Singletary. Know Him?
He's considered by many people who do know him to have been the best point guard in the ACC for all four years of his tenure at the University of Virginia. His spirit and work ethic have proven to be the highest of all the players in the ACC. Yes, that includes the marvelous Tyler Hansbrough from ESPN favorite UNC.
Singletary's performances against various ACC teams have been unbeatable. I remind you all that the ACC includes Duke, UNC, Clemson, and the once-great Maryland Terrapins. He averaged 20 points a game and racked up tons of assists throughout his career.
In this years UNC-UVA game, he racked up 27 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. He drove the lane on the All-American Hansbrough the entire game and dominated him every time. Despite his teammates' inability to score, Singletary kept UVA neck-and-neck with the Tar Heels, ultimately losing by just one point, 75-74.
Look at the facts. He led his team for four years. There was no one else.
In other words, the boy knows how to play.
The simple fact is, if Sean Singletary isn't taken in the 2008 NBA Draft, it's because he played on a mediocre basketball team. If he had played for UNC or Duke or UCLA, he might have been a top ten pick. But instead he'll be a late pick—if he is picked at all.
Thank you, ESPN ,for constant coverage of UNC, Duke, USC, Ohio State, UCLA, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees sporting events.
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4 months ago
Singletary will most likely go undrafted and signed by a team if he doesn't slip into thr 2nd round/
from 3 months ago
I am a Charlottesville native and have seen Singletary play in person every home game for the past 4 years and every game that I can remember shown on TV. First of all I would like to say that I wish nothing but the best for him. It is hard not to respect and wish someone well that has given 100% effort every game that he suited up for the Cavaliers. With that being said I have not seen any increase in his mental game from his freshman year to his senior year. With someone that has started for 4 years he is probably one of the worst decision making guards I have seen in recent memory. Although, as I said before I really wish him well. I never could believe that he was a first team ACC caliber player. At last years pre-draft camp the biggest negative he was given was his decision making ability and turnovers. In my estimation he made no progress staying another year and for that reason he will go undrafted this year.
4 months ago
I agree that ESPN shows too much of UNC and Duke, I'm sick and tired of watching those teams play all the time.
4 months ago
Virginia was 5-11 in conference, would you show that on TV? Thats not Sean'sfault though and he really should get more respect than he does. Hes been a great player to watch the past four years.
4 months ago
Love Singletary but don't think he has the tools to be a good pro. First of all, he's a tweener, the dredded hybrid between a 1 and a 2. Secondly, he is small. Though he is listed at 6', I'd be suprised if he's 5'10", and would be a complete defensive liability in the pros. I just don't think he's strong enough to finish at the at the rim and his jumper needs some work. That said, I'd love for him to make it. He's a good guy and had a fabulous ACC career. That has to count for something.
4 months ago
Im sorry to say Ive never heard of him, but I guess thats your point. Im am Oregon Duck fan, so I only watch the Pac-10. He sounds like a good guy and I hope he makes it.
4 months ago
Daniel, a tweener by definition is small, so your points are redundant.
Singletary is 5'11, not sure why you would be surprised if he was 5'10 (did you mean to say not surprised?). He also is a pass first point guard naturally, but on a crappy UVA team, had to score. Not sure where you get that he is a defensive liability; is Chris Paul a defensive liability? Yes Singeltary is small, but he has superb quickness. His jumper is above average.
In all honesty, his game is VERY similar to Steve Nash in style, although clearly not in substance. Still, I could see him eventually developing into a good backup and role player.
4 months ago
Pleas dont underestimate sean, his team all four years sucked!!!!!! He is a great point guard with a tremendous bball Iq. Dont be suprised if sean turns into the next Ginobli, in turns of nba productivity!!!!!!!!!!!!
3 months ago
I'm a U.Va. grad and live in Charlottesville and have seen Sean play in person about 30 times. First of all, there are a few misconceptions in the original post and comments:
1. UVA won the ACC (and still didn't get on ESPN) in 06-07 and lost in the NCAA 2nd round in a nailbiter to Tennessee. They were led by Sean and all-ACC 2nd teamer JR Reynolds, who now plays professionally in Italy and is one of the better all-time U.Va. players himself. So that takes care of the myths that U.Va. sucked all four years and had no one to play with while Sean was here.
2. I agree he didn't have much, and that's why people think he's not a natural point guard. He only took so many shots because of a lack of options. He is a natural point guard with incredible speed, second only in the ACC to Ty Lawson and in the top 1% of all college basketball players, and great passing vision. Those that have watched Sean play have been horribly frustrated for years by his ability to penetrate, make an amazing pass, but never have a big man competent enough to finish the play.
3. Sean does not lack in strength. At the recent NBA camp in Orlando Sean benched 185 lbs more times than all but three players at the camp, including Kansas St.'s Michael Beasley and a number of other big men. Are you telling me a guy stronger than Michael Beasley is weak? Sean is actually pretty ripped and that's why he's always been able to finish in the lane against guys like Hansborough or Bambale Osby despite only being 6'0 (which was measured and confirmed in Orlando).
Point is, Sean should be drafted. People act like he lacks physically, but his speed and strength make him a physical specimen. He only lacks in height. He is a mediocre defender, but has the athleticism to learn to be a very good defender.
3 months ago
I'm watched Singletary play for the last 3 years and I agree with those who believe Sean should be drafted because he'll be a great NBA player once he gets in. It is sad that UVA hasn't amounted to much these past years, even with their new stadium and coach, seems like there is no team spirit. Why? Because UVA exploits its athletes, doesn't give much back to them except to those who are fortunate enough to make it to the pros. What I mean is that UVA runs its athletic teams plantation-style, the athletes have no other life, very little education actually occurs, simply put, UVA is still quite the racist white-oriented institution that it has always been. The African-American athletes are not afforded the quality of life that the white fraternities and sororities expect to enjoy. UVA won't invest in the African-American quality of life even if they are star athletes.
3 months ago
Tony you couldn't be more wrong about what you say.
2 months ago
Um Craig Littlepage, thats UVa's athletic director for you information, is African-American. And if you had ever been to a UVa sporting event, you would notice all of the different races and nationalities walking through the gates of Scott Stadium or The JPJ. Your racist argument makes no sense. UVa supports all nationalities and ethnicities. Also, I just want you to know that Sean Singletary came from the ghetto of Philadelphia. While at UVa, SEVEN of his close friends were killed via firearm or knife. And he still sustained the grades he needed to keep him on the team. At least UVa's players aren't getting arrested and shot up like VT's athletes. UVa is one of the finest educational institutions in the US and you're telling me very little education occurs? They've sucked for years and when they finally get good you blame it on race? Next time you're at JPJ, walk through and notice all the huge posters of Ralph Sampson and Curtis Staples along with several other black athletes. I'm a white guy from Botetourt County, VA. Look it up. In High School we had bring your tractor to school day. I've been around racist human beings my whole life and I've come out of it a better individual. I live by Thomas Jefferson's promise of the equality of men and tolerance. Don't talk to me, one of the biggest UVa fans out there, about UVa being racist.
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