BU recruit- class of 2010- Ricardo Johnson

[Da Coach]

Ricardo Johnson is a 6'6" junior forward from Covington, Kentucky Holmes High School. According to Rivals, Bradley has offered a scholarship.
He helped lead his school to it's first state championship. Holmes was named the MVP of the Sweet 16 tournament.

http://www.chicagosports.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=80927

[Braveman]

Who was last BU player from Kentucky?

Wasn't Pat Marshall from Kentucky?

[lake Camelot]

Saihou Jassey

That's a guess I'm not positive.

[Beninator]

Who was last BU player from Kentucky?

Wasn't Pat Marshall from Kentucky?

Well... Didn't Saihou Jassey attend High School in Kentucky?!?!?!?!?!

[Samd2]

This kid looks good in red, I think we should keep him there !!!

[BUBrave28]

Looks a lot like Theron Wilson to me, even at 18!

[shaunguth]

Looks a lot like Theron Wilson to me, even at 18!

Yeah....that's exactly what I was thinking!

According to ESPN, he's considering Bradley, Xavier, and Indiana. Not that I put any stock in these numbers, but his Scouts Grade is an 85, compared to 87 for Prosser and 84 for Eastman.

March, 2009: This athletic wing attacks the rim in transition and in the half court. He is an excellent athlete that can score through contact. Johnson can finish above the rim with a clear path and constantly makes athletic plays on both ends of the floor. When in rhythm he can knock down the spot up three with time and space.

[jeffsu]

Can you imagine tossing him into that class? That would be amazing. JW, SH, and this guy!

I'm feeling really good that we're in the top 3 with Xavier and IU.

[lake Camelot]

Can you imagine tossing him into that class? That would be amazing. JW, SH, and this guy!

I'm feeling really good that we're in the top 3 with Xavier and IU.

Well I didn't think we had any more rides left in that class. I checked the grid and we do have one more if we sign one more player this year. This kid looks good.

[Eta Rho]

Ricardo Johnson is a stud gentleman. I am from the area that he plays in and he would be a huge get for the Bradley program. He is currently rated the best player in KY for his class and was probably the second best player in the state this past year as a junior.

Here's a few links to watch video on Ricardo (#33)

Holmes v Largo, MD:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL0WFFbZC7I


For the next two links, when you get on the page, click on the white object going in circles for it to play:

Holmes v Lexington Catholic (State Tournament Elite 8 )
http://www.ihigh.com/school20182/video_882727.html

^^^(Dunk by Ricardo at 1:20 mark)
C/O 2009 Vee Sanford plays for Lexcath and was held to 6 points in this game against Holmes with Ricardo guarding him...Ricardo had 17 points and 8 rebounds.

Holmes v Christian Co. (State Tournament Round 1):
http://www.ihigh.com/KY/video_882718.html

[Eta Rho]

More highlights of Holmes and Ricardo Johnson (#33):

Holmes v Ryle:
http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/m...2ac784e0a3c7e8

[Eta Rho]

Here are some highlights of Ricardo from his sophomore year:

(None of the clips are over a minute long, so it shouldn't take too long to view them all)

Holmes v Lexington Catholic (State Final 4)
http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/m...b9061425c44456

Ricardo Johnson steal and dunk v Dixie Heights (Region Semi's)http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/m...5a8e5a7bdf46c0

Ricardo Johnson alley oop dunk first play of the game v Bellevue http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/m...882792216a0ab2

Ricardo Johnson dunk v Covington Catholic
http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/m...9cd76fad56e3af

Ricardo Johnson 3's and dunk v Beechwood:
http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/m...d386ae6ba714f9

Ricardo Johnson dunk v Beechwood:
http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/m...b3bc390bfa9485

Ricardo Johnson: Drive of the week:
http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/m...7359dd630113f6

Holmes v Beechwood:
http://wlwt.highschoolplaybook.com/m...4082f686a8c5c1

[Eta Rho]

BTW...Ricardo is more of a wing than an actual forward. He will run the point for Holmes next year at 6'6 and also play the 2, 3, and 4 depending on the situation.

Holmes starting lineup will look like this next year:

6'1 Pierre Mayfield
6'5 Jeremiah Johnson (twin brother of Ricardo)
6'6 Ricardo Johnson
6'6 Kevon Rice
6'8 Elijah Pittman

[tornado]

very nice, Mr. Rho...
I suspect the kids from Covington are well known to not only the Kentucky schools, but to Cincy, Xavier, and Ohio State as well.....

[Eta Rho]

very nice, Mr. Rho...
I suspect the kids from Covington are well known to not only the Kentucky schools, but to Cincy, Xavier, and Ohio State as well.....

Correct.

Holmes has 3 other D1 prospects in 6'8 Jr SF Elijah Pittman, 6'5 Jr SG Jeremiah Johnson (twin to Ricardo), and 6'6 Soph SF Kevon Rice and their team was nationally ranked this year, so they received a lot of attention from the coaches in the midwest region. Huggins of West Virginia and Cronin of Cincinnati were at Holmes several times over the summer to watch Ricardo and Elijah in open gym.

I've heard that Butler is now looking at JJ and Rico as a combo package to try and lure Ricardo there, so the brothers can continue to play together.

As of a few weeks ago, Xavier was highest on Ricardo's list. With the recent departure of Miller though, I'd say things are going to change and he is going to start looking at other options...especially considering BU has offered.