J. Bertrand was a jumping magician but this kid has a freakish vertical
That kid's got a level of athleticism that would even make Larry Bird jealous. Dr. Dunkenstein 2.0. :clappy:
Great so he is ambidextrous too and a brilliant passer! Sign me up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVcqyeer0co
This video has a little bit more of an all-around showcase (still lots of dunks and not sure about the level of competition)
So - Luther Bertrand Jr. it is.
Nice to see he also has some range and other basic skills. The players he’s going against don’t exactly look tiny either.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVcqyeer0co
This video has a little bit more of an all-around showcase (still lots of dunks and not sure about the level of competition)
The Big10 went to "guaranteed four year scholarships" for all student athletes in 2014. I believe this removed the "renewal" clause. If it did not, can you please provide a link to the current big ten bylaws? I failed to find one.
He's entertaining to watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BuPJ4zJoJU
In my life I don't think I've ever seen hops like that. Maybe Ronnie Fields.
In my life I don't think I've ever seen hops like that. Maybe Ronnie Fields.
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In my life I don't think I've ever seen hops like that. Maybe Ronnie Fields.
I have. Tyke Peacock from right in Urbana. 6'1" and high jumped over 7'7". Used to be at Huff alot years ago. He actually played hoops at KSU too. That kid can jump though for sure.
Very fortunate that the coaching staff does the recruiting, and not the posters......
Ayo, Ramey, Jones, Griffin and Samba Kane and I'm a very happy guy.
According to wiki, 5' 7" Spud Webb's vertical in college was measured at 42".
7'1" Deandre Ayton's vertical was measured at 44" by the Arizona S & C staff.��
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeBhoVeFhT4
This guy allegedly has a 55" vertical.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psn6DtIvPoQ
I think Illinois is gonna need another big in that class and preferably one that can contribute next year.
I doubt Ayton has a 44 inch vertical. What they are measuring is jump reach (vs standing reach), which is standing reach + his vertical. Usually when they discuss vertical jump it is the distance between your feet and the floor after you jump. His wingspan is 7.55 and his height is listed at 7.0, so this adds almost 6 inches to his "vertical". He is likely closer to 38-39 inches which is still darn good.