the line.

From the highlights on WOI, it looks like his shots were all from point-blank range. The guards were really good at getting him passes right under the basket.

 

[belmond64]

Saw both McDermott and Dykstra play in the last two days. They both have a lot of potential. They, of course, are not at Barnes' level of play, but they are the two best players I have seen so far in the tournament.

 

[cycloneboogie]

McDermott is a MUCH better High School basketball player right now as a junior than Marsden or Thompson ever was...doesn't have the size or athleticism to be a high major prospect though.

agree, much better prospect than AT or RM. However, if he grows, he has the athleticism to be a major prospect and for sure pick up an offer from ISU. He has a feel for the game that a lot of players do not have...