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Jason King says Patrick Patterson is nation's most underrated player
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This from rivals.com

Rivals Question:
Who is the nations most underrated player?

Jason King's answer:
Kentucky's shortcomings the past two seasons have kept forward Patrick Patterson from receiving the praise he deserves. He is a workhorse in the paint. His advanced footwork paves the way for a variety of moves that lead to open shots, and he has a soft shooting touch that helps him rack up points away from the basket and at the free-throw line. The most impressive thing about Patterson is his poise. Even on a team with seniors such as Joe Crawford and Ramel Bradley, Patterson clearly was Kentucky's go-to guy before injuring his knee just past the midway point of his freshman season. The big shots he continued to hit and his level-headedness under pressure were rare for someone his age. Patterson also played well as a sophomore last season despite nagging injuries. Some folks were surprised when Patterson opted to stay for his junior season instead of turning pro. Patterson, though, is an excellent student who is on pace to earn his degree after just three years in college. That's quite a feat for any student – but for an athlete, it's almost unheard of. Patterson's name isn't the only one that comes to mind when thinking of underrated players. A few others: Arizona's Nic Wise, Michigan's Manny Harris and Kansas State's Denis Clemente.

http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/cont...CID=963931

I can't find a way to argue with that. I'm sure theVILLE won't agree, but this all makes sense to me.

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