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Luke Kennard (SG Detroit Pistons)

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Interesting that Kennard says he plans on making a decision sometime in his junior year. Most top prospects wait until the summer before their senior year or later. Sounds like Kennard is ahead of the pack in terms of narrowing things down to his ultimate decision.
 
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Kennard is drawing some serious crowds at AAU events this weekend. Coach K, Roy Williams, Rick Pitino, Bill Self, John Calipari (which pretty much represents all of the most dangerous schools in recruiting nowadays) all have been watching him today, though I don't think any of those schools have offered him yet it does appear they are seriously considering it. The only new offer I've seen reported for him this weekend was PSU. But it has also been reported that Matta and Izzo have watched him recently as well, and Kennard claimed a top-4 of Duke, UM, UNC and OSU.

http://blogs.fayobserver.com/accbas...Kennard-draws-coaches-from-Duke,-Kentucky,-No
 
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Recruiting Insider | Ohio high school sports star Luke Kennard has always had a ball
Life of preparation gives recruit options
Jul. 15, 2013
Written by
Steve Jones | The Courier-Journal

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. ? Since he was a toddler, every time his birthday or Christmas came around for Luke Kennard, he wanted a ball ? basketball, football, baseball, whatever.

?It?s all he?s known, to be honest,? said his father, Mark Kennard. ?He?s been around it since he came out? of the womb.

Luke Kennard?s lifelong love for sports and passion to be good at them has made the Franklin, Ohio, resident one of the nation?s top high school athletes, particularly in basketball, and a recruiting target of top college programs.

The basketball coaches at Indiana, Kentucky and Louisville ? and the football coaches at U of L ? have eyes on Kennard, who is a high-scoring wing player on the hardwood and a quarterback on the football field.

A strong, 6-foot-5 shooter whose college future is almost certainly as a basketball player, Kennard said at the Nike EYBL?s Peach Jam that he?s had a scholarship offer in basketball from IU since last year and that the Hoosiers, Michigan and Ohio State have stood out in his recruitment.

Late Sunday, Kentucky extended an offer to Kennard.

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http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130714/SPORTS11/307140080/

 
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DZ83CK;2353619; said:
Kennard's recruitment went up several notches over the weekend. Duke, UK, and MSU all offered. Never thought I'd see a day when Kennard was a higher profile recruit than Carlton Bragg, but it's here.
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Bragg showed out very well, he's stock will go up IMO. Sure would be a dream to land both these guys.....in Thad I trust.
 
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I think the Kentucky offer pretty much seals the deal for them.
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I don't know. I think he also grew up an OSU fan.

It may depend whether he sees himself fitting in at an NBA factory school or not. I don't think Kennard is typical of most Calipari recruits, as Calipari usually goes for guards and wings who could/should be first round picks after their frosh season, and I don't think Luke projects as that type of player.

I would be uneasy if I were thinking I could be a 4-year recruit and were considering what happens with recruiting at UK, as each year they bring in an NBA prospect at every position it seems. Kennard might be a damn good player and still never start at UK. Not as simple to pick UK as it seems at first glance, in my opinion. Hell, who's to say Calipari will even be there 3 years from now - he's the type that leaves before the shit hits the fan.

Regardless, I don't think Luke will just pick whoever he grew up rooting for without seriously considering how he fits in at the program moving forward.
 
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DZ83CK;2353756; said:
I don't know. I think he also grew up an OSU fan.

It may depend whether he sees himself fitting in at an NBA factory school or not. I don't think Kennard is typical of most Calipari recruits, as Calipari usually goes for guards and wings who could/should be first round picks after their frosh season, and I don't think Luke projects as that type of player.

I would be uneasy if I were thinking I could be a 4-year recruit and were considering what happens with recruiting at UK, as each year they bring in an NBA prospect at every position it seems. Kennard might be a damn good player and still never start at UK. Not as simple to pick UK as it seems at first glance, in my opinion. Hell, who's to say Calipari will even be there 3 years from now - he's the type that leaves before the shit hits the fan.

Regardless, I don't think Luke will just pick whoever he grew up rooting for without seriously considering how he fits in at the program moving forward.
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I agree on your assessment of Luke and UK. From the things I've read of Kennard, I didn't get the impression that he would be wowed by UK and Calipari. I've been wrong before of course.
 
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I think the case of Kyle Wiltjer will be a cautionary tale for many recruits looking at UK (such as Luke), if he indeed follows through with his stated intent to transfer. They can recruit over you in your freshman year, and get a new first round pick for you to compete with every year. Hard to stomach being a highly regarded prospect in your own right but looking at being a junior with freshmen already penciled in ahead of you on the lineup by everybody as was the case for Wiltjer at this time.
 
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UK Basketball: Kentucky target Luke Kennard will have his pick of a top college for football or basketball
By LARRY VAUGHT [email protected]
July 21, 2013

FRANKLIN, Ohio ? Ask athletics director Rodney Roberts what makes Luke Kennard a special athlete, and he has a quick answer about the 6-5 basketball/football standout at Franklin (Ohio) High School.

?Grab any student in the hallway and ask him about Luke and no one will say a bad word about him,? said Roberts, who is also Franklin?s football coach. ?That?s the best way to describe him. We see it a lot in youth sports and even high school where a lot of jealousy can develop, but we?ve not really had that with him. Our community from kids and parents to senior citizens have kind of embraced him and gotten excited and gotten behind him. That?s a testament to him, but eve more of a testament to his parents, Mark and Jennifer. Luke is just a humble, modest kid who is a great athlete.?

The 6-5 Kennard now has college basketball offers going into his junior season from Kentucky, Louisville, Duke, Michigan State, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Notre Dame, Cincinnati and Ohio State. He also has a football offer from Louisville and interest from numerous other schools, including Ohio State.

?He?s just a winner. Anything he?s a part of whether it is football, basketball or in the classroom, he wins,? basketball coach Brian Bales said. ?He?s a 4.3 (grade-point average) student. He?s No. 4 (academically) in his class. On the football field, he went 9-1 as a freshman and sophomore during the regular season and got his team into the playoffs both years. In basketball he?s started every game for two years. We?ve gone 40-5 and won back-to-back league championships. He was MVP of both teams and Division II player of the year in Ohio.?

He threw for more than 2,000 yards and a school-record 26 touchdowns (with seven interceptions) in 2012. He averaged 27 points per game in basketball last season has 992 career points. His coach is one of only four players in Franklin history to ever score 1,000 points and Kennard likely will become the first to reach 2,000 points.

Bales says his skill level is extremely high. He says numerous Division I head coaches talk about him having an ?old school? game like former greats Pete Maravich and John Havlicek.

?He is 6-5, has great vision on the court and can see over people,? Bales said. ?Ever since he was a little boy, his dad made him work at his skills like dribbling with both hands, seeing the court, shooting. All the big-name coaches are impressed with his skills.?

Bales thinks depending on where he would play in college that he could play point guard, shooting guard or small forward.

?He can do a lot of things. There have been numerous times that coaches have told me one of the intriguing things about him in the part that he can play multiple positions,? Bales said. ?He scores a lot for us. He?s going to be one of the top shooting guards in the country. He shoots a high percentage, but most coaches can?t believe his great court vision. He can make passes like old school players.?

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http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews...or-football-or-baske-20130721,0,7081439.story
 
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?Grab any student in the hallway and ask him about Luke and no one will say a bad word about him,? said Roberts, who is also Franklin?s football coach. ?That?s the best way to describe him. We see it a lot in youth sports and even high school where a lot of jealousy can develop, but we?ve not really had that with him. Our community from kids and parents to senior citizens have kind of embraced him and gotten excited and gotten behind him. That?s a testament to him, but eve more of a testament to his parents, Mark and Jennifer. Luke is just a humble, modest kid who is a great athlete.?
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This actually sounds so much like Braxton Miller. I'd love to see Luke in scarlet & gray.
 
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