Jordan Brand Classic 2012: Breaking Down Best of Future Superstars

Don't blink, or you just might miss the collegiate career of some of these stars featured in the 2012 Jordan Brand Classic. 

One and done isn't just a niche decision of some, it's a very real worry for college basketball coaches that take a chance on the best players in the nation, like recruiting them is ever a gamble. 

Any coach worth his salt would be proud to have these next few players on their rosters in the fall, but it comes with a price. They very well may be gone after just one season. 

All the more reason to savor every last amateur game, I say. That means getting a good look at some beasts of the hard court at the Jordan Brand Classic, an exhibition that is more of an All-Star game of possibilities. 

Here are the best players featured this weekend. 

Where: Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC

When: Saturday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. EDT

Watch: ESPN

1. Shabazz Muhammad: 

Recruitment has gone from a niche hobby for fans to a marquee story that millions care about. You only need to see the aplomb that followed Muhammad's decision, part of a 90-minute presentation aired on ESPN's Signing Day Special.

While the presentation may be a bit much, the hype surrounding this 6'6" small forward is not. The fact that he is headed to UCLA makes the Bruins an early favorite in the Pac-12, because he is that gifted. 

More than that, he is grounded and is willing to put in the work to make sure his presumed short time at the next level meets expectations. He will dazzle you with his play at the rim but will be a mainstay because of a jump shot that continues to improve. 

2. Nerlens Noel: 

The other player of note is easy to spot on the court. He is the young man with a sweet fade dominating the opposition. 

Kentucky may be losing Anthony Davis, but it will seamlessly transition with Noel, a player who has the same defensive sensibilities as Davis. 

He is a lean center who has an eye for blocking shots and does so with near impeccable form. You are never safe playing in the paint when Noel is lurking nearby. 

3. Tony Parker: 

Kyle Anderson is a player to watch, but the interest will be high for Parker, who remains undecided as to where he will play next year. 

Parker is a big player who takes up a great amount of space in the middle. For his size, he shows great footwork and has soft hands that give him a great touch at the rim. 

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