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'15 OH F Carlton Bragg (Kansas Signee, transfer to Arizona State, transfer to New Mexico)

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High school basketball: VASJ star and heralded recruit Carlton Bragg experiencing busy summer
Published: Wednesday, June 26, 2013

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By John Kampf
[email protected]
@JKBuckeyes


The resume Carlton Bragg has to his name as one of the top basketball recruits for the Class of 2015 is impressive.

In the mind of the junior-to-be at Villa Angela-St. Joseph, the resume is incomplete.

Despite being ranked among the top players in the nation in his class, the 6-foot-9 forward is spending his summer honing his skills as offers from colleges continue to pour in.

After averaging 16.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game in a tertiary role with the Vikings last season, Bragg could probably maintain his status quo and still be one of the nation's top recruits when he graduates in two years.

That's just not his style."I'm having fun with it," Bragg said of his rigorous schedule of workouts, camps and college visits. "But I'm working hard. Really hard. I'm going to do whatever it takes to get better."

ragg and his VASJ teammates recently returned from the Eastern Ohio Basketball Camp, orchestrated by Larry Huggins, the brother of West Virginia coach Bob Huggins. The camp was the most recent stop for Bragg, who has attended a handful of other camps this season to go along with visits to Cleveland State, Illinois and UCLA.

He will take an unofficial visit to Ohio State on Friday.

"I'm not in a hurry to make a decision," the soft-spoken forward said. "I'll make a decision by the end of my senior year."

Bragg said he enjoyed his recent trip to Illinois. Fighting Illini coach John Groce, former assistant at Ohio State, was instrumental in recruiting VASJ's David Lighty.

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http://news-herald.com/articles/2013/06/26/sports/nh7172893.txt?viewmode=fullstory
 
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Yes, Matta, Crean, Izzo and Groce all watched him play on 7/10. Bragg also got an offer from UCLA on that date I believe.

Report from today, Bragg labeled a standout from day 3 of the adidas invitational by Paul Biancardi:

ESPN 60 PF Carlton Bragg showed off his incredible athleticism on Friday at the adidas Invitational.
Bragg got a win and stepped up his game to another level in the second half against Dream Vision 16s in the afternoon session. He came out and made a 3-point shot, and when you watch the rotation on his jumper, it’s textbook. He also sprinted the floor and got some transition dunks as he plays the game with a high energy level and a smile.

During the night session, Bragg brought it again as he continued to produce. Potential from a year ago is now shaping into a player as Bragg is steadily contributing at both ends of the floor. His superior athletic ability was evident in both contests on Friday. His size, weight and length give him such an advantage in the paint and finishing in transition or in the half court.

He is also a committed rebounder with two hands at and above the rim as he will move to go get the ball. Several times on Friday he secured the possession and then utilized a bust-out dribble to attack the defense. At times he was successful, but other times he was going too fast and turned the ball over. On the defensive end, his long arms and great mobility make him hard to score over as he blocks or alters shots. He can also hedge out on ball screens with speed.

At this stage of his career he is an excellent finisher and drives to score with ease. When he approaches the rim, there’s always the potential for a highlight. He has also shown a mid-range jumper on a consistent basis with a developing 3-point shot. His is ultra-talented and his potential is starting to turn into production as his body and game continue to grow.
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http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/...n-the-trail&i=TWT&id=4847&w=1d2n1&src=desktop
 
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Kid just oozes talent. So lengthy, so athletic.

He had a put-back dunk on Saturday that I didn't see in the highlight film above. Seemed like he jumped, caught the ball on one side of the rim with 2 hands, brought it back to the middle, and slammed it down all while hanging in the air. Love how engaged in the game he is as well. Loves talking on the court- reminds me of Garnett how he controls and calls out the defensive assignments throughout a possession. Really great to see out of a young kid. Also, the kid loves his teammates and loves to smile.

Still would like to see some more from him (more sound defense, more killer instinct), but the talent is just phenomenal. Type of talent that gets his team to the Final Four. I really think it will come together for him more and more.
 
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Of course, being long and athletic only gets you so far, and others have failed to reach their potential in the past, but how many more players in the 2015 class are better prospects? Not many in my judgment. I guess coaches at the blueblood programs are hesitant to hand out offers for the 2015 class until guys are well into (or perhaps finished with) their junior year.
 
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DZ83CK said:
Honestly, I'm not sure why programs like Duke, UK, etc. have not offered Carlton yet. Just seems like a no-brainer pro prospect and has a great attitude.
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Wojo (Duke) was in to watch him on Saturday for one of the games.

Again, I'd still like to see him put more together on the court- but the tools will take this kid, and whatever team gets him, very far.
 
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Indiana recruit 'hungry' for basketball success
Ohio's Bragg lists Hoosiers among his favorites
By Pete DiPrimio of The News-Sentinel
Wednesday, July 17, 2013

INDIANAPOLIS -- Sometimes a guy just has to wear Superman socks.

Or does he?

Well, when you're 16 years old and rate among the nation's top Class of 2015 players, as Ohio's Carlton Bragg is, wearing socks that include a red cape that flaps when you run can resonate like an Armani suit.

So there was Bragg, a 6-9, 208-pound forward with enough major college offers to stuff a suitcase, hustling all over last week's adidas Invitational with socks few outside of their teenage years would dare wear.

For the record, Bragg and an Ohio Basketball Club teammate wore them after a spur-of-the-moment purchase at Wal-mart.

?You like them?? he asked a group of cynical journalists, who looked like they'd rather wear dresses than Superman socks.

?It's different,? Bragg added with a smile.

Fashion sense doesn't overshadow basketball talent, which Bragg has. He is rated the No. 12 overall Class of 2015 player by Rivals.com, a national Internet recruiting service, and the No. 4 power forward. He has the power to dominate the paint and the shooting range to hurt you deep.

?He's got excellent skills,? Ohio Basketball Club coach Anthony Stacey said. ?I'm impressed with his work ethic. His jump shot is really, really good. He's still hungry. He's a very nice kid. He's a pleasure to coach.

?The kid has had some success, but he isn't satisfied with that. He's been working a ton. He's had a great summer so far. You can see why he's in the top 15 in the nation. He's pretty good.?

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http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130717/SPORTS/130719716

 
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Basketball recruit Carlton Bragg hopes to boast four more offers
U of L, UK, Duke,UNC would do it
Jul. 20, 2013
Written by
Steve Jones
The Courier-Journal

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CINCINNATI ? Five-star Cleveland forward Carlton Bragg is picking up countless scholarship offers from colleges across the country, including Indiana University, but there are four more he wants to join the fray to bolster his recruiting r?sum?.

?I just need Louisville and Kentucky, and that?s about it,? the rising junior said Saturday at the adidas All-In Classic. ?And Duke and North Carolina.?

The fact that the 6-foot-8, 200-pound Bragg, rated No. 12 in the 2015 class by Rivals.com, believes offers from those four national championship-winning programs are attainable helps prove his status as an elite prospect.

Further evidence is the list of schools already in pursuit.

Ohio State?s Thad Matta, Michigan?s John Beilein and Illinois? John Groce were some of the head coaches who watched his Saturday morning victory with the Ohio Basketball Club?s 16-and-under team. Indiana?s Steve McClain and staff members from West Virginia and Michigan State ? the most recent school to make an offer ? were among the assistants in attendance.

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Seems like Bragg is hoping for offers for some validation, but it's not as if he needs that, though. Will be an interesting race between Bragg and Kennard (and perhaps King) to see who wins state POY their senior year (King's JR season).
 
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