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CBT Quotables Part 1: Jawun Evans, Diamond Stone, Skal Labissiere and more

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Over the course of July’s live recruiting period, we at College Basketball Talk will be posting anonymous quotes from coaches about the prospects that they are watching and recruiting. With coverage from the LeBron James Skills Academy, Reebok Breakout Classic and Adidas Unrivaled, we have people are the three biggest events of the week.

Here’s what the coaches had to say, with quotes cobbled together from a handful of conversations we had:

PG Jawun Evans, No. 32 Class of 2015: “Quick point guard that controls the pace of the game and possession of the ball. He makes the right decision the majority of the time and tries to play the game the right way, which is a rarity in a setting like this. His jumper needs work, but he’s quick and can beat his man off the dribble and get into the lane. Bottom line: he’s an absolute stud.”

C Skal Labissiere, No. 14 Class of 2015: “He’s probably the most versatile big man. He’s got a developing skill set and a great feel for the game, inside and outside. He’s got long arms and huge hands. He can hit threes and has a soft touch on his jump hook. He needs to add strength and size to his frame, but isn’t afraid to challenge people at the rim.”

PG Derryck Thornton, No. 11 Class of 2016: “Derryck Thornton’s really good. Great feel for the game. Someone that can lead a team and take it to the next level. He’s adding range to his jumper, but his mid-range game is killer right now.”
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PF Carlton Bragg, No. 9 Class of 2015: “I want more from Carlton Bragg. You see him make a play at the rim and it excites him enough to make him play hard for multiple possessions. But then he does something negative and doesn’t go as hard. He’s too talented for that.”

C Diamond Stone, No. 6 Class of 2015: “Big, physical big man. He’s got a good skill set and nice footwork around the rim, but he’s not as versatile as a guy like Skal where he can step out and knock down a perimeter jumper. He’s got a good upside and a chance to be special. He’s cut some weight but needs to add lower body strength. He doesn’t hold position in the low post as well as he should.”

C Chase Jeter, No. 8 Class of 2015: “Chase Jeter is a pro. He’s gotten a lot better over the last year or so. Love him as a player and love him as a kid. He has a bright future.”

PG Damontrae Jefferson, No. 49 Class of 2015: “Damontrae Jefferson is so talented, and athletic for his size, but I just question how his attitude would hold up within the structure of a team?”

SF Kaiser Gates, No. 109 Class of 2015: “Kaiser Gates is intriguing because he can hit shots and make some plays, but I wonder if he’s athletic enough to defend wings at the next level?”

SG Jarron Cumberland, No. 64 Class of 2016: “I don’t know if Jarron Cumberland has much long-term growth as a prospect, but he gets it done almost each time out and he’s a winner.”