Class Of 2010 Player Watch: Karl Madison

May 6, 2009 

10:00 A.M. CST

A label that is becoming increasingly popular in recruiting circles is the phrase "pure point guard."  That is because the way college basketball is today, the point guard spot has become the most important position on the floor, which is why every recruiter out there wants to have a floor general who can consistently run the show.

After taking in the Bill Hensley Memorial Run 'N Slam All-Star Classic in Ft. Wayne, IN this past weekend, there is no question in our mind that one player who fits this description perfectly is 5'10 class of 2010 point guard Karl Madison from Lanphier High School in Springfield, IL.  Playing on the traveling team circuit for the St. Louis Eagles, Madison looked impressive in the games in which we watched him in Ft. Wayne.

Madison is a solid floor leader and playmaker who plays under control and gets all of his teammates involved in the offense.  We especially like his court vision and awareness, as he consistently finds the open man in the post or on the wing due to his ability to drive and kick.  He plays unselfishly and it is plain to see that he is a leader on the floor.

In addition, Madison is more than capable of scoring when he has to.  Not only does he have outstanding quickness to the basket, but the lefty showed that he can also pull up and knock down shots from behind the arc.  Above everything else, we were especially impressed by the fact that Madison got results at the Run 'N Slam despite rarely being in the game for more than a four minute stretch due to his coach's substitution patterns.

To top everything off, Madison is an elite student in the classroom as well.  Therefore, it goes without saying that he is the type of recruit that any college coach would love to have.  Madison has already been offered a scholarship by Northwestern University and remains a top recruiting priority in the class of 2010 for head coach Bill Carmody and the Wildcat coaching staff.   

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