John Wall: A Rising Star

Born in North Carolina in 1990, John Wall has alwaysschool some claimed that he would be eligible for the
been a devoted and skilled basketball player. He wasNBA draft due to him being 19 years old. Wall silenced
a fifth year senior in his 2009 class and during this timethe speculation when he stated that he would not
he was rated by Rivals as the #1 player in the country,enter his name for the draft. Wall is expected to be
an impressive feat. He lead his high school team, Wordthe #1 draft pick when he does declare. It is not clear if
of God Christian Academy, to the state championshipWall will enter the draft next year when he is eligible to
game but lost because of a buzzer beater by thedo so. While he dominates the NCAA basketball
other team. A horrible way to end a magnificent highleague, he still may lack the skills necessary to continue
school career, but nevertheless, John Wall knew hesuch domination.
was destined for greatness.In high school, Wall was cited for misdemeanor
Wall committed to the University of Kentucky afterbreaking and entering. This was a minor infraction and
high school but was suspended by the NCAA from hishad no effect on Wall's future career goals and
first game because of benefits received by an agentsuccess.
of the University of Kentucky. In his first game heI think we will continue to see Wall increase his stats
scored 27 points and 9 assists in only 28 minutes ofand rise to stardom. I think it is very likely for him to win
actual playing time. His dominance on the court wasthe NBA Rookie of the Year award upon his first year
clear. His current averages with are 33.7 minutes perof league play. As long as Wall can keep good
game, 17.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 6.9 assists.company and stay out of trouble, his future looks very
Because John Wall was a fifth year senior in highbright and prosperous.