Have you actually seen KJ play? Calling him an average role player is ignorant. I think I'll trust the ESPN guy that said KJ is one of the most versatile players in the country:
"K.J. is one of the more athletic guards in the country. He is explosive and can play either guard spot. Johnson should be impactful at the next level with his ability to score from all three levels on the court."
Yes, multiple times, just my opinion, Im not impressed. It has been a little while, maybe he got a lot better? I find players like Strickland and Caupain more interesting to make an immediate impact, whereas Johnson fits more of the long term project mold. He has tons of speed and is a good slasher, but his jumper is just okay. I think it will take him awhile to adjust, so I think he is more of a Guyn/JD3.
That would have to be the biggest communication error ever and I would cry hahathat would suck if SK went pro morman didn't qualify and someone transferred because they thought they wern't going to get much playing time.
They all show up except the Morman videos you have to search his HS team that he is playing on now. I figured if anyone has looked for Caupain they could see those. But figured the Morman ones might be some people hadn't seen. But I agree they all can play I honestly don't think we will have a straight pure pg they all have run the point in High school. We don't really run set plays its more of a run and gun style get it up the court as fast as possible whoever gets the ball. Once we get across half court its a motion style offense where there is a lot of freedom. The more well rounded of players you get the less need of a true point guard at least in our style of offense. We are not going to be a typical this is your point guard this is your shooting guard this is your PF team. We really aren't that now. Rubles brings the ball up sometimes along with Park and SK. All have a chance to see minutes all can pass shoot and create off the dribble.
Obviously people haven't watched videos of the guards play that are out there in actual games. Its getting old hearing people assume who is great and who isn't. To be honest by some of the comments I dont think some people have even seen highlights on some of the kids but still act like they know how each one plays and make comments. So here actually take some time out and watch them play and stop assuming Caupain is the man and Morman is a question mark. They all can play and will play a lot different with a better team around them and when the games mean more.
Raw talent Morman leads them with all around game he's the most athletic and best on both sides of the ball plus has a toughness about him
KJ handles the ball the best and is the quickest and is very smooth 2nd most athletic but seems timid at times
Caupain is really good at getting to the basket through traffic and has a quick first step. He's good at getting fouled or finishing at the rim. Not as athletic and fast as the other two guards though.
All can make open shots. All have the ability to play next year stop counting people out or claiming to know this person is going to play over that one. And for goodness sake watch the videos and know what your talking about before claiming you know how someone is. Claiming Strickland is diamond in the rough or going to make the most impact is just pointless to say bc there is absolutely NO video on the kid after full recovery from injury. Sorry for the rant just bothers me people claim to know when you can tell they haven't even looked at video to see somewhat the kids games.
Morman
http://youtu.be/T2eFWE4FIu4
http://youtu.be/ecpw35U7MRI
http://youtu.be/2VdiAL9i3uY
Caupain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRY_C6unHpY&feature=share&list=PLA6u1EbAQhDWPtcAXRwUPlhLz3Taa3Pgb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16fa4U0vlVk&feature=share&list=PLA6u1EbAQhDWPtcAXRwUPlhLz3Taa3Pgb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea1sP4gCH7k&feature=share&list=PLA6u1EbAQhDWPtcAXRwUPlhLz3Taa3Pgb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZjrIiAx1Bg&feature=share&list=PLA6u1EbAQhDWPtcAXRwUPlhLz3Taa3Pgb
I've seen that video and it was right after his recovery from the ACL tear which made him slow he looked really timid but rightfully so after an injury like that. I also don't think he weighs in at 240 anymore from his twitter pictures (which is a good thing) him being more mobile and athletic with moves inside makes him way more appealing to me. My point is there is no current video of him after he has been fully recovered and used to being able to count on his knee again. So for someone to say I see him making the most contribution and what not just makes no sense bc none of us have seen him play healthy. And yeah someone said he was a 4 star before the injury sometimes size, and potential with that size can get you a 4 star rating. All I am saying nobody has seen the kid healthy so stop with the I see him doing the most like you know bc none of us know or can even make an estimated guess with any validity to it.There is video on Strickland, look under his thread. 6'9 240-you can't teach size, and he is a former 4-star recruit. From his videos, you can see he has good post moves. He is still recovering from an ACL tear, but the potential is there.
I've seen that video and it was right after his recovery from the ACL tear which made him slow he looked really timid but rightfully so after an injury like that. I also don't think he weighs in at 240 anymore from his twitter pictures (which is a good thing) him being more mobile and athletic with moves inside makes him way more appealing to me. My point is there is no current video of him after he has been fully recovered and used to being able to count on his knee again. So for someone to say I see him making the most contribution and what not just makes no sense bc none of us have seen him play healthy. And yeah someone said he was a 4 star before the injury sometimes size, and potential with that size can get you a 4 star rating. All I am saying nobody has seen the kid healthy so stop with the I see him doing the most like you know bc none of us know or can even make an estimated guess with any validity to it.
Would love to see it if someone knows where it is please post!Somebody recently posted a new video on him, he looked very good.
I agree seems to have way more offensive skills around the bucket with post moves and has great size I do think he has slimmed down a lot I would guess him to be nowhere over 220 right now if that. In videos I've seen doesn't seem to be a shot blocking presence at all but that might change with a healthy knee and slimming down he is a guy I really hope surprises me I'm optimistic about his potential as a low block scorer we really haven't had a recruit like that since Yancey and even Yancey in HS wasn't a low block guy.But I agree though Gaines really has no offense and I dont think ever will. But I do see him fitting into next years team as a great rim protector and pick setter and rebounder for all the fire power of scorers we will have next year. Same with big Dave he will come in mainly for rebounding and rim protection. We will have tons of guys who can score next year. I think we run an endless number of fresh guards in and out all game. Along with Rubles and Lawrence and possibly Jackson rotating in and out at the 4 being long scorers and rebounders. Then throw in the rim protectors for defense with Big Dave and Gaines with Strickland seeing minutes giving us offense down in the post as well. Its going to be exciting cant wait I really have high hopes for this class!And again, none of us really know how good players will be. Everyone adjusts differently, but Stricklands size is very impressive. It seems like he has good instincts (unlike Gaines, who only averaged 10 ppg in high school and was/is very raw) and the size that recent big guys have lacked (Ellis, Nyrasuk, etc.) That alone gets me excited, because it is something that we really have been lacking.
I watched that video as well and he is #0 on black and orange not #32. But I wasn't impressed with his play at all in this video to be honest he didn't stand out one bit to me but also this video was taken 3-4 months ago 10/27/2012 who knows what his health was then he really didn't get the ball much tough to get an idea from this video. He looked lazy in the video to me though just an honest opinion maybe that is just being unhealthy im hoping. Like I said I think he has potential really would love to see updated footage on him while he is putting up the numbers he is now bc in this game he obviously didnt have the 20 and 10 games being reported that he is putting up...Ask and you shall receive....
Link:http://www.ihigh.com/covenantchristian/broadcast_257177.html? silverlight=1
Edit:Notice Strickland is #32 on the black and orange team. Link first posted by kg5.
I watched that video as well and he is #0 on black and orange not #32. But I wasn't impressed with his play at all in this video to be honest he didn't stand out one bit to me but also this video was taken 3-4 months ago 10/27/2012 who knows what his health was then he really didn't get the ball much tough to get an idea from this video. He looked lazy in the video to me though just an honest opinion maybe that is just being unhealthy im hoping. Like I said I think he has potential really would love to see updated footage on him while he is putting up the numbers he is now bc in this game he obviously didnt have the 20 and 10 games being reported that he is putting up...
