-copied from http://www.finestmag.com/apps/blog/2013-...ls-academy

Geron Johnson- 6'3/203/Memphis/Senior

"A freak of nature for a point guard, in the Derrick Rose/Russell Westbrook mold of athleticism. Johnson was a pest on defense, easily the best on ball defender at the event. He brought an uptempo style that fit in well during 3 on 3 and 5 on 5 drills. Johnson has more of a scoring mentality which can be a good and bad thing. Right now he is more of an undersized shooting guard however due to his elite athleticism and 6'8 wingspan, he can get away with playing there at the college and even pro level. He is a good ball handler and passer although he is a streaky shooter. If Johnson can put together a season where he proves he can run a team playing point, don't be surprised to see his name called next june."

Nice find!

(07-20-2013 12:51 AM)MemphisTinker Wrote:  -copied from http://www.finestmag.com/apps/blog/2013-...ls-academy

Geron Johnson- 6'3/203/Memphis/Senior

"A freak of nature for a point guard, in the Derrick Rose/Russell Westbrook mold of athleticism. Johnson was a pest on defense, easily the best on ball defender at the event. He brought an uptempo style that fit in well during 3 on 3 and 5 on 5 drills. Johnson has more of a scoring mentality which can be a good and bad thing. Right now he is more of an undersized shooting guard however due to his elite athleticism and 6'8 wingspan, he can get away with playing there at the college and even pro level. He is a good ball handler and passer although he is a streaky shooter. If Johnson can put together a season where he proves he can run a team playing point, don't be surprised to see his name called next june."

Just watched the high light tape and all I can say is DAYUM.

(07-20-2013 07:51 AM)TIGERBUDDY Wrote:  

(07-20-2013 12:51 AM)MemphisTinker Wrote:  -copied from http://www.finestmag.com/apps/blog/2013-...ls-academy

Geron Johnson- 6'3/203/Memphis/Senior

"A freak of nature for a point guard, in the Derrick Rose/Russell Westbrook mold of athleticism. Johnson was a pest on defense, easily the best on ball defender at the event. He brought an uptempo style that fit in well during 3 on 3 and 5 on 5 drills. Johnson has more of a scoring mentality which can be a good and bad thing. Right now he is more of an undersized shooting guard however due to his elite athleticism and 6'8 wingspan, he can get away with playing there at the college and even pro level. He is a good ball handler and passer although he is a streaky shooter. If Johnson can put together a season where he proves he can run a team playing point, don't be surprised to see his name called next june."

Just watched the high light tape and all I can say is DAYUM.

That is not an highlight from the camp but from the John Lucas camp before he got to Memphis. Hopefully they send one out of the KD camp.

Geron is bigger than before he got to Memphis... He is now 203 lbs... Dude is gonna a BEAST next season..

(07-20-2013 09:56 AM)Geotag Wrote:  

(07-20-2013 07:51 AM)TIGERBUDDY Wrote:  

(07-20-2013 12:51 AM)MemphisTinker Wrote:  -copied from http://www.finestmag.com/apps/blog/2013-...ls-academy

Geron Johnson- 6'3/203/Memphis/Senior

"A freak of nature for a point guard, in the Derrick Rose/Russell Westbrook mold of athleticism. Johnson was a pest on defense, easily the best on ball defender at the event. He brought an uptempo style that fit in well during 3 on 3 and 5 on 5 drills. Johnson has more of a scoring mentality which can be a good and bad thing. Right now he is more of an undersized shooting guard however due to his elite athleticism and 6'8 wingspan, he can get away with playing there at the college and even pro level. He is a good ball handler and passer although he is a streaky shooter. If Johnson can put together a season where he proves he can run a team playing point, don't be surprised to see his name called next june."

Just watched the high light tape and all I can say is DAYUM.

That is not an highlight from the camp but from the John Lucas camp before he got to Memphis. Hopefully they send one out of the KD camp.

I have been watching Tiger BB since the creation and I have never seen a more exciting, relentless guard than Geron. He reminds me of Win Wilfong and and Elmore Fortner. There is no limit to his potential. If he stays on track, he will be well rewarded. I can hardly wait to see him this year.

I can't imagine Geron not having a long career in the NBA.

I tend to agree. Yet, there are NO Tigers listed on NBA mock draft for 2014. Only Iverson in 2015 at #16.

(07-20-2013 12:34 PM)Pastnerized Wrote:  I tend to agree. Yet, there are NO Tigers listed on NBA mock draft for 2014. Only Iverson in 2015 at #16.

We have a lot of players that are potential first rounders this season and next season. They just have to prove it on the court. If we make a deep run prepare to lose more then just the seniors.

(07-20-2013 12:34 PM)Pastnerized Wrote:  I tend to agree. Yet, there are NO Tigers listed on NBA mock draft for 2014. Only Iverson in 2015 at #16.

Let's see who is on the list after this season....

I think my point is that we may be vastly over estimating where we will finish this season.
While overall we are very talented, perhaps we're not as talented as we believe.
Perhaps we're expecting too much.
Or, are we being undervalued by the scouts; NBA executives?

(07-20-2013 06:10 PM)Pastnerized Wrote:  I think my point is that we may be vastly over estimating where we will finish this season.
While overall we are very talented, perhaps we're not as talented as we believe.
Perhaps we're expecting too much.
Or, are we being undervalued by the scouts; NBA executives?

I agree...we have a nice team, but if we get past the sweet 16, I'd be presently surprised

that highlight video was nice. i thought it was new since ive never seen it before. love geron's game and mentality on the court.