Sports: John Wall Mania

by: Connor K.

John Wall was taken by the Washington Wizards as the first overall pick of then 2010 draft. The elite point guard played for the Kentucky Wild cats last year and led them to an elite eight appearance. He was taken on a Wizards team that is coming off a 26 win season. For the Wizards this is a rebuilding season including hiring a new owner named Ted Leonsis. John Wall was expected to produce for the Wizards immediately, and so far he has. As a rookie John Wall is the in the spotlight of the Wizards offense. He averages 18.1 pts. 9.8 ast. and 4.2 rebounds per game. He is a quick guard and clogs up the passing lanes resulting in steals. He averages 3.3 steals per game. If he learns to keep down his turnovers, he will help the Wizards even more. He is known across the U.S. for his dance, the John Wall dance. Take a look below.