Kemba Walker and Jimma Fredette never did in the same court during the last year of college basketball. Finally he reached the chamber in the practice facility Utah Jazz.
Walker Fredette and a test for the coaches and team officials Wednesday in Jazz training before the June 23 NBA draft.
Walker, Fredette, and I am firmly on the radar project in Utah. Jazz pick at number 3 and 12, and it is expected that at least one of them takes the point guard is used to fill the void, when Utah traded on Deron Williams, New Jersey last season.
Walker has raised the Connecticut in the NCAA championship last season, when he brought the score Fredette BYU with 28.9 points per game and swept virtually every national player of the year award.
Both see the same players on the field was a dream for many college basketball fans. It never happened in college. Both players came out the framework of their training with glowing terms.
"It was fantastic to be able to go against him," said Fredette. "This is what you want. You want to play against the best, at least I do. I want to go out and compete against the best players. "
Jazz coaches put the two players through the wringer. They tested their ability to run the pick and roll plays, shooting and assessed their defensive capabilities and let them go through conditioning drills.
Walker walked away feeling as best Fredette was enough to leave a good impression.
"This is what it is," said Walker. "We're all here for jobs.'s Interviews. We will strive to impress. I think we both did a great job to impress the kids today."
Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin said Walker has shown a ton of defensive speed and ability to score.
He said he liked what Fredette has shown commitment in terms of athleticism and defensive.
"They're both competitors," said Corbin. "You can not argue with the success it has been one of the boys. They had a great career colleges and skills at work and today he demonstrated why."
Fredette sought to calm critics who question the defensive abilities. It focuses on training with the Jazz and elsewhere has been to show the equipment that is not afraid to be aggressive on defense.
Utah is the top of the wish list is Fredette. It feels as if their skills are a perfect complement to what the Jazz like to do.
"I just think it would be a huge advantage for me basketball-wise," said Fredette. "I fit into the system. They need a guy who can stretch the floor, into an alley, you other guys involved, and that plays right into my strength. "
Walker is also believed to be able to carve out the Jazz in the NBA home. It 'a small point guard the NBA standards, but Walker knows that compensates the energy intensity, and desire. He said he feels able to develop their game with the Jazz.
"I feel like I have a great atmosphere with the team and staff," said Walker. "I hope to become Utah."
It was not the first time Walker Fredette and spent time together on the basketball court. The two became friends after playing together on Team USA Select last summer. Walker has seen and played against great players since.
He is convinced he will not be the last time he Fredette and duel on a basketball court.
"He can play the point guard position to the next level," said Walker. "Today, it has definitely shown that. It's just one more score. He made some impressive passes, too. I think it will be great."
Walker Fredette and a test for the coaches and team officials Wednesday in Jazz training before the June 23 NBA draft.
Walker, Fredette, and I am firmly on the radar project in Utah. Jazz pick at number 3 and 12, and it is expected that at least one of them takes the point guard is used to fill the void, when Utah traded on Deron Williams, New Jersey last season.
Walker has raised the Connecticut in the NCAA championship last season, when he brought the score Fredette BYU with 28.9 points per game and swept virtually every national player of the year award.
Both see the same players on the field was a dream for many college basketball fans. It never happened in college. Both players came out the framework of their training with glowing terms.
"It was fantastic to be able to go against him," said Fredette. "This is what you want. You want to play against the best, at least I do. I want to go out and compete against the best players. "
Jazz coaches put the two players through the wringer. They tested their ability to run the pick and roll plays, shooting and assessed their defensive capabilities and let them go through conditioning drills.
Walker walked away feeling as best Fredette was enough to leave a good impression.
"This is what it is," said Walker. "We're all here for jobs.'s Interviews. We will strive to impress. I think we both did a great job to impress the kids today."
Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin said Walker has shown a ton of defensive speed and ability to score.
He said he liked what Fredette has shown commitment in terms of athleticism and defensive.
"They're both competitors," said Corbin. "You can not argue with the success it has been one of the boys. They had a great career colleges and skills at work and today he demonstrated why."
Fredette sought to calm critics who question the defensive abilities. It focuses on training with the Jazz and elsewhere has been to show the equipment that is not afraid to be aggressive on defense.
Utah is the top of the wish list is Fredette. It feels as if their skills are a perfect complement to what the Jazz like to do.
"I just think it would be a huge advantage for me basketball-wise," said Fredette. "I fit into the system. They need a guy who can stretch the floor, into an alley, you other guys involved, and that plays right into my strength. "
Walker is also believed to be able to carve out the Jazz in the NBA home. It 'a small point guard the NBA standards, but Walker knows that compensates the energy intensity, and desire. He said he feels able to develop their game with the Jazz.
"I feel like I have a great atmosphere with the team and staff," said Walker. "I hope to become Utah."
It was not the first time Walker Fredette and spent time together on the basketball court. The two became friends after playing together on Team USA Select last summer. Walker has seen and played against great players since.
He is convinced he will not be the last time he Fredette and duel on a basketball court.
"He can play the point guard position to the next level," said Walker. "Today, it has definitely shown that. It's just one more score. He made some impressive passes, too. I think it will be great."
