Interesting story about the importance of the total drafting process. You learn so much about the kids from their visits. I took Michael Finley out to dinner and thought he was one of the best athletes (character and intelligence) that I had ever met. We brought Luther Wright in from Seton Hall, and after our visit with him,I predicted that the only way he gets taken in the first round is by a team that did not bring him in for an interview. Utah did not bring him in and they wasted a first round pick. We brought Darius Miles in and I couldn’t stand the guy. Obstinate and defiant. Turned out that I was right about that one. I could go on and on, but I think your readers get the idea.

Obama attended Occidental College in Eagle Rock his first two years. Occidental plays D-III ball. They would have welcomed a talented player on their team. He didn’t play in College. That said, he loves the game and that’s all that matters.