Dime couldnt wait

One of the most heavily recruited players in all of junior college basketball, 6-foot-9 sophomore power forward Malik Dime of Ottumwa (Iowa) Indian Hills was expected to announce his college choice late Monday afternoon.

Down to Arkansas, Iowa State and Washington, Dime had ISU's Fred Hoiberg plus an assistant on hand to watch him play on Sunday. But despite their presence, Dime decided the Huskies were the team for him, and he revealed his choice late Monday morning instead of waiting until later in the day.

So, exactly what type of player is Washington getting? Currently a three-star prospect who has a chance to be elevated to four-star status, Dime is a relatively slender big who can really sprint the floor. On top of changing ends quickly, Dime is a good straight up and down leaper who can block shots, control the glass and play above the rim with regularity.

Offensively, Dime is a work in progress. While his hands aren't bad, his footwork and overall post game are relatively raw. But he will most likely make his impact as a high-energy glassman capable of running the floor and helping to erase defensive mistakes at the rim.