Kevin Johnson '13 Guard (signed)

[KY Bearcat]

Looks like Kevin is a Bearcat...tweeted per a couple sources. We've got our guards, time for some bigs.

[CroninCrazy]

Originally Posted by KY Bearcat

Looks like Kevin is a Bearcat...tweeted per a couple sources. We've got our guards, time for some bigs.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketb...Johnson-113776


Shooting guard
Cincinnati, Ohio
Summit Country Day
AAU: Ohio Basketball Club
Ht: 6'2"
Wt: 175 lbs
Rebounding: Outstanding
Handle: Good
Passing: Outstanding
Strength: Good
Class: 2013 (High School)

[GoBearcats31]

(Looks like CroninCrazy beat me to it)

6'2, 175 lbs.
Shooting Guard
Summit Country Day

#146 on Rivals
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketb...Johnson-113776
(Offers listed: Cornell, Creighton, Davidson, DePaul, Minnesota, Seton Hall, X)

http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75...=1&nid=5014429


Happy to get a local kid who sounds like he's got a lot of upside and is continually improving (but already has a solid game). I don't think we'll have a single Ohio guy on the team this year. Like the guards we have lined up for 2013.

Press conference announced for 3 this afternoon at SCD per tweets

[CroninCrazy]

Offers from:
Cincy
DePaul
Minnesota
Seton Hall
Xavier
and a lot of small schools

Interest (no offer):
West Virginia
St. John's
Tennessee
Dayton
Wake Forest
Wisconsin

[GoBearcats31]

David Woods, Indy Star: '13 Cincinnati Summit PG Kevin Johnson picks Cincy Bearcats, according to TV report. He visited #Butler over the weekend.

[KY Bearcat]

Originally Posted by GoBearcats31

David Woods, Indy Star: '13 Cincinnati Summit PG Kevin Johnson picks Cincy Bearcats, according to TV report. He visited #Butler over the weekend.

...pretty sure Butler offered as well...

[GoBearcats31]

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/uc/2012/...to-cincinnati/

Johnson averaged 14.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.3 steals last season.


Sounds like we've picked up two guards in the last week that can rebound. Great for teams that want to run like we showed flashes of last year with the 4-guard lineups.

[CroninCrazy]

Originally Posted by GoBearcats31

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/uc/2012/...to-cincinnati/

Johnson averaged 14.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.3 steals last season.


Sounds like we've picked up two guards in the last week that can rebound. Great for teams that want to run like we showed flashes of last year with the 4-guard lineups.

Nice video; thanks!

[CroninCrazy]

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120611/SPT0101/306110065/Summit-star-headed-UC?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

[Corporateballa]

Another 3-star combo guard...HooRAY! I have no idea how Mick continues to lock up these 3-star combo guards, but the future looks bright!

[GoBearcats31]

Originally Posted by Corporateballa

Another 3-star combo guard...HooRAY! I have no idea how Mick continues to lock up these 3-star combo guards, but the future looks bright!

Can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not ... either way, Dave Telep of ESPN has a good write up about how Mick is getting blue collar guys with chips on their shoulders + how Troy and KJ are good fits for the program. I am excited for these guys.

[CroninCrazy]

Originally Posted by GoBearcats31

Can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not ... either way, Dave Telep of ESPN has a good write up about how Mick is getting blue collar guys with chips on their shoulders + how Troy and KJ are good fits for the program. I am excited for these guys.

He is...said the same thing on Caupain's thread.

[juckerrules]

Based on this interview, he seems like a solid kid, something as important (more so in life, of course) than ball skills.

http://www.wlwt.com/news/high-school...4/-/index.html

His comments about the atmosphere at the Syracuse game, and how that affected his decision underscore the importance of rabid fan support.

[cpawstoney]

It was one heck of a 17th birthday for Summit Country Day guard Kevin Johnson as he announced his commitment to the University of Cincinnati outside his high school this afternoon.
“I felt this decision was good for me and my family,” said Johnson while his family looked on with joy. “I felt that my family could see me play every home game, and there is a lot of 'em. I felt like UC was striving for a lot of great success, and the success I'm looking for. And I feel like if I can find that success in my own city why not play for my own city and have the glory to have my family right next to me as well..”

http://cincinnati.247sports.com/Arti...ays-Home-76951

[GoBearcats31]

Like everything I've read and heard from KJ (but in all honesty, I'm commenting because I'd rather see Johnson and Caupain's threads get more chatter instead of seeing people still talking about Obekpa).

[cpawstoney]

NBC Sports:

That said, Cincinnati landed two backcourt recruits just a few days, as 6-3 combo guards Troy Caupain and Kevin Johnson committed within days of each other. While neither is considered a top-50 player, both have the skills to be competent in the Bearcats’ system for years, and should be welcomed with open arms by fans.

Caupain, who hails from Virginia and plays in the strong Team Loaded grassroots program, and Johnson, a player from the backyard at Summit Country Day in Cincinnati, can both handle the ball. While it’s not clear which player will be the primary handler in the future, and which will play off the ball, it is clear that Cincinnati has projected replacements for their senior guards, JaQuon Parker and Cashmere Wright.
http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcspor...l-commitments/
Both Johnson and Caupain are arguably top-150 players, and both received positive reviews during the spring circuit. Cronin and his staff have locked up both backcourt players prior to the July evaluation period, and both seem like solid additions.

[CroninCrazy]

Originally Posted by cpawstoney

NBC Sports:

Nice find!

[GoBearcats31]

Up 35 spots to #111 on Rivals
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballre...WYGZ_3aBTVO5B4

[blackcattitude]

averaging 18.3ppg, 6.3rpg, 3.1apg & 3.1spg heading into the tournament

[jbreeds1]

Originally Posted by GoBearcats31

Up 35 spots to #111 on Rivals
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballre...WYGZ_3aBTVO5B4

First player cut off from a 4 star recruit. Hopefully he continues to improve!