Olmsted Falls’ standout headlines all-stars

The Morning Journal begins its series honoring the best in fall sports with our girls cross country all-stars, headlined by the runner of the year, Olmsted Falls sophomore Katie Clute.

James Wiseman was considered a possible No. 1 overall NBA draft pick before he ever played in college. Things haven’t changed, even after only three games at the college level.

The Memphis freshman headlines the list of big men in Nov. 18’s draft and he’s unlikely to fall out of the top three picks. Beyond Wiseman is another potential lottery pick in USC’s Onyeka Okongwu and a first-round prospect in Maryland’s Jalen Smith.

James Wiseman

His college stint with the Tigers, cut short by NCAA eligibility issues, showcased a tantalizing glimpse at his skillset.

STRENGTHS » The 19-yearold has a mobile 7-foot-1, 247-pound frame that will make him a presence at both ends of the court, particularly on the glass and in protecting the rim. He ran the floor well and displayed a soft touch in the paint at Memphis, though he made highlight reels more for his array of dunking finishes. The nation’s top-ranked recruit had 28 points and 11 rebounds against South Carolina State in his first game and had a double-double (14 points, 12 rebounds) in his last against a ranked Oregon team. Wiseman made 20 of 26 shots (76.9%) and swatted nine shots in his three college games.

CONCERNS » Wiseman’s last game was a year ago Thursday, so there’s little for any team to study since his days dominating the high school ranks.