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June 21, 2017 | Men's Basketball, USC Ripsit Blog
USC men's basketball rising sophomore De'Anthony Melton proved to be a jack-of-all-trades during his freshman season. While it took some time for outsiders to appreciate his impact, the numbers tell an impressive story when put in context.
Since the 1992-93 season, the only freshmen to average 4.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.0 blocks are Melton and future Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade (Marquette), according to college basketball writer Chris Stone.
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While Melton has some work to do to match Wade's career, the stat explains why Melton's stock continues to rise. Recently, he was selected for the Team USA U19 training camp roster and Draft Express projects him as the No. 19 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft if he decides to come out early.
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