Jay Bilas On Devan Downey

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Clipped from Bilas' article on ESPN Insider.

Jay Bilas' Preconference Freshman All-Americans
? Dominic James, Marquette (Outstanding all-around skills) 
? Devan Downey, Cincinnati (A junior version of Dee Brown ... can score over size) 
? Shawne Williams, Memphis (Gifted ... can get to the rim or shoot it deep) 
? *Tyler Hansbrough, North Carolina (A warrior ... relentless ... will play in a Final Four) 
? Jon Brockman, Washington (A beast in the lane ... embraces his role as a workhorse) 
? Tyrus Thomas, LSU (The biggest surprise ... very productive and great potential) 
? Billy Humphrey, Georgia (Can score and pass ... strong-willed) 
? Jamar Smith, Illinois (Smooth ... when he shoots, you're shocked if it doesn't drop) 
? Brandon Rush, Kansas (All the tools ... and learning how to use them) 
? Tasmin Mitchell, LSU (Has the chance to be special) 

* -- Preconference Freshman of the Year

Tom Gray, Bearcat fan since 1958