'14 FL PF Dante Buford

[bearcats5]

Power Forward
Jacksonville, Florida
Arlington Country Day
AAU: Team Loaded
Ht: 6'6"
Wt: 200 lbs.
Class: 2014 (High School)

http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Dante-Buford-119623

http://247sports.com/Player/Dante-Buford-19160

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/157183/dante-buford

http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=5691236

Justin Byerly ‏@Justinbyerly: Memphis, Alabama, Miami, WVU and Cincinnati are latest schools showing interest in 6'7, 2014 Dante Buford of Arlington Country Day (FL).

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[bearcat jeff]

There are few athletes in the nation more explosive vertically than 2014 Rivals150 forward Dante Buford, a 6-foot-7 combo forward out of Arlington Country Day. On Friday, Buford's team put on an offensive explosion, finishing just one bucket shy of triple digits, and the junior swingman was a big part of that.

Buford went off for 28 points on 9-for-15 shooting, and he added 10 rebounds as his athleticism took over the game from start to finish. Buford finished several dunks over the top of defenders, including one that would be a surefire YouTube sensation if someone has the video.

Buford is sort of a tweener. He's not really a small forward or a power forward, but he's so explosive that he can be efficient in either spot at the next level with the right skill development.

After the game, the three-star forward listed South Carolina, Cincinnati, LSU and Florida International as schools that have recruited him the hardest recently. Buford said he won't make a decision until at least the beginning of his senior year, and he has no favorites.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1459068

 

[bearcat jeff]

Cincinnati has offered.

 

[mplebanon]

Same school as JJ and Gaines, correct?

Definitely looks like a physical specimen with crazy athleticism. I'd love to see some clips of him making some low post moves though, other than dunks.

 

[Scheids21]

Yeah you have to figure some of these videos must be made by their buddies and not someone knowledgeable haha

 

[UCalum08]

No post moves here but these two dunks are nasty pants.

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[bearcat18]

Jacksonville (Fla.) Arlington Country Day 2014 Small Forward Dante Buford is holding a number of offers already and the talented junior is still keeping an open mind with his recruitment. We caught up with him over the weekend to get an update…

Buford holds seven offers from Cincinnati, Florida International, Radford, South Carolina, SMU, UNC-Wilmington, and Wichita State but he’s wide open and enjoying the process.

“I’m open to just wherever I fit in and wherever I feel comfortable at,” Buford told NY2LASPORTS.COM Sunday night.

Buford broke down four of those schools who’ve offered that have stepped to the forefront.

Cincinnati: “I like their style of play. They lock down on defense. I like that. I’m real fond of the coaching staff. They have great facilities. I like the facilities. They want to get me on another visit some time.”


Rest of article: http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=1252

 

[JackBauer151]

Jerry Meyer ‏@jerrymeyer247
Dante Buford will visit Cincinnati n May. Also wants to visit Florida.

 

[JackBauer151]

Jerry Meyer ‏@jerrymeyer247
Indiana has just begun showing strong interest in Brandon Francis and Dante Buford.

 

[JackBauer151]

His athleticism is through the roof. This was him last month in the state final 4.


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[Nomadic1]

His athleticism is through the roof. This was him last month in the state final 4.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUNbvJ6nohY

Love the attitude. Not going to say who he reminds me of. That just wouldn't be fair to him.

 

[JumpinJack5]

Love the attitude. Not going to say who he reminds me of. That just wouldn't be fair to him.

K-Mart, Maxiell, Hicks, this guy falls right in that line. Would really help us in the future.....

 

[Thegreatone]

Shawn kemp is who immediately comes to mind.

 

[bearcat jeff]

I want one...

 

[bearcat18]

Alex Kline ‏@TheRecruitScoop
RT @GCRivalsGlenn: 2 new offers for 2014 forward Dante Buford of Florida Elite (FL) today: Miami & SMU. USC is very close to offering.

 

[bearcat18]

And here we go....

Alex Kline ‏@TheRecruitScoop

RT @Justinbyerly: Indiana offered 2014 forward Dante Buford of Florida Elite.

 

[JackBauer151]

William Gunter ‏@WillGunter247
'14 PF Dante Buford (ACD/Fla.) has picked up an offer from Boston College

 

[UCBearcats]

Another combo forward, just what we need!!

 

[bearcat18]

Another combo forward, just what we need!!

I sense there's sarcasm here, but not sure why because we do need another stretch four. Jackson and Rubles will be gone leaving only Lawrence if he stays, and maybe Shaq if you want to play small. Definitely a position of need.

 

[JackBauer151]

@RecruitingESPN 2014 Dante Buford (ACD, FL) is as explosive as PF I have seen all spring. Powerful above the rim finisher!