Top Americans (excluding recent MC Cup pros)

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In other words, I think it is close to Universally accepted that SVB, SKY, Billy, Corey, and Tyler are the State's best chance to win a rotation tourney at the moment, but who are the next group of Americans that you believe has the game to snap off a big tourney or make a deep run in a major?

I had a chance to see Shane Wolford's game in person at the Music City Open, and man he is talented. To me, he came out of nowhere, but I am sure he has been grinding away under the radar for years. Who are the other likely candidates to make a big splash?

I kept waiting for Donnie Mills to win a big tourney a few years ago, now I don't hear (or read) about him playing much. Iceberg and Dechaine and Rodney Morris seem to be retired. Who does that leave?

Here are a few that I would not be surprised if they won a big rotation tourney:

Tony Chohan
Josh Roberts
Shane Wolford
Hennessee
Jeremy Sossei
Shane Mcminn

Question: Do we have the next Sky or Billy in the pipeline? Is there some monster Amateur or Junior out there just waiting in the wings?
 
jokrswylde said:
In other words, I think it is close to Universally accepted that SVB, SKY, Billy, Corey, and Tyler are the State's best chance to win a rotation tourney at the moment, but who are the next group of Americans that you believe has the game to snap off a big tourney or make a deep run in a major?

I had a chance to see Shane Wolford's game in person at the Music City Open, and man he is talented. To me, he came out of nowhere, but I am sure he has been grinding away under the radar for years. Who are the other likely candidates to make a big splash?

I kept waiting for Donnie Mills to win a big tourney a few years ago, now I don't hear (or read) about him playing much. Iceberg and Dechaine and Rodney Morris seem to be retired. Who does that leave?

Here are a few that I would not be surprised if they won a big rotation tourney:

Tony Chohan
Josh Roberts
Shane Wolford
Hennessee
Jeremy Sossei
Shane Mcminn

Question: Do we have the next Sky or Billy in the pipeline? Is there some monster Amateur or Junior out there just waiting in the wings?
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Shane McM. is primarily a bartable player. He did almost make the MC few yrs ago but recently he plays almost all bb because it pays the bills. IMO Roberts is probably best of those listed playing rot. on a 9ft.
 
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JusticeNJ said:
Yeah, his game went over the edge.
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maybe transitioned to carrom:

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How "American" are we talking? Joven Bustamante plays some incredible pool, and he lives in AZ.
 
garczar said:
Basically semi-retired. Plays a few events but not a full-timer any more. Game is a little 'flat'. Pun intended. ;)
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I thought he played very well at the Derby in the Bigfoot and 9 ball tournaments. I don't know him so you might be right.
 
easy-e said:
How "American" are we talking? Joven Bustamante plays some incredible pool, and he lives in AZ.
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so does jesus atencio, but he is from colombia or venezuela.

i think danny olsen plays well, but would've expected him to advance more than he has by now tbh.
 
VVP said:
Max Eberle is good.
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You may as well list Archer, CJ Wiley and Strickland also, they are on the same level and not that much older. Being about 50 is not really a "next group of Americans" type thing LOL

From the OP, Jeremy Sossei is probably also out of the "next top players" he is in his 40s and has very little chance to all of a sudden break out into a higher gear of play, although he is good enough to beat pretty much anyone in a given match as seen by his 755 Fargo rating.

Sky and Billy, etc.. are top players but they are still at the beginning stages of their playing compared to most guys they compete against.
 
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JusticeNJ said:
Yeah, his game went over the edge.
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I was looking at the FR website and I didn't see him listed in the top 100 Americans...even though when you search for him, he is a 757 FR.
RunEmOut08 said:
BJ Ussery


as far as up and coming I think there are a few

Nathan Childress
Shane Wolford
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I wish I could remember the names, but Shaw mentioned a couple of young guys that played out of his room...said he was super excited to see them play and develop.
 
jokrswylde said:
I was looking at the FR website and I didn't see him listed in the top 100 Americans...even though when you search for him, he is a 757 FR.
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I'm not sure where the Top 100 cut off is, but I believe to be listed in the Top 100 list, you need to be "actively" competing, playing in regular tournaments. That might explain his absence.
 
JusticeNJ said:
I'm not sure where the Top 100 cut off is, but I believe to be listed in the Top 100 list, you need to be "actively" competing, playing in regular tournaments. That might explain his absence.
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could be, but dechaine and rodney morris are still listed...
 
garczar said:
big deal. both hardly compete any more.
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The original question was why Max Eberle was not listed in the top 100 Americans. Justice stated that maybe it was because he did not compete in too many tourneys, to which I replied that neither do Dechaine and Morris, yet they are still listed in the top 100. Not a big deal, just a curiosity.
 
There is a big difference between current top US players and those who are the best chance of breaking through to the top levels of pool.

I agree that Shane Wolford is on that list. I think he is Mosconi Cup material already, and that in the very near future he'll be one of the stronger members on the team.

On the Wire Creative Media (Ra Hanna) has been running Junior International Championships (JIC) for a couple of years now. I know three 13-14 years olds that are playing pretty strong pool right now. One of the 13 year olds I train with regularly. Last time we got together we played 4 sets of 9 ball, he split sets and games with me. I wasn't dogging it. He played good, like over 700 speed good. He doesn't look like a kid, he looks like an 800 Fargo that leaks off a few safeties or shots here and there. It's pretty darn cool to see. I trained with another of the 13 years olds two months ago and his performance was similarly spectacular. And I know Oscar is working with the 14 year old and that kid is playing super strong.

I think the JR players are our best chance of having a competitive group in the US, and the JIC is the best chance of getting them the opportunity to develop. Those who are serious about helping should follow On the Wire Creative Media and maybe participate and help support these events.
 
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