MidStateHoops.com :: Freshman Forecast Part I

This past November, many of the top talents throughout the state of Illinois signed letters of intent to attend collegiate level schools and participate in their basketball programs. The following is a list of the players from the Early Signing Period that we feel will have the most successful freshman seasons. Prep school players are not included.

Name	Hgt	Position	Destination
Larry Dumas	6'3"	Guard/Forward	Western Illinois
When you work as hard as Dumas, a lot of things will go your way. Because he’s a tweener, small forward in a shooting guard's body, he was forced to settle at a lower mid major school, but he should have a good impact on their program. He should see minutes at the 2, 3, and possibly the 4 position, depending on matchups.
Brandon Dunson	6'2"	Shooting Guard	Tennessee-Chattanooga
Brandon will strengthen the Mocs backcourt on both ends of the floor. His scoring ability will help him see immediate playing time as their top scorer graduates after this season. Because of his skillset, IQ, and athleticism, he will be able to play the 1, 2, and 3. He’s going to a program that needs exactly what he has.
Mustapha Farrakhan	6'4"	Shooting Guard	Virginia
Farrakhan’s touch from beyond the arch will be needed next season as the Cavaliers will lose All-American point guard and team scoring leader, Sean Singletary. He will join a solid recruiting class but his abilities will be more significant right away more than others’.
Aaron Johnson	5'8"	Point Guard	Alabama-Birmingham
Remember Squeaky Johnson. Though there is a new coach since he departed the program, his services could have certainly been used this season. Aaron Johnson will be a great addition to Mike Davis’ club as they are missing a lead guard to make plays and control the tempo of the game, as the Blazers get somewhat out of control in their “run-n-gun” system. Should be a four year starter.
Demetri McCamey	6'3"	Guard	Illinois
Though most compare D-Mac to Deron Williams and they do have physically similarities, however, skillwise, it is a bit unjust. McCamey will be a good player under Bruce Weber as he is one that doesn’t standout offensively but is able to do multiple things on that end of the floor. He is also a very good defender, which plays into Weber’s program well. He will play some 1, 2, and 3 for the Fighting Illini.
Dwight McCombs	6'7"	Power Forward	Miami-Ohio
Will be a very solid post player in the MAC conference. Most teams in their league are known for having power players inside. McCombs will have the body to bang and has good skills around the basket. He will be one of the bigger bodies on their roster next season so he should see immediate playing time.
Jacob Pullen	6'0"	Guard	Kansas State
Jacob has a chance to be a great player at Kansas State. Currently, the Wildcats are without a distributing point guard. Current point, Clent Stewart is more of a two-guard running the point. Pullen has the ability to push the ball up the floor and can create well for his teammates, as he is a very underrated passer due to his scoring abilities. He will enter the Big XII alongside one of the greatest classes in K-State's history.
Derrick Rose	6'3"	Point Guard	Memphis
The perfect addition to a very athletic Memphis program. Rose is a great compliment to the wings and forwards that John Calpari’s team is currently comprised of. As Coach C already stated, if Rose was on their team this season, they could possibly be a top five team in the NCAA. After one year, don’t be surprised if Pooh is a top 5 draft pick.