Jalen Johnson
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Oh, thanks RR. Appreciate it and looking forward to reading the info. I'll throw a few things back through whomever is sending the message to compare some notes on other guys.
Cowtown, I'm just saying that UK is going to get a great class no matter which direction they go. Nothing really known as of now and as we've seen things can change in a hurry, but the wealth of talent in the '20 class (remember that Anthony Edwards moved up to '19, Juzang moved up to '19 and it's not effecting the depth of talent at the wing/2G spots in '20 class--when Hampton does the same, still loaded). UK is also going to have an abundance of scholarships to offer for '20--Sestina, Hagans, Maxey, Whitney (likely), Richards, Montgomery, and you don't know about Brooks and Quickley, but you also have open roster spots to use for scholarships too. So my guess is 7-8 scholarships will be available to use for '20. Maybe even add 1 more if you land Blackshear or McDaniels.
Think the key is to do process of elimination quicker and hone in on main guys. Expect UK to push for some commitments going into Summer Recruiting Period or coming out of it for the fact they want to get some tone setters who can help connect with rest of guys they want. Maxey was that guy last year--really Ashton Hagans was as he recruited Maxey hard and those 2 were on a lot of kids for UK. Throw a combination out there, and it's going to be a great class, and one I feel will be in discussion for UK's best class under Cal. UK just reached out to Nimari Burnett today after seeing him play against Terrence Clarke and Burnett put on a show. A lot of skilled guys who are athletic in the '20 class and more a matter of eliminating the guys who don't fit or are just wanting the "offer" and not serious about UK.
Will say Jalen Suggs had a stinker last night in front of Cal. Jaden Springer really gave him problems and UA Circuit is clearly the 3rd tier of the Shoe Sponsored Leagues. Suggs is a talented guy, but I see him trending down a bit in this class. Not saying he stinks, but think he hurt himself by never playing EYBL. Not his ranking/rep as much as his development. Speed and athleticism give him fits and like him more as a 2G then a PG. Problem is in this class as a 2G/Combo, like other options more too.
Jaden Springer has been impressing me all season, but he has really turned on since him and IMG won the Mythical Championship.. Gotta believe that Cal has taken notice to him as well. Don't really like the Minnesota kids like Suggs and Hurt, their just bad overrated in some areas, Suggs has 3 inches on Springer. No way he should be getting dominated that bad..
I heard Suggs has underwhelmed so far this summer and he's not playing in the EYBL which is the cream of the crop players.
Thoughts on this group?
C - Sr. Richards
F - Fr. Todd
F - Fr. Johnson
G - Fr. Cunningham
G - Jr. Quickley
with Juzang, Allen, Boston, Dante, and Brown off the bench.
Did you see the recap of the game? It was not the production that concerned me, it was his demeanor and pouting and the limping whenever something went against him. Springer is very good, but think UK was evaluating Suggs as much as Springer.
Brown as in Jordan Brown? I am not a fan of Jordan Brown and I'm not going after an '18 class member over '20 class member. Give me as many 2020 guys as possible. (Sorry Son of Saul, just realized you likely meant Greg Brown--who I think you are on point for liking but no way he comes if the other guys have signed on)
Nick Richards won't be at UK next year in all likelihood. Hope it's due to him having a successful JR season after applying what he hears from NBA personnel during the Draft Process.
Not going to speculate on who UK gets right now, but it'll be hard to not have a loaded class. I'm aiming for as much talent as possible in the '20 class and 5/6 big time guys with 2/3 being lower "ranked" but if they were in '18 or '19 would likely be borderline top 20 prospects to be at UK 2 or more years. Kind of like Cats '13 class.
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0.0% chance nick richards stays all four years. he goes to the g league/overseas or transfers.
I highly doubt it! With his gf gone and who were after for 2029! Doubt he comes back!