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SF/PF Keita Bates-Diop (Official Thread)

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[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrIkA17XScE"]Battle of the Buckeyes: Jae'Sean Tate vs Keita Bates-Diop [Ohio State c/o 2014] - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNr-Nnch0rk"]Keita Bates-Diop Official Mixtape - Ohio State Commit (ESPN #18 In 2014) - YouTube[/ame]
 
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Keita's play this weekend has been outstanding, earning him a lot of praise from analysts:

Dave Telep ‏@DaveTelep 12h
Keita Bates Diop isn't the same creator but he reminds me of Dorian Finney-Smith. When aggressive he's a weapon.

Hoopniks ‏@Hoopniks 24 May
Ohio State commit Keita Bates-Diop also came on really strong in the 2nd half. Great size and skill at the '3'.

Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDanielsFOX 24 May
Keita Bates-Diop with a very good effort to start the UA Invitational. Hit jumpers from mid-range out to three. Was active and aggressive.

The Derby Classic ‏@DerbyBBClassic 24 May
Illinois Wolves have solid guard play and an absolute stud in #ohiostate commit Keita Bates-Diop (6-7 F)

A couple positive remarks from Evan Daniels about his play this weekend and his improvement ($):
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1294370.html
 
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Recap of Friday:
Keita Bates-Diop, 6′-7″, SF, 2014, University (IL)/Illinois Wolves ? The Ohio State Buckeyes commit has a smooth game, but he?s smart and relentless in his own way. The Illinois Wolves are one of the better organized grassroots teams nationally, and Bates-Diop stands out in their system. In the first half, he was deferential in dropping dimes to teammates but also disrupting passing lanes on the defensive end. His shot started falling in the second half, and he continued to show his soft touch in nail shots at the elbow. He is also a better than advertised rebounder, and uses his frame effectively. He looks like a great fit for the Buckeyes, and a guy that can be a standout at the college level with continued improvement.
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http://hoopniks.com/under-armour-invitational-friday-recap/

Scout.com analysts also impressed with Keita's play Saturday ($):
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1294551.html
 
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While he wasn?t the highest rated member of the Class of 2014 in attendance, Ohio State-commit and the Illinois Wolves? Keita Bates-Diop (University High) continues to play like a future pro. At 6-7, with a long wingspan, Bates-Diop has always been a good defender and shot blocker. But he?s become a consistent catch-and-shoot three-point shooter when he?s open and can score a variety of other ways on the offensive end.
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http://www.slamonline.com/online/college-hs/high-school/2013/07/summer-jam-final-observations/
 
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