• O'Bryant's recruitment still wide open

  • By Michael LaPlante, ESPN Recruiting | August 2, 2010 7:08:31 AM PDT
It's not hard to figure out which player Johnny O'Bryant (Cleveland/ East Side) is. Just look on the court for a man-child with dreadlocks that is surrounded with college coaches. As one of the top post players in the 2011 class, O'Bryant draws a crowd of coaches to every game he plays. The 6-foot-9, 260-pound active power forward is dominant at times and has in-state schools along with a host of others tracking him hard.I caught up with him to find out how his summer has gone and to get an update on his recruiting situation. O'Bryant is personable and outgoing; he will impact a program with more than his playing ability.ML: How has your summer been? Are you looking forward to the July period ending and getting back home to start school?JO: It's been a great summer. It's been busy, I especially enjoyed representing the United States at the U17's Championship in Germany, but I am looking forward to getting back home and starting my senior year. ML: Who's been the toughest individual player for you to match up with this summer?JO: That's a tough one ... there have been a lot of players. I would have to say James McAdoo (Norfolk, Va./Norfolk Christian). He is so skilled and difficult to guard both inside and out. ML: Tell me about recruiting ... what's going to be an important factor in your decision? JO: I am wide open as to a final choice and will narrow my list of schools down to about five when I get back home and talk with my family.ML: What NBA player do you think your game most resembles?JO: I'm not really sure ... probably Chris Bosh ... he can score in the paint, but also can play facing up. ML: Alright, last question ... tell me about you hair ... does it have a life of it's own or could you cut it off tomorrow and start over?JO: (Laughs) No way ... the hair is staying! The No. 17-ranked player in the 2011 class has continued to rise up the ranks of the ESPNU 100. Although he is carrying a little additional weight, he has had an outstanding summer and is considered one of the elite post players in the 2011 class. His time in college may only be a one- or two-year stint, but his final decision is sure to be hotly contested as schools compete for his services and the potential impact he brings.

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