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BU recruit- class of 2010- Ricardo Johnson

tornado said:
tell Bob, that RJ doesn't fit the general profile of the kids he recruits...he's never been arrested!
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I had to laugh a bit when I read that, but being from the Cincinnati/NKY area I have to tell you that Bob is a great guy and really gets the most of his kids. I agree his track record at UC wasn't great but as a person, he's one of the best guys you'll ever meet.
 
one comment from a premium recruiting analyst's report...
"Ricardo Johnson looks like an impressive mid-major wing"

so I hope he picks the right mid-major
 
Does anyone know who the black gentleman is that would have been there watching Ricardo? He and the two coaches next to him were talking about Ricardo throughout the game.
 
tornado said:
one comment from a premium recruiting analyst's report...
"Ricardo Johnson looks like an impressive mid-major wing"

so I hope he picks the right mid-major
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The AAU team that he plays for has a lot to do with the reason that Bradley is his only current offer...

I spoke with several college coaches/scouts yesterday and all said the same thing....if Ricardo wants more exposure, he needs to play for a different coach or different team. Many of the scouts/coaches don't want to deal with the guy that coaches that team. Lack of basketball knowledge and a "me first" type of guy.
 
Didn't get a chance to see him today, but Ricardo led his KY Players team to the Silver Bracket championship after going 0-2 in pool play at the Adidas It Takes 5ive Classic in Cincinnati... Nice bounce back for him and his team.
 
Ricardo is a very talented Theron Wilson type scorer....he will likely get other offers, but right now his only reported offer is Bradley
 
Bradleyguy10 said:
Ugh we need him!!!

What is the likelihood he goes bigger than Bradley? A ballpark percentage...
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Ricardo has told me that he doesn't plan on committing until his senior season is finished, so it's tough to really know what the likelihood is of him going bigger. A lot could happen between now and March.
 
Johnson Shines in Take Five

The last time we saw Ricardo Johnson he had just won a state championship with his Holmes team. The win marked the first state championship for Northern Kentucky since Simon Kenton won it in 1981. That tournament was a great showcase for Johnson as he garnered his first division-I offer from Bradley University. However, the AAU circuit is where a lot of players earn their spot at the next level.

Johnson was the best player on the court in both the semifinals and finals on Wednesday. He displayed not only his improved strength when finishing around the basket but also a solid step-back jumper from the 15-to-17 foot range that had the scouts impressed. The 6-foot-5 senior-to-be played a lot of his minutes at the point position, showing that not only could he play as a scorer off of the ball, but also lead his team from the point position as well. In the finals Johnson had 14 points at the half and finished with 20 in the win demonstrating his scoring ability in the first half and then his leadership and ability to get his teammates involved in the second.

"I want to improve my jumpshot, my ballhandling, really just every aspect of my game," he said. "I feel if I'm working on all parts of my game, I can't be stopped. I just want to make my position stronger."

"He's good… I mean really good," said a coach from a school in the MAC conference. "His versatility and the way he shot the ball today… I'm surprised he's not getting recruited by the big boys. He was the best player on the court today."

Johnson said that Bradley was still his only offer, but there had been other schools in contact as of late.

"I've been talking to Oklahoma State a little bit recently, also Miami of Ohio and Xavier a little bit."

One thing is for sure, if Johnson continues to play in these national tournaments at that high of a level, Bradley won't be his only offer for long.

http://queencityhigh.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=963754
 
Unless BU loses a player for whatever reason ,the one and only scholarship will be gone during the fall signing period. I don"t think this kid understands how big basketball is in Peoria and how special it is to play for a school like Bradley.
 
Eta Rho, thanks for that coverage....it is clear that all the fans here love Ricardo Johnson, and we're pulling for him to choose Bradley,
but we wish him well wherever he ends up.

He reminds a little of Courtney Lee, who almost chose Bradley then went to WKU, and many of the informed fans here continued to follw him just because he was exciting to watch.


btw - for those interested...not only does queencityhigh.com have nice coverage
http://queencityhigh.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=963754

they have a discussion going....
http://queencityhigh.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=2630&tid=124143349&mid=124143349&sid=1204&style=2
 
Just received word that Ricardo and his Holmes team will be participating in the following events this coming season:

December 5th- Marshall Co Hoopfest
Holmes v Gary (Ind.) Bowman Academy @ Marshall Co High School (Bowman features the 3rd best soph to be in Indiana in 6'5 Dejuan Marrero)

(Oak Hill Academy ; Findlay Prep ; Christ School, NC ; Jackson, Miss. Callaway ; to name a few will also be there)

December 17-22nd- King of the Bluegrass
Teams- Holmes, L'ville Eastern, Clark County (6'9 Vinny Zollo), Warren Central (Top 100 prospect 2011, 6'6 George Fant), L'ville Ballard, L'ville Trinity (Miami, Oh commit, Josh Sewell), L'ville Iroquois, L'ville Fairdale, L'ville Seneca, Shelby County, Tates Creek, Knott County Central, Huntsville (AL) J. O. Johnson (Josh Langford- L'ville commit), Scottsdale (AZ) Chaparral (Zeke Chapman-son of Rex Chapman), Powder Springs (GA) McEachern (Trae Golden-top 25 prospect), and Memphis (TN) Central.

January 2nd- US Bank Classic
Holmes @ Mason Co (2008 KY state champs)

January 6th
Holmes v Princeton, OH (2009 OH State Runner Up...feature Ohio St commit and top 50 prospect, Jordan Sibert)

January 16th (?)- Joe B Hall Kentucky Preps Classic
Holmes v Christian Co

Other Events:
Kentucky- Tennessee Shootout @ Warren Central
Holmes will play a team from Memphis, TN (I believe Joe Johnson's team)

Lloyd Memorial Holiday Tournament
 
Ricardo Johnson picked up a 2nd offer- from Ohio University.
http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/blog.html

Kentucky Sweet 16 MVP Ricardo Johnson of Covington Holmes picked up his second firm schoalrship offer when he received one from Ohio University. Ohio U. joins Bradley as the two frontrunners for the services of Johnson (photo).
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Also, this should make a few fans very happy...........

I just spoke with Ric and he said he plans on visiting Bradley towards the end of August.
 
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