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Kedren Johnson commits to Memphis
Gary Parrish @GaryParrishCBS
Former Vanderbilt standout Kedren Johnson has committed to Memphis, a source told @CBSSports. He will formally announce later today.
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
"(Johnson) is a major, major, major blow," Dykes said. "You're talking about a kid that started every game ... and was the primary target of every scouting report for Vanderbilt with every opponent — and was going to be next year. It's hard to game plan and scheme for a 6-foot-4, 215-pound point guard that was making plays and getting to the box."
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nca...l/2597231/
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
Does he have to sit?
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08-15-2014 12:05 PM |
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
(08-15-2014 12:05 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote: Does he have to sit?
Nothing is set in stone, but the NCAA usually lets them play right away if they sit an entire year.
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08-15-2014 12:53 PM |
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
Good player, true PG
A bigger guard than what we've had
I had the pleasure of coaching against him for 3 years.
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08-15-2014 12:55 PM |
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
He'd bump Pookie down the line, I'm sure.
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08-15-2014 01:02 PM |
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
A relative of his says he's coming
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08-15-2014 01:18 PM |
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
So far Pastner has had decent luck with guys who have had trouble in the past (Dixon and GJ come to mind). I say roll the dice with this guy - he's worth the shot and we could certainly use someone who has proven his ability at the high D1 level.
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08-15-2014 01:19 PM |
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
(08-15-2014 01:18 PM)Easterwood Wrote: A relative of his says he's coming
awesome
love his game
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08-15-2014 01:20 PM |
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
Kedren is exactly what we need on this team. The ceiling for this upcoming season just got raised significantly if this transfer happens.
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08-15-2014 01:45 PM |
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Stammers
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
(08-15-2014 01:02 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote: He'd bump Pookie down the line, I'm sure.
He didn't have great shooting or assist numbers. If Pookie can play, Johnson also would probably be our best option at the 2.
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08-15-2014 01:54 PM |
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
(08-15-2014 01:54 PM)Stammers Wrote: (08-15-2014 01:02 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote: He'd bump Pookie down the line, I'm sure.
He didn't have great shooting or assist numbers. If Pookie can play, Johnson also would probably be our best option at the 2.
I personally believe that they can coexist, but I think Pookie (reasonable or not) has his eyes on the starting role at PG. If we bring in Johnson late, I wouldn't be shocked if Pookie decides to transfer. That entirely depends if Johnson can play from the 2 or not.
Johnson is the better PG and I'd love Pookie to stick around and take the reigns in a year or so, but I've just got a suspicion.
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
there is a nice little article in the CA online by Calkins.
(This post was last modified: 08-15-2014 02:04 PM by Joe1.)
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
(08-15-2014 01:54 PM)Stammers Wrote: (08-15-2014 01:02 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote: He'd bump Pookie down the line, I'm sure.
He didn't have great shooting or assist numbers. If Pookie can play, Johnson also would probably be our best option at the 2.
He's never played the 2 that I know of in life, has a REALLY good feel for the game.
I think you would have to put the ball in his hands.
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
I'm all for taking the kid, we can use the help, but damn I worry about the chemistry this year. We are gonna have 10 to 12 guys who all expect to get meaningful minutes this year.
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08-15-2014 02:08 PM |
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
(08-15-2014 02:01 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote: (08-15-2014 01:54 PM)Stammers Wrote: (08-15-2014 01:02 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote: He'd bump Pookie down the line, I'm sure.
He didn't have great shooting or assist numbers. If Pookie can play, Johnson also would probably be our best option at the 2.
I personally believe that they can coexist, but I think Pookie (reasonable or not) has his eyes on the starting role at PG. If we bring in Johnson late, I wouldn't be shocked if Pookie decides to transfer. That entirely depends if Johnson can play from the 2 or not.
Johnson is the better PG and I'd love Pookie to stick around and take the reigns in a year or so, but I've just got a suspicion.
Pookie is a scorer....he could play a combo guard role with Johnson in addition to splitting time at the point.
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
(08-15-2014 02:09 PM)TigersRuleAll Wrote: (08-15-2014 02:01 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote: (08-15-2014 01:54 PM)Stammers Wrote: (08-15-2014 01:02 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote: He'd bump Pookie down the line, I'm sure.
He didn't have great shooting or assist numbers. If Pookie can play, Johnson also would probably be our best option at the 2.
I personally believe that they can coexist, but I think Pookie (reasonable or not) has his eyes on the starting role at PG. If we bring in Johnson late, I wouldn't be shocked if Pookie decides to transfer. That entirely depends if Johnson can play from the 2 or not.
Johnson is the better PG and I'd love Pookie to stick around and take the reigns in a year or so, but I've just got a suspicion.
Pookie is a scorer....he could play a combo guard role with Johnson in addition to splitting time at the point.
Pookie is a 1. Just think back to what happened when he thought he was going to get a bit of competition at the 1 from Magee, he almost transferred.
I'm not trying to be gloomy and say that this is what is most likely going to happen, just sort of thinking out loud.
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08-15-2014 02:14 PM |
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
(08-15-2014 01:54 PM)Stammers Wrote: (08-15-2014 01:02 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote: He'd bump Pookie down the line, I'm sure.
He didn't have great shooting or assist numbers. If Pookie can play, Johnson also would probably be our best option at the 2.
The guy is a PG. No way would he be the best option at the two guard. Great get by Josh. If any player doesn't like the competition, too bad for them.
(This post was last modified: 08-15-2014 02:35 PM by Joe1.)
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08-15-2014 02:34 PM |
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RE: Kedron Johnson could transfer to Memphis
(08-15-2014 02:07 PM)Easterwood Wrote: (08-15-2014 01:54 PM)Stammers Wrote: (08-15-2014 01:02 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote: He'd bump Pookie down the line, I'm sure.
He didn't have great shooting or assist numbers. If Pookie can play, Johnson also would probably be our best option at the 2.
He's never played the 2 that I know of in life, has a REALLY good feel for the game.
I think you would have to put the ball in his hands.
Great to hear. His numbers improved from his freshman to sophomore season, which is normal; but he made greater than normal improvement. I wasn't keeping an eye out for him so I have no idea how he plays.
Food for thought. He had low assist numbers, but Vandy shot 40.8% as a team. If he is on a team that shoots 45% from the field, he probably averages 2-3 more assists per game. If we get him, we should be a top 25 team.
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