[zaga_fan]

Maybe you should revisit that thread. You are 100% wrong that the comparison was state tourney only.

Did you take the time to go back and look at the thread before you posted that?
Since you asked me to; I obliged.
The original article mentioned it in the context of the post-season - while everyone else got jealous and started flapping their jaws

The opening post was a copy/paste from a max preps article that made the comparison.

Below you will find every post, aside from one word scoffs, that spoke about Braxton and Mayo.

I know what you're thinking....

Zaga just posted the ones that proved his point. This isn't fair.

But no - I posted ALL of them.
But on the off-chance that I missed one that wasn't a one-word response or a few emoticons....
here is the link to the thread - Read here as I continue to bust this dude's balls

Please make sure you have your big-boy pants on before you throw this garbage at me. I don't look at things while I'm blinded by bias, jealousy or hater-ade.

You can't be serious. I believe you have a short memory. Have you forgotten Ovinton Mayo? It is absolutely safe to say that this boy as a seventh grader was not remotely comparable to Mayo as a seventh grader.

On the other hand, I see you posted your comment on April Fool's Day. I will assume that that is the reason for the post.

He is a great 7th grader and deserves all the praise that he is getting. I agree that he is not the player that OJ Mayo was in the 7th grade. Not because of SKILLS, but because of size. THATS THE ONLY DIFFERENCE, PERIOD!!! I watched OJ and his skills were no better that Beverlys. Believe me when I tell you that ive been around the college game as long as anyone. This kid is a D1 player and if he continues to grow he is a major D1 player.

Size and athletic ability. The comparisons to OJ Mayo need to stop. OJ was on a whole other level and that is not a knock on Beverly. I would compare Beverly to Damon Bailey that Bob Knight offered a scholorship to in the 8th grade.

Right on target. To compare this boy to Mayo is ridiculous. The only trait in common is that both played varsity basketball as 7th graders. Those believing otherwise must be relatives of Beverly and/or never really saw Mayo play.

Well.. He's good for a 7th grader but he has been held back too..
Can Beverly dunk? Because I'd say Mayo was throwing down when he came out of the womb... That is a crazy comparison IMO.

He does have the talent to get to the next level, but we won't know until the time comes.. Multiple things could happen before then. To whoever said they was 5"10 in 7th grade and they are still 5"10.. I feel your pain.. But from the time I was in 7th grade to now, my street game/in-game performance got much better as I grew. I believe that is what most ppl are referring too. His basketball IQ is about as good as it can get.. If he keeps up the work ethic I for one don't believe it's a crazy thought at all.. Put on a little muscle and a few inches here and there.. He will be D1 ready.

Easy now. An OJ Mayo comparison is a bit out there. Beverly is a terrific talent, but Mayo is playing significant minutes for an NBA team in the playoffs. Only time will tell. In the meantime, I wish the kid the best of luck.

I've never said one negative comment about the boy. I actually enjoyed watching him play, but i'm not going to speculate about how good he may become because he just may never play at the level you think he will. All im saying is people (family like you) get on here and turn people against him with stupid OJ Mayo comparisons. Personally I hope he does well, but im not about to even say he will play D1 or any college bb at this point. Give it a rest big guy.:rockon:

He's not trying to put him down. Moreso, he's trying to protect the kid from these OJ Mayo comparisons. That will only hurt him inthe long run because there is no way he can live up to that.

I've played against the kid..he's good. hold back or no hold back he has talent to get to the next level. With the whole convo about comparing him with O.J Mayo is a little far. He is only in the 8th grade..counting this year he has five until college. A lot of time for injuries and many more problems..but thats up to him.