It's Malachi Moreno, right? I can't think of another Center that played high school ball in Kentucky and signed with UK better than Malachi.
Forgot about Turpin. I think you're right. I would put Malachi over Estill at this point, but debateable.Turpin
One of my favorites under TubbyEstill
In this day and age you kind of know what you're getting.You mean highest ranked? Can’t really say best yet.
Man I loved watching him operate downlowEstill
Was the rumor about a joint falling out of Estill's pocket during a team meeting ever verified ??One of my favorites under Tubby
Turpin and Estill played in Kentucky right?It's Malachi Moreno, right? I can't think of another Center that played high school ball in Kentucky and signed with UK better than Malachi.
YesTurpin and Estill played in Kentucky right?
Good handle for a big guy, great passer. I love seeing he dunks everything in the post when he can.
It's Malachi Moreno, right? I can't think of another Center that played high school ball in Kentucky and signed with UK better than Malachi.
Without question THE BEST KHSAA center to sign with UK was Melvin Turpin. Had two 42 point games as a wildcat, was an All-American & was the 6th pick in the 1984 NBA draft behind guys like, Olajuwon, Jordan & Barkley. Dave Cowens & Dan Issel was in the same class. They both left college in 1970.Anyone out there old enough to remember anything about Dave Cowens in high school? I'm referencing the KHSAA Basketball Encyclopedia by Jeff Bridgeman. He went to Newport Catholic in 1966 and they went 29-3 but lost in first round of the Sweet Sixteen. Cowens was only all-state honorable mention. But Hugh Durham (Louisville native, coached Florida State at that time, went on to UGA later) gave him a scholarship. He is arguably the greatest Florida State player to this day, still all-time leading rounder, top 10 in scoring. Seems like UK would have been all over him in the mid 60s, would have been a Soph at UK in Issel's Senior Year.
Great hands for his size. Good footwork. Comfortable with touch passing to cutters. Can dribble well enough in an open break and that will likely improve to him being comfortable to 2-3 power dribbles on a strong hand drive from the perimeter like TJones was…not a great ball handler but effective when paired with his size
Turpin, Phillips, Estill to name a few.It's Malachi Moreno, right? I can't think of another Center that played high school ball in Kentucky and signed with UK better than Malachi.