He is more of a scorer than a shooter and gets his shots off quickly and easily despite being just 6-2. Raymond is fast and explosive at the point of attack. Better yet, he performs in the spotlight and is used to the spotlight after playing at Mount Zion with the Magic's Tracy McGrady. Hollis Price took over at the point late in the season to free up Raymond. He gives Sampson two point guards to play at once.
Price understands the game and was a top recruit out of high school.
Kelly Newton and Tim Heskett provide quality shooting and experience. Heskett is a hard-working player who gives his all every day, whether in practice or in a game. Newton is a streak shooter who is unafraid to pull the trigger on a big shot. Freshman Blake Johnston will have time to develop in Sampson's system, but he probably will not be able to crack the guard rotation for serious minutes early in the season. Johnston is a point guard who handles, passes and knows the game.