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Kidman you watch a lot of hoops. How good would you rate Akinjo against some of the other great Norcal guards from the past?
Jason Kidd and Gary Payton are 1a and 1b in my book. I go back to 1986....For time-frame purposes, this would be early 80's to the end of the '94 season when I moved to Oregon, and since the start of the 2012-13 season when I had moved back.
Offhand tonight, I can't think of any I've seen here in NorCal that can go with Akinjo other than Kidd and Payton. I have to admit I didn't see all that much of Payton; I was just starting to go see games other than my old school (Berean Christian) and De La Salle during Payton's era.
Akinjo's outside shot used to be suspect, but I doubt many feel that way now... He's got speed, moves, balance, athleticism, strength... Sees everything going on seemingly at all times... Slick passer, tough and competitive as all heck, not afraid of anybody or anything. Moves extremely well without the ball to get open when he's not starting the offense himself. Defends *really* well and seems to be a real team player. Also seems to have that knack for being in the right place at the right time.
In other words, Akinjo doesn't suck very much. UConn's gonna love the guy!