Jordan Brand Classic 2012: Underrated Players to Watch

The 2012 Jordan Brand Classic is the second-most important display of high-school talent aside from the McDonald’s All-American Game.

There are a number of well-hyped kids, such as the class of 2012 No. 1 recruit Nerlens Noel and No. 2 Shabazz Muhammad, that will be competing in the event.

However, there are also quite a few under-the-radar talents that are going to go on to become great collegiate athletes and possibly NBA stars in the near future.

Let’s take a look at some of them.

Kyle Anderson

The New Jersey native is on his way to UCLA and is ready to become a big-time baller.

He can play all three perimeter positions and has great size at 6’7”, 210 pounds.

While he needs to continue to work on his strength and three-point shooting, he is a matchup nightmare that promises to be a name you will hear again soon.

Tony Parker

This 6’9”, 270-pound behemoth is the definition of a big man and obviously has no relation to the French Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs.

Parker is from Lithonia, Ga. and possesses a massive frame with skilled post maneuvers.

There are questions about his conditioning and stamina, which stem from his body fat percentages.

If Parker can continue to get in shape and add muscle while building endurance, he’s going to be a star in college.  

Alex Poythress

Poythress is on his way to Kentucky with Noel and is looking to be a formidable force in their frontcourt.

The Tennessee native is a formidable 6’7”, 215 pounds and excels at rebounding and getting to the rim.

If he can continue honing his back-to-the-basket game, we have a superstar in the making.