"Zach committed to Ole Miss
yesterday," commented Zach's father.
Graham averaged 22 points a
game as a junior for Peachtree Ridge and was named All-State for his on the court
accomplishments.
Zach had the following things to say during a prior
interview with scout.com:
"I am very unselfish and I have good
character and wouldn'tt be the bad apple on the team. I would play hard
and do all I can for the teams sake. I would try to bring things that the
team needs to win championships," commented Zach Graham.Describe your
game to someone who has never seen you play.
"Would say its
unique. Its flashy in a way. Its efficient."
What brings
a smile to your face when you are on the court?
"What makes me smile
is when everybody is playing together and everybody is having fun. When you have
chemistry and everything is clicking, its fun."
What is the
scouting report on Zach Graham?
"I think an opposing team would play
me to drive to the basket. I can shoot outside even though I have not shot from
the perimeter much at this camp."
Graham is a two sports star as he
has been offered a football scholarship by Arkansas, South Carolina, and Boston College.
His main focus at Ole Miss will be basketball but here is are
some quotes about his football game with an earlier interview with scout.com
If you select football, do you have a position preference?
"I would
like to play quarterback even though some people have recruited me at other positions."
What
schools are recruiting you the most for basketball?
"In no particular
order, Florida (offer), Georgetown, Tennessee (offer), South Carolina, Virginia Tech (offer), Alabama (offer), Georgia(offer, Mississippi (offer), Florida State
and Miami."
What schools are recruiting you the most for football?
"Mississippi State, Arkansas (offered), Boston College (offered),
Kentucky and South Carolina (offered). I know there are some others that my Father
knows."
The following information was asked from Tom Konchalski,
Publisher of High School Basketball Illustrated, talent evaluator often quoted
in USA Today, as well as newspapers and magazines across the country. Often a
guest on the Madison Square Garden television network sports show, High
School Weekly
Describe the abilities of Zach Graham as well as
his value to a team.
"Zach Graham is a player that is very strong
taking the ball to the basket. He is physical, can absorb contact and finish plays.
He will be an and one scorer," added Tom Konchalski
The following
information comes from Sean Jones, AAU Coach, Georgia Hurricanes:
How
long have you coached Zach Graham?
"I have coached Zach for six years,
ever since he was twelve years old," commented Sean Jones
Would
you describe his development the past year?
"He is stronger and more
confident and consistent in the things that he does on the court. He is focusing
more on the specifics of his game and making the necessary adjustments."
What
parts of his game would you like to see him improve this year?
"I
would like to see him take over a game more. He is very unselfish and will do
exactly what you ask of him but I would like to see him step out of the box and
take command of the game. I use him in many different situations. His versatility
will be an asset to the school that he attends."
What would you like
a coach to know about Zach?
"I would like a coach to know that his
position is the three (small forward) but he can also be used in other positions
to create opportunities for his teammates. He handles the ball better than what
people think and can cause match up problems for opponents out front, on top and
at the wing. He has a big frame and his game changes accordingly to the opponent
he is playing against. In certain situations you can play him at guard to get
things going for his teammates."
What is the scouting report on Zach?
"He is balanced. He is a scorer. He will either score the two points
or you will foul him and he will be at the free throw line. He has that football
background and he can see the floor. He can shoot and hit the three as well as
get to the basket. He can pass and create for teammates. You can move him around
to other positions where his versatility will create problems for opponents. He
is an excellent shooter from the free throw line as well as from the field.
Graham
marks Ole Miss' first public commitment.
Two of his teammates from the
Georgia Hurricanes, Keegan Bell and Jordan DeMercy, are currently on their official
visits at the University of Mississippi.
Will the Rebels make it a trifecta?
Stay
tuned to scout.com to find out.