The nation’s top high school PG picks his college.
by Aggrey Sam
Sources tell SLAM that John Wall, the nation’s top high school point guard, committed to the University of Kentucky tonight. Wall picked Kentucky over Duke, Miami and Florida, among other schools. The 6-4 senior from Word of God in Raleigh, N.C., is viewed as the missing piece for new Wildcats coach John Calipari.
With forward Patrick Patterson recently deciding to return to school (and high-scoring guard Jodie Meeks rumored to also be considering pulling out of the NBA Draft) and recruits like Alabama big man DeMarcus Cousins, as well as a talented core group of returnees, Kentucky is likely to be one of the favorites to win a national championship in 2010. While Alabama point guard Eric Bledsoe signed up to play in Lexington recently, in Calipari’s dribble-drive motion offense, multiple ballhandlers can play together in the up-tempo style. In addition, the recent SLAM co-cover boy is viewed as a one-and-done prospect.
Aside from Patterson, Meeks, Cousins and Bledsoe, other future teammates who will benefit from Wall’s playmaking ability include sharpshooting juco recruit Darnell Dodson, incoming freshman big man Daniel Orton and athletic sophomore wings DeAndre Liggins and Darius Miller. Long story short, don’t be surprised if you catch a case of deja vu when you watch Big Blue play next season–Wall will remind you a lot of Derrick Rose and with him on the team, Calipari could have another team back in the chip.
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Loaded everywhere…and if Meeks comes back…pre-season #1 son (yes over KU). KY fans have been accused of setting expectations high before and this team will take time to gel, but I’m not buying Cal’s suggestions that the fan base needs to tone it down. My God, this is something special and this could be the CATalyst that changes the college basketball landscape for years to come. It’s going to be simply awesome and I’ve never been more optimistic about the chances of the greatest program ever climbing back to their rightful place atop the totem pole. Go Big Blue!!!
and I hope this is true about Wall
PG John Wall
SG Jodie Meeks
SF Demarcus Cousins
PF Patrick Patterson
C Daniel Orton
Bench: Darnel Dodson, Eric Blesoe, Jon Hood, Pilgrim
Give them the title and move on to 2011…
we are now. I can see a new banner hangin on the WALL now.
Kansas will be RIDICULOUS. I don’t know how Cal continues to do (actually, I do, Worldwide Wes and breaking NCAA restrictions like they were fiber glass) but he gets things done, wow!
I wish only two things today - that Mr. Bill “Wildcat” and my father could be here to enjoy this moment. They are doing a happy dance in heaven.
This is false. John Wall has not committed to anyone at this time. ” IS this a legit comment? But anyway, UNC will still be doing work next year.
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