CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Many of the nation's top players were back on the floor Thursday night for the second session of the 2013 NBPA Top 100 Camp. Five-star guard
Isaiah Whitehead picked up where he left off in the day's first session, while future
Florida Gator
Chris Chiozza showed how his skill and quickness offset his lack of size.
If anybody in the John Paul Jones Arena looked like they had a little extra bounce in their step on Thursday it was five-star combo guard
Isaiah Whitehead. Despite a No. 19 national ranking and plenty of exposure at Brooklyn (N.Y.) Lincoln, the 6-foot-4 rising senior doesn't get a lot of pub.
Thanks to his play in Charlottesville, Whitehead has put himself into the national spotlight.
After a strong performance in the day's early session, Whitehead was locked and loaded during the evening session. A power scorer who can put the ball on the floor, his jumper was clicking and he did a great job of mixing strong drives with good passes and aggressive defense.
Whitehead has listed programs such as
Kentucky,
Arizona,
Syracuse,
Louisville,
Kansas, St. John's,
Rutgers,
Auburn, among others.
When he made his commitment to
Florida, some wondered if
Chris Chiozza was going to be an impact player for the Gators. The Memphis (Tenn.) White Station point guard was busy erasing any remaining doubts on Thursday night.
Yes, he's only about 5-foot-10, and he has a very slim frame. But the lack of size doesn't hold him back at all as his athleticism, length and quickness allow him to control the game much more than one might expect.
A four-star prospect, Chiozza will be making a strong move up the 2014 Rivals150, and he's a guy that Gators fans will love. He pushes tempo, hits threes and has outstanding floor vision. Bottom line,
Billy Donovan and his staff have to be excited about the Memphian's arrival in Gainesville.