Austin With The Killer Crossover!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RCL-BgLBss

The Freshmen Playing Like A Senior!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbkj3eSYAb8

Mauii Invitational Champs!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAj5FytdRq0&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uLluXIuXOs&NR=1

Duke's Austin Rivers: A Pointed Evaluation

Other than Derrick Rose and perhaps John Wall, Duke's Austin Rivers is the most ready NBA guard to enter college in quite some time.
While he struggled on the big stage of Madison Square Garden against Michigan State, Rivers nonetheless showed us why he is such a special talent. Opting not to settle for jump shots, the freshman attacked the rim hard on numerous occasions. The results were mixed -- and primarily bad to be honest -- but his lethal first step and sheer quickness was evident.
Just minutes into the game he made his best move of the night. Holding the ball on the left wing, he waited for a screen to come. When he noticed his defender overplaying the middle drive though, he used a super quick jab right (screen side), only to come back hard left and leave his man in the dust. Rivers then attacked the rim hard with the attempt to dunk baseline, but was instead fouled. He made both free throws and moved on. This is just a small example, I know, but still very important. Why is this?
At 6'3", Rivers is a scorer at heart. If he were to stay three or four years and be coached up by Mike Krzyzewski, he could ultimately have a similar career path as Nolan Smith; another McDonald's American who entered college as an undersized scorer but became a true point guard by his senior year. Realistically though, we cannot assume the nation's third ranked player out of high school won't be a one-and-done.
Without question, Rivers has a secure handle and the basketball acumen to run an offense. But scorers score, and not to take anything away from him, but that's what he is.
Even still, Rivers forced the action a little too often against the Spartans. In a sense, it's as if he gets jumpy when he doesn't shoot the ball after a couple minutes. I watched him intently -- sometimes not even the game -- just to see how he handled these situations. Instead of letting his scoring come in the natural flow of the offense, he over-asserted himself and forced errant drives. In 23 minutes, he finished 1-7 from the floor with 5 points, two turnovers and just one assist. That's the bad. But the good correlates with the bad. Let me explain: Oddly though, it didn't seem like Rivers was being actively selfish. He wasn't trying to dominate the ball like many young scorers will. Quite honestly, I'm not sure he's ever been in a situation like that, where he just couldn’t get a shot to fall.
The thing I love about him is the willingness and desire to keep coming. The guy is a flat-out killer; he wants the ball when he's going good, but he also wants it when he's going bad. Of course such an outlook can backfire, but generally when great players struggle, they are simply too talented not to dig out of the hole. With an excellent crossover dribble, terrific step-back and superb shooting mechanics with unlimited range, Rivers appears to be one of those players.
The Duke team that I saw Tuesday night doesn't have a single pure point guard. Seth Curry has assumed the role nicely thus far and Quinn Cook looks decent but both are still very offensively minded. It will be very interesting to see if Krzyzewski gives the keys to Rivers at some point during ACC season, because he is by far the most talented player in the backcourt ... even if he wants to score first.
Projecting at the NBA level, I foresee Rivers somewhat in the mold of an Eric Gordon; a dynamic scorer who can play both guard positions but is best served off the ball with a green light to shoot. Because he is an intelligent and solid -- if not spectacular --defender, he has value on both sides of the ball as well. The jury is still out, but even amidst his struggles, Rivers looks like a big-time pro.

Ballislife!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJX8YUrItR8

The Rivers Family Connecting In Mcdonalds All Amercian Game!!!

Winter Park's Austin Rivers named McDonald's national Player of the Year

The Winter Park star will join his dad, Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers, as participants in the McDonald's All American GameDoc Rivers said one of the basketball conversations he cherishes most tipped off with a two-word question from a baggage handler at a Sacramento airport last month.

"How's Austin," the man asked when he spotted the Boston Celtics coach arriving for a game.
Very well, thank you. As the consensus No. 1 high school basketball player in the nation, very well.
"I loved it," a proud father said on Wednesday. "We all want to be parents of our children. That's what I want to be."

Scoring Machine!! it's That Easy!!

Am I That Good 101 Points In Three Games!!
It Feels Good To Be Unguardable!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzK2i2PmrYU
Thats Why Im SUB-ZERO!!!

Austin Rivers Has A NBA Ready Game; Top Ranked Player In The Nation

He has come out of he shell. He's dominating the game of basketball. He is the best in the nation. Heading to Duke University about to have a outstanding year.
His Game Speaks For Himself.
He Cant Be Stopped...
He Is Ready For The NBA Already
They Call Him ZUB-ZERO Because He Frezzes His Defenders!!
He is Austin Rivers!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnZbeYUjJhs&NR=1

Its A Guarantee!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFRVQZ07evc

CLOSER TO MY DREAMS

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIBZgyspCdI

Austin Rivers

6'4'', 189 lbs. | Class of 2011

• HometownWinter Park, FL
• SchoolWinter Park High School
• PositionShooting Guard

Scout Profile: Austin Rivers

You'll be hard pressed to find a better scorer in the class of 2011. Rivers, a Duke signee, has advanced ball skills and can easily create separation when he's looking to score. A terrific long range shooter, Rivers is one of the best three-point shooters in the class and his range extends well past the stripe. He's an elite prospect in the 2011 class.

Strengths Big game player , Big Time Scorer, Perimeter Shot

Weakneses:Rebounding, and Strength
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfEGZ9RNTj0

Austin Rivers

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