This kid is going to be special at his school of choice, hopefully it’s Michigan. Love the fact that he’s a 2 way player, which is why I like him a good deal more than Winston.
Really enjoy the defensive intensity Derryck Thornton brings to the table. Tough as nails on D. Poised playmaker @Top100Camp
One thing to keep in mind… Derryck hasn’t played on any of the EYBL/Adidas/UA circuits this spring, which has led to a bit of underexposure (see ESPN dropping his ranking). Big weekend at NBA Camp + a Kentucky visit would go a long way toward cementing his status as a McDAA level player.
Three consecutive days on UKs campus? Hope the kid can at least get out of there without being mesmerized by the hype and hoopla and give himself time to think. Won’t surprise me one bit if he ends up a 'Cat.
Three consecutive days on UKs campus? Hope the kid can at least get out of there without being mesmerized by the hype and hoopla and give himself time to think. Won't surprise me one bit if he ends up a 'Cat.
Ehhhh 3 is very loose: night, full day, full day… same as UM.
UK will have offers out to 5-6 different PGS before it is done.
The only thing holding back DTJR from being #1 ( as identified correctly by Dylan ) is exposure. The eternal debate about the criteria for what makes a consummate PG can be volleyed back and forth forever, but the fact being is that this kid has it all and will eventually be acknowledged. Smith’s highlight reel dunks and explosion are great for oohing and aahing, but there is no way DTJR won’t be considered #1 by some of the services when all said and done. Just hope he has deep seeded love for the opportunities at UM.
Dennis Smith is more than a highlight reel, he is an actual PG. Steve Francis with a brain. We’ve seen this story play out with Westbrook, Rose and Wall… this one won’t be any different.
I’m just glad its a loaded class. Theres room for the bluebloods who didn’t grab PGs in 2015 to get their guy and UM to snag a top50 PG. It is the wing spot thats a cause for concern.