BOOZER STAYING PUT/ROCKY MTN REVUE By David J. Smith for HOOPSWORLD.com Jul 24, 2006, 13:22 CARLOS BOOZER’S STAYING PUT 5852篇提過的, 略.. ROCKY MOUNTAIN REVUE REVIEW Utah finished the Rocky Mountain Revue with a modest 3-3 record, but came away with some things to look forward to. Here are some notes from the past few weeks: Ronnie Brewer: He appears to be the real deal. Brewer played with relative poise and demonstrated his athletic ability on both ends of the court. He possesses an all-around game that resembles a very young, raw Scottie Pippen. He shot the ball well, averaging 16 ppg on 60% shooting. His much-discussed jump shot was effective, although he'll need to work on his three-point consistency. He is a good rebounder, and Jerry Sloan loves guards who can clean the glass. While he got beat a few times, he showed a willingness and ability to play tenacious defense. He will contribute immediately to the team. Paul Millsap: Does height really matter when you're this good of a rebounder? The teams that passed on him during last month's draft may be thinking that soon. Millsap will not only make the squad, but will play some meaningful minutes behind Okur and Boozer. His reputation as a rebounder was solidified during the Revue, as he posted 9.0 rpg. He played good defense and showed some offensive ability (including a good stroke from the outside). He could easily be one of the steals of the 2006 NBA Draft. Dee Brown: He has the potential to be a pace-changer in the vein for former Jazzman Mo Williams. Brown possesses amazing speed and harassed on the defensive end. He is definitely a shooting guard in a point's body, but looking decent running the offense. He might do well playing alongside Derek Fisher or Deron Williams, as Jerry Sloan is fond of playing two point guards simultaneously. Brown needs to settle down, cut down the turnovers, and learn when to shoot. He will make the team, but his minutes may be sporadic at best. Roger Powell Jr.: He is a player that doesn't do anything spectacularly well, but possesses the ever popular "intangibles" that help teams come out on top. He is scrappy, plays intelligently, and has some athletic ability. He is undersized as well, but showed enough to earn a partially-guaranteed contact and an invite to veteran's training camp in October. Robert Whaley: He seems to have lost some weight, but just doesn't seem to be an impact player at all (even in the summer league). He showed a deft touch inside, scoring on an array of jump hooks and post-up moves. Whaley's defense is atrocious and he constantly gets beat. He needs to show more on the boards. He may earn an invite to camp, but his chances of making the final roster are slim. C.J. Miles: He has bulked up! Thanks to 19 extra pounds, Miles showed a lot more confidence and ability. While his shooting percentage was still low, he was solid from the outside (particularly from the wings). He got to the free- throw line, thanks to some aggressive moves to the basket. He has improved as a rebounder and showed flashes of an above average passer. Like Whaley, his defense must improve. He got caught making some foolish fouls and had a hard time staying with quicker opponents. He will earn some playing time, but with Brewer's arrival, that amount may not be too significant. Deron Williams: Had he have played the entire Revue (he only suited up for the first two games), he probably would've come away with the MVP award instead of Atlanta's Marvin Williams. He was head and shoulders above everyone else. He danced around his defenders, found the passing seams, and got off any shot he wanted. His three-point shooting was great and his confidence level is at an all-time high. If he was this impressive playing with free agents and bench players, Jazz fans are intrigued to see what he will do with Utah's impressive front court during his sophomore campaign. Williams is a star in the making. Other players: None of the other players really stood out. Gonzaga grad Cory Violette earned an invite to camp last year and is the cerebral player Sloan likes. He will probably earn a repeat invite, but will be hard pressed to stick. Last year's darling, Utah State forward Spencer Nelson was not involved at all. He received minimal playing time and looks like his NBA dream may not come true. Coaches: Both Tyrone Corbin and Scott Layden looked smooth and confident as the summer head coaches. Corbin, a 16-year veteran, is a player's coach and has the ability to be a head coach one day. Layden showed a keen basketball mind and his usage of match-ups was good. Sloan is lucky to have this pair on his bench. http://www.hoopsworld.com/article_18219.shtml --

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