Cal and co. saw Keldon Johnson yesterday. Johnson making official to UK
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This will be Johnson's third or fourth trip to UK.
Here is hoping Cal locks them both up this weekend.
Both are top 10-15 rated guys. That's a good start to the class.
Quickley at the 1, Johnson at the 2, and Williamson or Barrett at the 3. Sign those in the Fall and wait and see what happens for the Spring.
I still think a couple of forwards come back. With Barrett or Williamson, we need some role players to be complements.
Here is hoping Cal locks them both up this weekend.
Both are top 10-15 rated guys. That's a good start to the class.
Quickley at the 1, Johnson at the 2, and Williamson or Barrett at the 3. Sign those in the Fall and wait and see what happens for the Spring.
I still think a couple of forwards come back. With Barrett or Williamson, we need some role players to be complements.
I'll be shocked of Shai Alexander doesn't start next season. Kid is gonna be really goodCome Quickley, Immanuel! <><Sorry - I couldn't resist.
Would love to see Johnson and Quickley as the starting backcourt next season. I agree with bucs - a couple of key players in the frontcourt will be coming back next season. Go Big Blue!
They'd be outstanding. Both are shooters.Come Quickley, Immanuel! <><
Would love to see Johnson and Quickley as the starting backcourt next season. I agree with bucs - a couple of key players in the frontcourt will be coming back next season. Go Big Blue!
Unless he absolutely blows up, I don't see him leaving this year. Was never the plan and I don't think he is featured enough to showcase what scouts need to see to make him a 1st rounder this year
Dont get peoples expectations up that high.... neither are great shooters
They're all shooters. We need makers. You can never have too many makers.
I've had one too many Makers plenty of times.
http://www.nbadraftroom.com/2017/08/keldon-johnson.html?m=1
"Keldon Johnson's jumper is a thing of beauty. He keeps is elbows in, rises up quickly and smoothly and has a picture perfect release. His outside shooting will be his calling card at the next levels of play and could make him a first round pick. He's got really good size for the SG position and is a natural scorer and high level three point shooter."
He shot .237 from beyond the arc in the Nike league this summer. I'm not saying that's definitive as to his ability, but I usually like to see an actual number to back up a scouting report.
I'd be happy to see one, because I like everything else about his game. And he was one of the best players in summer ball. NBA Top 100 camp co-MVP with.... Simi Shittu.
I have always used nike eybl stats as a good indicator on how good they shoot. But even leagues like that do not get it perfectly, players like malik monk shoot better in college than they did in those tournaments..
I think Green will be back to give us another shooter. Also, we should have Gilgeous-Alexander back, who will be a decent shooter. Plus, Baker will see some minutes as a Soph and he is suppose to be one of the best shooters in the class of '17.
I can see quickly and SGA as the starting backcourt in that 2018-19 season. It would be an interesting battle at the pg spot between a sophomore green and freshman quickly.
What do these guys know....what we need is some insight from this board....
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In all seriousness... why should we believe some internet randos with a domain name over empirical data?What do these guys know....what we need is some insight from this board....
Honestly, that's true to certain extent. There are folks on here that I truly trust their opinion and analysis. Sometimes folks have on blue shades though too.
I try to see these players in real games if I can and also try to go by guys that have a good track record.
How did Brisco's empirical data for 3 point and free throws prior to college workout?
Hard to keep a 6'6" guard from leaving if he shows a high skill level and can really play the point. Let's see him play and see what happens. Same with SKJ, long, athletic, and skilled. If the production is there good luck.
Evan comments on Quickley and Johnson
http://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article173262206.html
UK is the only other school on his list, and it’s possible that Quickley could be ready to announce a college decision shortly after completing his trip to Lexington.
Scout.com’s Evan Daniels told the Herald-Leader this week that he still fully expects Quickley to commit to Kentucky in the near future.
http://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article173262206.html
UK is the only other school on his list, and it’s possible that Quickley could be ready to announce a college decision shortly after completing his trip to Lexington.
Scout.com’s Evan Daniels told the Herald-Leader this week that he still fully expects Quickley to commit to Kentucky in the near future.
Johnson is a very nice player, rather have Grimes for UK in my opinion.
Agreed.
Especially if UK gets Williamson. We need good shooters/passers to play off of him.
