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Not sure if this is same video or not.
Certainly has nice size that is needed.
Ehsan has followed the player, no idea if he was recruiting him.

Kennedy mentioned in the podcast how some things have had to change regarding being able to recruit etc. with the virus deal.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kv_JOqL...e=youtu.be

His other offers aren't super impressive, but he looks like exactly what we needed..

That’s a big body. Hopefully the new staff can develop him into something. It’s hard to see those juco numbers turning into something productive for us next year though.

Dudley al.com
https://www.al.com/uab/2020/04/uab-grabs...kland.html

I like the fact that he spent time at IMG.

Kennedy is on a roll.

He moves well at 6'10".

(04-15-2020 12:46 PM)The Answer UAB Wrote:  His other offers aren't super impressive, but he looks like exactly what we needed..

All i was able to find were his offers out of HS. Buffalo, ETSU and UNCW were the best i saw. Did you see anything about recent offers? If nothing else, he fills a need. If he can just be a Will Butler type player id be happy.

(04-15-2020 04:23 PM)BlazintheAtl1 Wrote:  

(04-15-2020 12:46 PM)The Answer UAB Wrote:  His other offers aren't super impressive, but he looks like exactly what we needed..

All i was able to find were his offers out of HS. Buffalo, ETSU and UNCW were the best i saw. Did you see anything about recent offers? If nothing else, he fills a need. If he can just be a Will Butler type player id be happy.

As of March 26: Albany, App State, Coppin State, SE Louisiana & Tennessee Tech

Never reported UAB offer so there could have been more.

I think you all would be very pleased if he was "just a Will Butler type player"

(04-15-2020 06:25 PM)the_blazerman Wrote:  I think you all would be very pleased if he was "just a Will Butler type player"

Agree. Will Butler was an underrated player. Very solid.

(04-15-2020 08:20 PM)Blazing Saddles Wrote:  

(04-15-2020 06:25 PM)the_blazerman Wrote:  I think you all would be very pleased if he was "just a Will Butler type player"

Agree. Will Butler was an underrated player. Very solid.

Not same type of player, though.

(04-15-2020 08:34 PM)WesternBlazer Wrote:  

(04-15-2020 08:20 PM)Blazing Saddles Wrote:  

(04-15-2020 06:25 PM)the_blazerman Wrote:  I think you all would be very pleased if he was "just a Will Butler type player"

Agree. Will Butler was an underrated player. Very solid.

Not same type of player, though.

Agree, not the same just looking at the video. This guy moves well up from end to end and appears to be more explosive off the floor.

(04-15-2020 04:23 PM)BlazintheAtl1 Wrote:  

(04-15-2020 12:46 PM)The Answer UAB Wrote:  His other offers aren't super impressive, but he looks like exactly what we needed..

All i was able to find were his offers out of HS. Buffalo, ETSU and UNCW were the best i saw. Did you see anything about recent offers? If nothing else, he fills a need. If he can just be a Will Butler type player id be happy.

That's a pretty damn good list out of HS

(04-15-2020 08:55 PM)Blazing Saddles Wrote:  

(04-15-2020 08:34 PM)WesternBlazer Wrote:  

(04-15-2020 08:20 PM)Blazing Saddles Wrote:  

(04-15-2020 06:25 PM)the_blazerman Wrote:  I think you all would be very pleased if he was "just a Will Butler type player"

Agree. Will Butler was an underrated player. Very solid.

Not same type of player, though.

Agree, not the same just looking at the video. This guy moves well up from end to end and appears to be more explosive off the floor.

He does run well and doesn’t shy away from the post.

Maybe a more mobile Cokley. Looks like a strong scorer...

Cokely was in a different league as a low post scorer. His post moves had post moves. There is a reason why he is our third all time leading scorer.

Probably can't even hold the strap of Cokley but not many can.
Most videos of players make you think that they can't miss any shots.

It was up to Coach Kenny to determine if this guy is good or not.
I do believe that Ehsan may have been recruiting him as well.

I like that Kirkland and Ard both played on teams that won national titles. Keep that in mind when considering their stats.

Ard may end up being the steal of this class. He's a year older than a straight from HS freshman and spent a year playing on a roster of D1 level athletes. His size and skill set reminds me of Demario Eddins.