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BU recruit- class of 2010- Ricardo Johnson

BUBrave28 said:
Looks a lot like Theron Wilson to me, even at 18!
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Yeah....that's exactly what I was thinking!

According to ESPN, he's considering Bradley, Xavier, and Indiana. Not that I put any stock in these numbers, but his Scouts Grade is an 85, compared to 87 for Prosser and 84 for Eastman.

March, 2009: This athletic wing attacks the rim in transition and in the half court. He is an excellent athlete that can score through contact. Johnson can finish above the rim with a clear path and constantly makes athletic plays on both ends of the floor. When in rhythm he can knock down the spot up three with time and space.
 
Can you imagine tossing him into that class? That would be amazing. JW, SH, and this guy!

I'm feeling really good that we're in the top 3 with Xavier and IU.
 
jeffsu said:
Can you imagine tossing him into that class? That would be amazing. JW, SH, and this guy!

I'm feeling really good that we're in the top 3 with Xavier and IU.
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Well I didn't think we had any more rides left in that class. I checked the grid and we do have one more if we sign one more player this year. This kid looks good.
 
Ricardo Johnson is a stud gentleman. I am from the area that he plays in and he would be a huge get for the Bradley program. He is currently rated the best player in KY for his class and was probably the second best player in the state this past year as a junior.

Here's a few links to watch video on Ricardo (#33)

Holmes v Largo, MD:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL0WFFbZC7I


For the next two links, when you get on the page, click on the white object going in circles for it to play:

Holmes v Lexington Catholic (State Tournament Elite 8 )
http://www.ihigh.com/school20182/video_882727.html

^^^(Dunk by Ricardo at 1:20 mark)
C/O 2009 Vee Sanford plays for Lexcath and was held to 6 points in this game against Holmes with Ricardo guarding him...Ricardo had 17 points and 8 rebounds.

Holmes v Christian Co. (State Tournament Round 1):
http://www.ihigh.com/KY/video_882718.html
 
Here are some highlights of Ricardo from his sophomore year:

(None of the clips are over a minute long, so it shouldn't take too long to view them all)

Holmes v Lexington Catholic (State Final 4)
http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/media/ShowMedia.do?mid=bd6e47ef4153d91498b9061425c44456

Ricardo Johnson steal and dunk v Dixie Heights (Region Semi's)http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/media/ShowMedia.do?mid=d13c128f053f58383d5a8e5a7bdf46c0

Ricardo Johnson alley oop dunk first play of the game v Bellevue http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/media/ShowMedia.do?mid=ad2906358fb2780132882792216a0ab2

Ricardo Johnson dunk v Covington Catholic
http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/media/ShowMedia.do?mid=d9f45878948fb26abf9cd76fad56e3af

Ricardo Johnson 3's and dunk v Beechwood:
http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/media/ShowMedia.do?mid=097c7001a672b5b0ebd386ae6ba714f9

Ricardo Johnson dunk v Beechwood:
http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/media/ShowMedia.do?mid=01a2a6803aa99e5ef6b3bc390bfa9485

Ricardo Johnson: Drive of the week:
http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/media/ShowMedia.do?mid=eaeb7ac92c785674487359dd630113f6

Holmes v Beechwood:
http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/media/ShowMedia.do?mid=e25bb931c008249d384082f686a8c5c1
 
BTW...Ricardo is more of a wing than an actual forward. He will run the point for Holmes next year at 6'6 and also play the 2, 3, and 4 depending on the situation.

Holmes starting lineup will look like this next year:

6'1 Pierre Mayfield
6'5 Jeremiah Johnson (twin brother of Ricardo)
6'6 Ricardo Johnson
6'6 Kevon Rice
6'8 Elijah Pittman
 
very nice, Mr. Rho...
I suspect the kids from Covington are well known to not only the Kentucky schools, but to Cincy, Xavier, and Ohio State as well.....
 
tornado said:
very nice, Mr. Rho...
I suspect the kids from Covington are well known to not only the Kentucky schools, but to Cincy, Xavier, and Ohio State as well.....
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Correct.

Holmes has 3 other D1 prospects in 6'8 Jr SF Elijah Pittman, 6'5 Jr SG Jeremiah Johnson (twin to Ricardo), and 6'6 Soph SF Kevon Rice and their team was nationally ranked this year, so they received a lot of attention from the coaches in the midwest region. Huggins of West Virginia and Cronin of Cincinnati were at Holmes several times over the summer to watch Ricardo and Elijah in open gym.

I've heard that Butler is now looking at JJ and Rico as a combo package to try and lure Ricardo there, so the brothers can continue to play together.

As of a few weeks ago, Xavier was highest on Ricardo's list. With the recent departure of Miller though, I'd say things are going to change and he is going to start looking at other options...especially considering BU has offered.
 
 
It seems we may already be a bit out of our league as his recruiting will continue to grow, but this IMHO should definitely be our #1 priority by a long shot for next year and by #1...I mean our ONLY priority...really make him feel needed not just wanted.
 
Thanks for the info eta. Rico would be a great get. I LOVE how you mentioned he will run the point next year. Our offense relies heavily on 1-3 (even better if we can rely on the 4) being able to handle the ball well. If we bank our last schollie this year could go after the twins as a combo package? Lets get him on campus and go from there. He could be the final piece of the puzzle for a great run in 2010-11.
 
BUBrave28 said:
Thanks for the info eta. Rico would be a great get. I LOVE how you mentioned he will run the point next year. Our offense relies heavily on 1-3 (even better if we can rely on the 4) being able to handle the ball well. If we bank our last schollie this year could go after the twins as a combo package? Lets get him on campus and go from there. He could be the final piece of the puzzle for a great run in 2010-11.
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One of Rico's biggest assets is his ablity to play ANYWHERE on the floor. Coach Henley has described him as a "point-forward" because down the stretch that's what he did...ran the point from time to time but would also play the 2 through 4 as well, depending on the personnel being used. Over the summer, he and his brother JJ take turns running the point on their AAU team.

As good of a ball player as Rico is though, he is an even better kid off the court. Minds his own, never gets in trouble, and is a great STUDENT-athlete. He and his brother JJ both. If teams decide to start going after these two as a package deal, like Butler is currently doing, they will have success all 4 years that those two play together.

Since their sophomore year, Holmes is 70-5 with those two in the starting lineup. Holmes lost 7 seniors from last year's 34-3 state runner up team, returned JJ, Rico, and Pittman, and those three led Holmes to a state championship and 36-2 record as juniors this year.
 
Eta Rho said:
One of Rico's biggest assets is his ablity to play ANYWHERE on the floor. Coach Henley has described him as a "point-forward" because down the stretch that's what he did...ran the point from time to time but would also play the 2 through 4 as well, depending on the personnel being used. Over the summer, he and his brother JJ take turns running the point on their AAU team.

As good of a ball player as Rico is though, he is an even better kid off the court. Minds his own, never gets in trouble, and is a great STUDENT-athlete. He and his brother JJ both. If teams decide to start going after these two as a package deal, like Butler is currently doing, they will have success all 4 years that those two play together.

Since their sophomore year, Holmes is 70-5 with those two in the starting lineup. Holmes lost 7 seniors from last year's 34-3 state runner up team, returned JJ, Rico, and Pittman, and those three led Holmes to a state championship and 36-2 record as juniors this year.
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Thanks again for the info. Sounds like a solid pickup for somebody...hope its BU...BRADLEY BU of course. :)
 
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