Terp gets schooling from Kobe
Talk about being thrown into the deep end of the pool.
Maryland sophomore point guard Greivis Vasquez (left), playing for the Venezuelan national team, found himself going up against Kobe Bryant during yesterday's opening day of the Tournament of the Americas in Las Vegas. The U.S. won, 112-69, with Baltimore's Carmelo Anthony scoring 17 points.
Vasquez was realistic about the challenge, which was overwhelming. In a Los Angeles Times article, he had this colorful comment about Bryant.
"I grew up watching the NBA. I was in College Park, watching his highlights. All of a sudden, he was guarding me like it was the last game of his life."
Then Vasquez did a Scarlet O'Hara. "But tomorrow's another day. It's all good. I'm glad it happened."
Photo credit: Robin Scholz/AP
Comments
He did look a little nervous out there against Kobe, but he also led the team in scoring against an all star NBA team on the floor. Minus the the TO's and shooting %, he had a nice solid game.
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Hey, it was a learning experience and if it helps his development this season, even better for the Terps. I give the kid credit for hanging in there and having a good attitude about it.
-- Bill O.
Posted by: 01Terp | August 23, 2007 12:13 PM