Anybody that has watched him play knows exactly what I am talking about. Other than finding a big man that is not a stiff, the most difficult thing for NBA GMs to find is a wing player that is ready to come in the NBA and become a top defender. Offense and flash might get all of the glory, but an athletic defensive minded player like Brewer can't take a good team and make it a great one. Think about the impact that great wing defenders such as Bruce Bowen, Tayshaun Prince, Eddie Jones, Doug Christie, and Scottie Pippen have made over the years. When those guys were playing all-league type defense, their teams were usually winning. As with Scottie Pippen, the thing that makes Brewer great on defense is freakish wingspan. When an athletic 6'8" swing man has the wingspan of a seven-footer, and the willingness to focus on defense, that usually spells trouble for NBA offenses.
Most draft boards currently have him listed as a late lottery pick. Anyone that is in need of an all-league perimeter defender shouldn't make the mistake of passing on Brewer.
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Corey Brewer: Future NBA All-Defensive Team Member
Posted Apr 3rd 2007 12:04AM by Nate Jones
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4-03-2007 @ 2:59AM
nate said...
Brewer get's even more love from me for rocking the old school Penny's tonight.
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4-03-2007 @ 3:09AM
Buye said...
Dude, Corey Brewer stinks. My grandma plays better defense than this skinny ass brother. Plus, he's ugly as hell.
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4-03-2007 @ 10:37AM
therhock25 said...
C'mon the NBA is a different level than college. Corey will be playing against stronger and bigger men so tell me who exactly is he gonna play his best defense against? And if you look at the tape his defense wasn't all that great last night. He had a couple of steals, but that's it. Ohio got the shots they wanted, Florida didn't have them on lock Ohio just didn't knock any 3's down (which was the difference in the game)
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4-03-2007 @ 5:54PM
Frank Garcia said...
I've been a Gator Fan since 1979. And I'd hope that all the starting juniors will return along with Coach Donovan. I think that if they all return, we can do it again next year. Of course it would be sweet if the Football team can also do it again. It's been the best year ever for Florida Gator Sports. Thank you Gators for making this year our best for all GATOR FANS.
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4-04-2007 @ 1:03AM
mike said...
Corey Brewer is going to shut players down in the NBA, just like he shut down Lewis and he did shut him down. If he scored it was after a switch or he got a solid pick. Lewis was frustrated the entire game. Brewer For Prez.
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6-16-2007 @ 8:46PM
arianna said...
corey brewer will do amazing in the NBA he is so talented. He will shut down any player just like how he shut down aaron afflalo. not to menchin he is so hot!
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