Braxton Ogbueze, Rare Footage of this Elite High School Prospect

Scout.com ranks Braxton Ogbueze in the top 40 high school prospects overall in the nation. While this is a high ranking, Ogbueze would be a top 5 or 10 prospect if he was 6'3." On a YouTube video I posted, I expressed my thoughts that Ogbueze was not quite six foot. A family member of Ogbueze posted a comment in response to my estimation of his height,

"Braxton is actually measured at 6'1 (shoes) and 175"

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The "6'1(shoes)" comment proves my point Ogbueze is not a big guard, but that is his only glaring weakness. Ogbueze is a player and has everything you want in a guard except for height. Ogbueze is quick, strong, athletic, and aggressive. You can see from the footage that Ogbueze is impressively build from head to toe, the 175 lbs. is most likely accurate. He seems to be a leader on and off the floor, as well. I wasn't blown away by Ogbueze court vision, but Ogbueze seems to be more of a scoring point guard. He also, can make good things happen for others and himself with his ability penetration. So, Ogbueze has the talent and the intangibles to match. The question that puzzled me about Ogbueze was why did he choose Florida when #3 PG, Kasey Hill(Class of 2013) is committed to the Gators. So, I asked his family member that very question,

"Thanks for the update, Scout.com must not be up to date, they have Braxton listed at 6-0 & 160 lbs. I saw Braxton play and was very impressed! I felt Braxton should have been a McDs' All-American, instead of Tyler Lewis who is going to State. Plus, I saw how well Braxton played head to head against the bigger Rodney Purvis who is a McDs' All-American. I was wondering if you could shed some light on why Braxton picked Florida when Kasey Hill who is #3 PG of 2013 has committed to Flordia, as well?"
NCSportsGenius1 ("Middle Class" Matt)

So, Ogbueze family member wrote me back. This comment from a family member shows me Ogbueze is one of these young athletes who is being bred for success. This could be a really good thing, which could mean Ogbueze will be mature beyond his years. It also, could backfire and cause problems, like we have seen so many times in sports. Here is the response they sent me, it reads like a press release and never mentions Hill,

"Braxton committed first but there are no worries. As you have seen Braxton will compete with anyone and will earn everything that is given to him. We appreciate your support."

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In these highlights Braxton Ogbueze(red jersey #3) is many times, going one on one with Rodney Purvis(white jersey #5). Purvis is a McDonalds All-American, who is a 6'4" 205 pound guard, who is committed to N.C. State. Ogbueze not only has no problem with the bigger Purvis, he destroys Purvis on the offense and defensive side of the ball. Even though Obgueze is four inches shorter(at least) and gives up 30 pounds, he outduels Purvis head to head and gets the win on Purvis' home court.

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