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Calipari: Don't compare Noel to Davisq

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08:21 AM ET 10.03 | Anthony Davis -- a skinny, 6-foot-10 shot blocker who was considered by some to be the top recruit of his class -- merely won a national title, every major award and was selected No. 1 overall in the NBA draft. Into that giant void steps another skinny, 6-foot-10 shot blocker, considered by most to be the top recruit in the Class of 2012, with a raw offensive game and his own signature hair -- this time on top of his head. Many who've seen him play say he's even more adept at swatting shots than Davis. How, then, could Wildcats freshman Nerlens Noel possibly avoid the "Next Anthony Davis" tag? "He shouldn't be compared," said UK coach John Calipari. "Nerlens is still learning. Like, he'll take possessions off. Well, you can't do that."

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October 3, 2012 08:39 AM ET

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3 BBall threads. O-6 you are being baited again. Like finding a car with the keys in it.

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October 3, 2012 09:24 AM ET

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Make him a WR and this article would fit this week!

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October 3, 2012 11:00 AM ET

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BSB is the LUS pickem loser

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October 3, 2012 02:25 PM ET

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Yea I dont think this kid ever played the guard position like Davis or can hit medium range jumpers and free throws with regularity. Kentucky will be successful regardless because they dont need this kid to score

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October 3, 2012 02:29 PM ET

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I've been saying this all along since the guy isn't as good as Davis. Defensively, Noel is impressive. However, his O doesn't compare to Davis. So the comparisons have to stop. This young man will forge his own identity. But he does need some work on his moves.