<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Career to date: Held the second highest all-around productivity rating of the rising seniors at the 2000 adidas ABCD Camp. Averaged 18.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, four steals and three assists as a high school senior at Roosevelt High in Maryland. Completed his career as Roosevelt's all-time leader in points (1119), assists (288) and steals (277). Originally signed with Massachusetts but was given a release when head coach Bruiser Flint resigned. Chose the 49ers over Villanova, West Virginia and Providence. Has knee surgery to repair the meniscus in his left knee the summer before the season. Averaged 4.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in his first year at Charlotte. Nominated for C-USA's Defensive Player of the Year. Was Mr. Do-everything as a sophomore. Averaged 6.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.1 steals. Nominated for C-USA's Defensive Player of the Year for the second season in a row. Contributed 10.4 points 6.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.3 steals per game as a junior. Named C-USA Defensive Player of the Year. Ranked second in the conference in steals (68), fifth in field goal percentage (.536) and first in 3-point percentage (.533, conference games only). Scouting Report: Among the most versatile players in college basketball ... Quick, but doesn't accelerate much after his initial first step because he reaches his top speed so swiftly ... Simply has the size and know how to get and convert in the lane ... Aggressive with his dribble ... Takes the ball up strong and elevates nicely ... An amazing dunker ... Also uses the glass ... Not afraid to challenge shot-blockers ... Loves to get out on the break ... Rebounds extremely well, especially on the offensive end ... Solid shooter, he hits the set 3-pointer at a high percentage but avoids taking that shot off the dribble ... A terrific passer ... Excellent ball-thief and shot-blocker ... Great physical skills, unselfishness, stop-start ability ... Really needs to develop perimeter game ... Says coach Bobby Lutz: "Eddie has always been a good penetrator and finisher on offense and he will continue to be one of our best defenders. He does a lot of the little things that help you win games that not everybody sees or appreciates. Stat Stuffer: Led his AAU team to a 65-6 record and a No. 6 national ranking as a high schooler. On the glass as a sophomore, posted a 1.3-to-1 defensive to offensive rebounding ratio, well above the 2-to-1 average. As a junior, scored in double-figures over seven consecutive contests. Posted a then career-high 27 points (8-12 FGs, 4-4 3Ps, 7-7 FTs), seven rebounds and six assists in one of those contests, against East Carolina. Fun Fact: Basden earned the nickname "Superman from his AAU teammates because of his explosiveness and ability to dunk. Six Degrees of MJ: Basden's former Charlotte teammate Jobey Thomas played on the Golden State Warriors' summer league team with Jason Richardson, who competed on the Golden State Warriors with Chris Mills, who played on the New York Knicks with Charles Oakley, who competed on the Chicago Bulls with Michael Jordan.</div> <div align="center">Source</div> The rest of the information is basically his record during his time in college. He sounds like the players Paxson always tries to bring in a thing I noticed is he was named Mr. Do it All his sophomore year sounds sort of like what Igoudala provided the 76ers with this season. He seems to be a player who will be able to get us some boards to make up for Curry?s lack of rebounding ability (if he does not improve that and returns). Interesting think is that he has the nickname Superman already so we do not have to come up with a new nickname for him. I hope he gets consistent minutes this season so we see what he can do. Paxson really scouted well by targeting this guy even without a draft pick it looks like Paxson brought us a good rookie this season. He led his AAU teammates to a 65-6 record so he is obviously a skilled leader. He sounds like a skilled dunker he was he will add a level to excitement to the team him, Chandler, and Deng will provide excitement to the games with there dunks.
He seems like a great player and as BKS said he also reminds me of Andre Igoudala because he can do it all. We finally get a shooting guard with size. He looks like a player that can come in and contribute immediately.
I have seen Eddie Basden play on TV. He is a good defensive minded player. Also, he has some size and like miamiballa12 stated, can come in and contribute. This is what the Bulls have had for the past year. Players drafted straight from college. Gordon, Deng, Hinrich, and Duhon to name a few.
Finally a guard with some size!!! Hinrich/Duhon Gordon/Basden Noconi (sp?)/Deng Chandler/Othella Curry/Davis we (Bulls) could be officially 10+ players deep. as long as egos dont get in the way, we could go further in the playoffs this season.
