Words. Jason Jordan

Though he’s got the skills and the frame (6-3, 165 lbs.) to warrant the comparison, at this point it’s a little cliché to refer to Rodney Purvis as the next John Wall.

Still, from recruiting analysts to junkies to casual fans, everyone wants to get their own take on North Carolina’s next big thing.

“I’ve noticed that I’ve been getting a lot more attention,” said Purvis, a freshman point guard from Upper Room Christian Academy (Raleigh, N.C.). “It’s been pretty cool. I don’t really get into all of that attention and things like that. I just love the game, but yeah I’ve noticed that it’s picked up.” MORE >