Kentucky Sports Radio
[Moderated by Matt Jones]
[Moderated by Matt Jones]
If you follow college basketball recruiting, then you surely know about the legends of the “Summer Wonders.” These are the kids who you didnt know existed, but then they go off during the AAU and summer camp circuits, play well and come back a star. Usually the kid comes from some place far off, you have never heard anything about him and all of a sudden his name seems to be surgically tied to the word “upside.” But rarely does the newest “hot” player come from right under your nose. Such is the case with the newest sensation on the horizon, Madisonville, Kentucky’s Jon Hood. Hood is a 6′6″ wingman who was generally regarded as a promising talent from the state, but had attracted almost no attention from his two in-state schools. But now, like a bolt of lightning Hood is THE name on many top coaches’ lips. He has recieved personal visits for workouts from Billy D and Billy Clyde, taken an official visit to Ole Miss and is likely to be wooed in the very near future by the Dukies in Durham. Thus the question becomes…..why the hype?
The simple answer to that question is that Hood possesses a good jumper, combined with stellar athleticism and a high basketball IQ that makes him have the potential to be a perfect college basketball player. This summer coaches fell in love with Hood’s scoring ability and realized that he possessed an overall package that is somewhat rare. While he can most certainly shoot, he possesses a point guard’s mentality in an athletic wing’s frame. He rarely makes a bad decision, can stop on a dime and drain a three and will occasionally throw down a dunk if you arent careful. His ranking has risen up to as high as #39 in America, but he remains the type of player who is very “eye of the beholder” type. The guys that like him a great deal (Travis Ford, Andy Kennedy, Billy Donovan) are really into him. However others (like maybe Billy Clyde) seem a bit skeptical. What is clear though is that Madisonville High School games will be crowded events this season.
With Hood not expected to make a decision until next year, the rush to offer him may not be overwhelming. But many expect Duke, Florida and UNC to be visitors to Hood’s games and if he improves, he could find himself one of the hottest players in America. I have only seen Hood play once and left seeing potential, but not necessarily greatness. However that was before his summer blowing up the rankings and moving into the recruiting consciousness. I will be interested to see if what has happened with Hood is all improvement or all hype. But either way, get to know Jon Hood…..the coaches of the best teams in America certainly do.
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September 28th, 2007 at 12:37 am
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September 28th, 2007 at 12:40 am
another stellar in state kid, im down
September 28th, 2007 at 12:57 am
He is not that good I saw him get owned in a game of horse the other night in his own back yard.
September 28th, 2007 at 1:15 am
#5 that is pretty funny.
September 28th, 2007 at 1:45 am
I hope he doesn’t go to florida because I really don’t want to play him at least twice a season
September 28th, 2007 at 2:10 am
OK, I know this is a basketball thread, but here is a link to get Andre’ nominated for the Davey O’Brien National QB Award. This is the first year fans have been allowed to vote. He needs the BBN to step up! If we could get Matt so many votes in the beauty blogger contest, we can win this thing for Andre’! You have to register & then it sends your email a link, then you vote. This is a link to the registration page.
http://www.daveyobrien.com/FAN/FanRegisterationAT.aspx
September 28th, 2007 at 2:36 am
Its great to see the state of Kentucky, which is known for basketball, producing some nationally ranked players. Its been a while since I’ve seen so many talented (possible major D1) recruits come from KY year after year. I’m sure BCG will keep his eyes on Hood & his texting fingers busy (well, not in the NCAA infractions sense)
He understands the importance of keeping KY boys in-state, so if this kid is that great, then Gillispie will be on him like white on rice.
September 28th, 2007 at 5:59 am
You ask the question, how good is Jon Hood - but you don’t give us any information to use to answer it. What year is he in school? What were his stats the last 2 years? How did his team do? What team did he play for this summer and against what other teams/players? Has he been offered?
September 28th, 2007 at 6:20 am
Madisonville’s last High School Phenom is HOT after him! If he is really good, you would hope BCG will try to keep him in the STATE!
September 28th, 2007 at 7:05 am
Gillispie should be on him like a white woman on an NBA player.
September 28th, 2007 at 7:12 am
Yo Matt, dis ryhmes..you kickin dat real shiznit fa sho…jon hood izzz guud
September 28th, 2007 at 7:26 am
Is he a Josh Carrier type?
September 28th, 2007 at 7:30 am
Is it me, or are we on the way to a 21st century version of “Rupp’s Runts?” How about putting a full court press some power forwards & centers.
September 28th, 2007 at 7:47 am
When did Robbie Roberts become a highly-touted high school basketball player?
September 28th, 2007 at 7:52 am
Of course Duke’s going to come after him. He’s a credible player, and he’s got the perfect skin color for them.
September 28th, 2007 at 7:53 am
Hey Matt, how about a BBM thread? Even though it’s getting late in the process, I for one would like to know how things go once you get to Memorial with a tent. How do you know where to set up? How do you know you’ll keep your place in line (aside from not leaving)? Etc, etc.
I don’t believe for a second there’s no use going to setup today (like some somewhere else have said). I got there around 5am last year and got great seats at the end of the court. I’m looking to go a bit earlier this year and upgrade.
September 28th, 2007 at 8:21 am
On a somewhat unrelated point, I heard Kansas’s basketball team started their infamous two-week boot camp…. anybody know if BCG is gonna do that with KY this year?
September 28th, 2007 at 8:34 am
MATT, WHEN WE GOING TO HEAR MORE ABOUT JENNINGS, MONDAY IT WAS
NOTED THAT WE WOULD HERE MORE TUESDAY, AS OF YET I HAVE NOT
SEEN THAT. DID I MISS IT??????
September 28th, 2007 at 8:37 am
you can feel goooood goooood, good about Hood.
that’s not a prophecy, just song lyrics, brah.
September 28th, 2007 at 8:39 am
update on Kevin Everett
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0KmjqabDUU
September 28th, 2007 at 8:45 am
If anyone knows how I can send Gillispie an Email please let me know.
There is a player that will be a freshman this season in Bernie, Mo which is located in southeast Missouri about l00 miles west of Paducah and 20 miles east of Poplar Bluff, Mo where Tyler Hansbrough played that is a natural basketball player. He is 6 footr right now but may not grow much more but is very strong for his age. He will be 15 in October.
For some information on his play go to http://www.rameybasketball.com. Go to class of 2011 and scroll down to RYAN KLEFFER. He is caucasion and his picture is not listed.
This information is from a showme showcase at St. Louis in August.
September 28th, 2007 at 8:49 am
22, I’m sure if this kid is good, BCG already knows about him.
September 28th, 2007 at 9:29 am
hood may be good
but 7 foot he is not
September 28th, 2007 at 9:46 am
14, I dont think Rupps Runts had 4 6′8 players, a 6′11 plaeyer and a 7′1 player.
September 28th, 2007 at 9:47 am
A haiku about hood….
Hood is very good
Used to play hoops in a barn
used a milk crate rim
September 28th, 2007 at 9:48 am
Hood may be worth lookin at, but on another note…..Lets try to keep the racial slurs out of here. It makes us look ignorant to the rest of the country and that is something that we do not need to add to our list of stereotypes.
September 28th, 2007 at 9:49 am
how old is the kid? anyone?
September 28th, 2007 at 10:06 am
Junior
September 28th, 2007 at 10:10 am
A haiku about BoDiddly…….
BoDiddly is methhead
He can not think straight
Detox is the answer.
September 28th, 2007 at 10:11 am
im from madisonville. ive only saw him last year and in the district tournament Matt Fralix
beasted him. i hope he has done a lot of improvement
September 28th, 2007 at 10:13 am
Can we get Rob and Big on the show? I love their MTV show..
September 28th, 2007 at 10:14 am
27. Wut racials slurrrrs? You a redneck hick dat likes to dink hez bedda den errone else..wats hannenin snowflake!!!??/
September 28th, 2007 at 10:21 am
another 6-6 guard……why not
September 28th, 2007 at 10:24 am
30- The format for a haiku is 5 syllables, then 7, then 5 again.
September 28th, 2007 at 11:19 am
One word comes to mind with Hood…AVERAGE!
September 28th, 2007 at 11:54 am
27- if your gonna make fun of someone,at least have the intestinal fortitude (GUTS in case the words are too big for you) to leave a name. If you read the above postings, you can’t miss ‘em.
An’ it mus be hawd to tipe in dat outrageous creole/swamp accent. (sounds french to me, go eat some cheese and drink your high sulfide wine that is over priced.)
September 28th, 2007 at 11:55 am
sorry, that was to #33 my bad
September 28th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
I sure hope he’s better than Todd Tackett, Corey Sears, JP Blevins, and Josh Carrier. In all seriousness, I trust BCG to recruit the players he feels will come in and be able to contribute to a championship program. If Jon Hood is one of them, great. If not, fine with me too.
On a recruiting-related note, Andre Liggins’ Findlay Prep team will be playing in Dayton, OH on Jan 19, 20, and 21 at the Flyin’ To The Hoop Invitational. The always popular Teeng Akol will be playing there too.
September 28th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
I’m from Western Kentucky area and i have seen him play several times and he is not the best player in this area there is two others Arron Morris from Muhlenburg North and Tyler Brown from Apollo. He might have improved but so have them.
September 28th, 2007 at 1:10 pm
read my name
September 28th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
it’s D’andre
September 28th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
Hood is getting the HYPE cause he played with Nasville based aau team the Celtics. Hood played 16 under for a team with the rivals guy based in Nashville too. Hood is good, but is NOT SEC good.
September 28th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
Coach K is scheduled to be at the school at Madisonville North Hopkins in about one week. Jon played well when BCG was here and even better in front of Coach Dononvan. I talked to him yesterday and is leaving all options open. He did not lean one way of the other. Of course, I let him know UK was the best!!
September 28th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
#8 don’t you mean be on him like hair on soap?
September 28th, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Transy awaits him….
September 28th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
I had this kid pegged to be a great one just last year! Where have you guys been?……….
September 28th, 2007 at 7:56 pm
The Geek. Everyone’s favorite villain. How are ya?
Dave
September 29th, 2007 at 5:45 pm
horse shit
October 19th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
haha…he sits next to me in Algebra 2 class. He is nice. He will be a very
successful person. He is a great basketbaler. UK needs him!