Rivers' winning attitude is what Duke needs. The kid does not back down, no matter who he plays against. And to see the Plumlees playing aggresive against a great OSU team was also one of the few highlights to an otherwise horrible game for the blue devils.
I watched this game live, and Rivers played pretty damn good. He and plumlee were the only ones who showed up for Duke. Rivers finished the game with a not-so-great shooting percentage, but that's because he was asked to score pretty much every possession because he was their only consistent threat offensively. He's got a nice triple threat game, a nice crossover/stepback/hesitation move also. He definetly is very cocky to be so young, but he undoubtably has talent.
hes a future all star for sure.. he has the will to improve and a champions mentality... i think he needs to stay in college and work on his left hand and passing ability... but seeing how competitive he is he will most likely go to the nba soon as possible
Kind of moves like Jason Kidd. Will be a championship-caliber NBA player. Great tools and skills, but it's his confidence, aggressiveness and drive that set him apart.
This was such an odd game, I wasn't surprised at how OSU played. It was just mind boggling how Rivers and the Plumlees were the only one's who played hard the entire game.
Why are you calling him an idiot? Anyone who has watched austin Rivers knows he doesnt utilize his left had enough. Thats what the guy was speaking about when he said use your left hand Rivers. He's implying he doesnt use it enough. Thats a knock even scouts highlight. Just because he used his left once in the video doesnt refute the claim.
your comments prove you do not know much basketball. Neither Lebron, Wade has not left. This boy has a brutal kind and quality, and will certainly be among the top 10 of the next draft.
@dassix1 Your missing the point, this year we have an abundance of shooter/scorers. Unlike Austin who can create his own shot, Andre and Seth are pick and pop shooters that need to be setup to score, Austin is the best ball handler on the team outside of Quinn Cook, who will get his time soon. Austin will demand double teams and can dish it to wide open shooters, etc. Austin is a combo guard and can be a playmaker which will only favor DUKE.
Probably because that is one of the few things they have in common. Rivers shoots more 3s than any other kind of jumper, whereas wade has an extensive mid range game, Rivers is very iso-centric whereas wade's game is more versatile and has many solid off-ball aspects to it, Rivers gives lackadaisical effort on D, while wade is more aggressive on that end. Wade has also had a reputation as an unselfish scorer, whereas Rivers has a rep as a ballhog at the moment. Again, don't see the similarities.
@mamba24boi I'm not hating but your talking about 1 game, his overall play has been poor and he will in all likelihood have to return to duke for another season.
Sub-Zero has got ice in his veins....puttin dude on skates with that crossover @0:18 This dude will get buckets for Duke all season and then be a Lottery pick in 2012!
lol he shoots with two hands, he's definitely got the potential but he's seems a little too cocky, but hey u cant expect a guy to change who he is just to make everyone else feel better, regardless of how he acts this guy can play some damn good baskebtall
The NBA scout word on him is that he needs to get rid of the total scorer mentality and use his skills to find more open teammates for easy baskets. He's a prima donna, but he'll probably grow up soon enough. He looks amazing.
I've seen every duke game this season (except for one) and he only scores off of iso. When he learns how to use screens, curls, scoring without controlling the ball for so long and raises his shooting percentage from FT he could be averaging 18-20ppg right now. I don't think he should go league after this season he should stay another year and if he does he'll be nasty.
@mamba24boi he leads his team in scoring but thats because he jacks up a ton of shots. he is 7th on his team in PER and his defence is terrible, also not saying staying at duke two years is bad but when everyone thinks your going to be a top 5 pick in the 2012 draft he has been a disappointment.
Didn't even see the rest of the videos, but I'm just pointing out that left-handed And1 at the beginning. All those naysayers saying he had no left hand, BOOOOWWWWWWWW!
basketball isnt basketball everywhere nba has slight diffrent rules to the fiba and this gather step has already been taken in that clip then he takes three steps
@plutoALIEYUN Plumlees didn't show up? Are you kidding, Austin and the Plumlees were the only ones who didn't back down the entire game. It was disappointing to see Kelly/Curry/Dawkins play like scared children.
@TheChucky4664 I'm pretty sure he leads the team in scoring with about 14 a game as a true freshman. I'm not sure if you know much about college basketball but staying two years at duke isn't something too negatively. If the only thing you have to hate on is his "poor play" and possibility he might have to stay two whole years at college at duke university nonetheless then i suggest you just stop now.
@JermaelHoeBag2011 Why would they "study" "Austin Rivers"; dude is a decent athlete, but his arrogance tips his talent scale. Kid is not the 100pct player D. Wade is. Nor has he the offensive prowess of LBJ for that matter. You need to contain your fandom, youngun.
![[2.8.12] Austin Rivers - 29 Points Vs North Carolina (Complete Highlights)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/FbkWyWTXhyU/mqdefault.jpg)
In front of LeBron & D-Wade just makes it that much more legendary.
Yo big thanks Atkins you dont get enough credit for your constant hard work on these uploads, i really appreciate it man.
Appreciate the highlights vids again man. You're doing a wonderful job. Keep up the good work!
thanks for uploadin these i cant find them anywhere but your channel
Rivers' winning attitude is what Duke needs. The kid does not back down, no matter who he plays against. And to see the Plumlees playing aggresive against a great OSU team was also one of the few highlights to an otherwise horrible game for the blue devils.
That's why he's great cuz every time he plays he likes to have fun that's the most important thing
I watched this game live, and Rivers played pretty damn good. He and plumlee were the only ones who showed up for Duke. Rivers finished the game with a not-so-great shooting percentage, but that's because he was asked to score pretty much every possession because he was their only consistent threat offensively. He's got a nice triple threat game, a nice crossover/stepback/hesitation move also. He definetly is very cocky to be so young, but he undoubtably has talent.
Perry Jones the 3rd highlights PLEASE!!!
BTW Keep up the Good work you are the Best!!
Maalik Wayns and Doron Lamb highlights please!!! your the best on the college highlights
I've watched his highlight videos... First time he's EVER finished with his left!
Great Video..
shouldve shown the highlight where he made that dude fall on the pull back crossover, Still Good Work keep it up
Please post the crossovers where the defender fell but rivers missed the shot. thank you.
hes a future all star for sure.. he has the will to improve and a champions mentality... i think he needs to stay in college and work on his left hand and passing ability... but seeing how competitive he is he will most likely go to the nba soon as possible
this kid has really impressed me, i thought he was only a shooter, but damn he can drive at will. some of those drives really did remind me of wade!
One of the few highlights for Duke of the night, Austin played hard the entire game.
was the 1st one a walk?
look at the score the entire time...big ten showing why they're the best conference
Kind of moves like Jason Kidd. Will be a championship-caliber NBA player. Great tools and skills, but it's his confidence, aggressiveness and drive that set him apart.
Idk why people say his form is bad . I like it . Its different .
Lebron at 1:14 "He's good" That sums up Austin Rivers for you
This was such an odd game, I wasn't surprised at how OSU played. It was just mind boggling how Rivers and the Plumlees were the only one's who played hard the entire game.
Is it me or did Austin's crossover get faster again.
@MengSeeMengDo Basketball style? I don't understand what you mean
Why are you calling him an idiot? Anyone who has watched austin Rivers knows he doesnt utilize his left had enough. Thats what the guy was speaking about when he said use your left hand Rivers. He's implying he doesnt use it enough. Thats a knock even scouts highlight. Just because he used his left once in the video doesnt refute the claim.
Finally! I see a lefthanded something from him. Watched 3 mixtapes of nothing but right handed layups.
thanks
Wat shoes is he wearing
@RugersRugin Yea people forget how Jordan played the game.
your comments prove you do not know much basketball. Neither Lebron, Wade has not left. This boy has a brutal kind and quality, and will certainly be among the top 10 of the next draft.
@dassix1 Your missing the point, this year we have an abundance of shooter/scorers. Unlike Austin who can create his own shot, Andre and Seth are pick and pop shooters that need to be setup to score, Austin is the best ball handler on the team outside of Quinn Cook, who will get his time soon. Austin will demand double teams and can dish it to wide open shooters, etc. Austin is a combo guard and can be a playmaker which will only favor DUKE.
make some myck kabongo highlights too :)
Probably because that is one of the few things they have in common. Rivers shoots more 3s than any other kind of jumper, whereas wade has an extensive mid range game, Rivers is very iso-centric whereas wade's game is more versatile and has many solid off-ball aspects to it, Rivers gives lackadaisical effort on D, while wade is more aggressive on that end. Wade has also had a reputation as an unselfish scorer, whereas Rivers has a rep as a ballhog at the moment. Again, don't see the similarities.
@mamba24boi I'm not hating but your talking about 1 game, his overall play has been poor and he will in all likelihood have to return to duke for another season.
Sub-Zero has got ice in his veins....puttin dude on skates with that crossover @0:18 This dude will get buckets for Duke all season and then be a Lottery pick in 2012!
Yo this guy can get to the rim at WILL. When that translates to the next level, he'll be one efficient scorer.
on the crossover, didn't he travel?
@RugersRugin Austin is that you? I do agree with you though, you'll be a hell of a player in the league
got a strong feeling he's going to the HORNETS after todays workout....
hesa frikng BEAST
What about ariza jack and gordan
Can u do nick johnson and josiah turner from uofa please bro
lol he shoots with two hands, he's definitely got the potential but he's seems a little too cocky, but hey u cant expect a guy to change who he is just to make everyone else feel better, regardless of how he acts this guy can play some damn good baskebtall
Fastest crossover ever...
The NBA scout word on him is that he needs to get rid of the total scorer mentality and use his skills to find more open teammates for easy baskets. He's a prima donna, but he'll probably grow up soon enough. He looks amazing.
I've seen every duke game this season (except for one) and he only scores off of iso. When he learns how to use screens, curls, scoring without controlling the ball for so long and raises his shooting percentage from FT he could be averaging 18-20ppg right now. I don't think he should go league after this season he should stay another year and if he does he'll be nasty.
when austin learns the time to score and the time to kick it out and quinn is controlling the ball duke will become a very good team
people hating on this kidsaying he doent have a left hand. the very first play was a left handed layup
i heard low and fast about a a million times
@azamat1001 it was soooo fast the ref didnt see it
he coming to the cavs,Kyrie and Austin Rivers in the backcourt ugh
what leage is this if not the nba
Time to make a change at PG - Austin Rivers!
@Lorenshyne They have 2 superstars, an AllStar, and serviceable pieces yet people are still using the "if we had line". lol
the very first lay up in this highlight is a left handed lay up.
what makes u think i was just talking about his drive to the basket? smh, im talking about his allround game. He has many similarities to dwade.
the only player for dook who showed up
Just because a player looks to drive frequently doesn't mean he is like Wade, lmao. Game is much more reminiscent of Iverson's.
That cross goddamn
@mamba24boi he leads his team in scoring but thats because he jacks up a ton of shots. he is 7th on his team in PER and his defence is terrible, also not saying staying at duke two years is bad but when everyone thinks your going to be a top 5 pick in the 2012 draft he has been a disappointment.
Man this dude is nice as fuck
Even if he was cocky, fuck it, anyone who's that good can be as cocky as it gets man!
want to see him finish with his left more..
lol at bagura, aint jones suspended?
Man I didn't know Ohio st was that good.
Rivers doesn't have a left hand. I really don't see this kid being a threat in the nba.
very quick first step
Didn't even see the rest of the videos, but I'm just pointing out that left-handed And1 at the beginning. All those naysayers saying he had no left hand, BOOOOWWWWWWWW!
Wade to LeBron: "If this guy was on our team instead of lame Mike Miller, we would win it all this year"
He cold
@mamba24boi thats fine with me i'm not a hater i want all these guys to succeed
vitale trying to draw d-wade comparisons? Interesting
to bad duke lost :( austin rivers is a boss!
basketball isnt basketball everywhere nba has slight diffrent rules to the fiba and this gather step has already been taken in that clip then he takes three steps
@TheChucky4664 well why don't wait a little bit and see how things pan out before you say hes a disappointment, thats a strong word.
Austin was out there him and mason them other cats were scared
Jesus we dominated Duke hahah
@jamzey07 wrong
I can see it now, The Big 4 Lebron Wade Bosh and Rivers
the new Wade
So your telling me your parents couldn't afford to buy you a real shooter sleeve :/
the crossover at 1:20 was disgusting
I was very disappointed by Duke's performance. Plumlee didn't show up at all. Everyone but Austin played like scared children.
@Brillisboy which is 80% of nba plays
Go Rivers!
And yeah OSU! Beating Dook the team that I hate!
cool Hypothesis bro
22 points but got smacked by 20 pts maybe next time he should score 45
@seenjr he is too small? he is 6'4 ? lmaoo
@plutoALIEYUN Plumlees didn't show up? Are you kidding, Austin and the Plumlees were the only ones who didn't back down the entire game. It was disappointing to see Kelly/Curry/Dawkins play like scared children.
@TheChucky4664 I'm pretty sure he leads the team in scoring with about 14 a game as a true freshman. I'm not sure if you know much about college basketball but staying two years at duke isn't something too negatively. If the only thing you have to hate on is his "poor play" and possibility he might have to stay two whole years at college at duke university nonetheless then i suggest you just stop now.
@ddogboy thats so wrong in so many ways.
Maybe this kid needs some shooting form lessons from Ray Allen.
@Mrsladyhornet12 eh, I mean I don't like his shoes and shooting sleeve. IMHO
Shit thats doc rivers son! Lmfao cant wait to see him in the nba naybe in celtics xD
a poor mans, and i mean really poor, dwayne wade.
hahaa cheerleader at 1:30 like "daaaaaaammmn...."
well were i play we dont have a "gather" step america must be dffrent
@jmanjumpman
Big ups to atkins
@JermaelHoeBag2011 Why would they "study" "Austin Rivers"; dude is a decent athlete, but his arrogance tips his talent scale. Kid is not the 100pct player D. Wade is. Nor has he the offensive prowess of LBJ for that matter. You need to contain your fandom, youngun.
@KeithLovesLordJesus7 indeed
@XXOAPTRAGEDY Wtf no defense..... he is actually playing pretty good defense so far.. he just makes some poor decisions but only time will help that