I like this kid. I didn't even know he had committed to Wake. He's a four year guy. He may never even be a starter here but imo another Kentucky kid you want to keep. Cal doesn't appreciate that.
Is this the kid form Inez? If so, I work with his uncle by marriage. He told me a few months back the same thing you’re saying. He said he’s nowhere near good enough to play at UK. TIFWIW.
Yes, he is from Inez. I have never seen him play though, Martin County was the upset winner of the 15th region tournament this year, thanks in large part no doubt to this young man. As I understand it he will return for his senior year this Fall. First time Martin County (formerly Sheldon Clark High) has won the region in something like 35 years or so I believe. A shame they never got to play.
And had a long NBA career too. In fact I think he retired after the 2018-19 or maybe 2017-18 season.
Yes. Also a shame Ashland didn’t get to finish their season, either. They were undefeated. Damn shame.
I wonder what the 1953-54 UK basketball team that went undefeated during the season would prefer. The many opportunities they have had for a reunion all these years later where they got to relive the glory days of their undefeated season or an opportunity to have played for all the marbles. As competitors, I bet they would all go with the latter.
OK... I admit I am from Inez so I do not come to this without that bias. But so many on this board want Cal to recruit four year Kentucky boys to be on the team. Kentucky does not put out a lot of high level 5 star guys and if we did they are not likely to stay four years either. So this might be the type of guy from Kentucky who stays, develops maybe even red shirts and provides glue to several UK teams. Maybe even develop into Kentucky's very own, 'Big Country'! Ok, ok I got carried away there.
