Kentucky Sports Radio
[Moderated by Matt Jones]
[Moderated by Matt Jones]
Just when you thought all of your “how do we pronounce that name” days were over at UK, there’s two more names from overseas for you to watch out for: Enes Kanter (pictured left) from Turkey and Rob Loe of New Zealand.
Enes Kanter is originally from Switzerland and, surprisingly, passed on a couple of multi-million dollar pro offers overseas to come take over the US and play for reknowned Findlay Prep. The 6′9″ big man, who will be in the class of 2010, is regarded as the top pro-prospect in Turkey and won MVP honors during the 18U European Championships, while averaging 18 points and 16 rebounds a game. “He can defend the five, but he’s mobile and goes hard. He can REALLY rebound it,” said Findlay head man Michael Peck. “We’re just really excited to have him.” Evan Daniels of Scout.com, who broke the news of Kanter’s stateside arrival earlier today, had this to say about Kanter’s game: “Kanter’s best attribute is his rebounding. He pursues the ball aggressively and is a terrific addition to an already loaded squad at Findlay.” Top division one schools are already phoning in and you can expect UK to show some interest as well.
Rob Loe is from New Zealand and will be playing for another reknowned US program, IMG Academy. Due to academic calendars not matching up well, he’ll enroll there in December and still has some NCAA hurdles to overcome. Kentucky, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh, Washington State and Colorado are getting involved early. According to IMG Coach Dan Barto, this is what you can expect to see out of Loe: “If you wanted to make an NBA comparison, Brad Miller in his prime. He’s that kind of player. Shoots it, trails the play, gets to the basket. Good enough back to basket with finesse moves.” Barto says that Loe will work on speeding up his game and improving his body when he gets to IMG, but major programs are already impressed with his skill set.
Both of these kids will be working on their recruitment this coming year and scheduling visits for the fall, making them a couple of names for UK fans to watch out for. Kanter will be getting more involved with that process sooner, being that he is already in the States, but Loe is sure to be soon to follow.
Photo of Rob Loe courtesy of Basketball.org.nz; Photo of Enes Kanter courtesy of Scout.com
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August 18th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
What, no South American point guard??
August 18th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Rob Loe…only if he brings along his buddies Chris Farley and Mike Myers. Gotta get that package deal going. A threesome, even better.
August 18th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
are you sure thats not jared carter with braces? i was wondering what he was doing these days
August 18th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Thanks Dustin!
August 18th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
2) Lame as hell.
August 18th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Bring on Rob Loe!!!!!!
oh and great work dustin. people pay for less than this
August 18th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
6) I don’t anymore. lol!
August 18th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Maybe one of these players will be the next Gimel Martinez LOL!!!!!!!
August 18th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Thanks 5.
August 18th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
I’m still waiting on our 8 foot center from China.
August 18th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
10-I thought It was gonna be a 7 foot PG?
August 18th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
I hope Rob Loe does not like young girls like the American Rob Lowe. I hope he leaves his video camera at home……
August 18th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
I hope Rob Loe does not like young girls like the American Rob Lowe. I hope he leaves his video camera at home……
August 18th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Just an FYI for all of you: Porcini’s in Louisville is now serving a new special: It’s called the “Aged Red Snapper and it’s stuffed with Italian Sausage.” But the bad part is, it’s only served after hours:)
August 18th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
how many times have we heard that joke now
August 18th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Who’s Faggard’s mystery recruit this weekend?
August 18th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
#16 Tito Jackson
August 19th, 2009 at 2:04 am
#17–Jackson???? I thought it was Ortiz. Jenna Jameson was coming as well. Word got out when Rick sent an email asking her to meet him at a restuarant. When she found out that he wanted to get busy in a Burger King bathroom, she backed out and told Tito to go by himself.
August 19th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Rob Loe = Vinny Zollo??
August 19th, 2009 at 10:03 am
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