KU Elijah Johnson signs with KU - Page 3

**Old Dog** · 11-17-2008, 03:53 PM

Didn't see it posted

LAWRENCE -- Elijah Johnson, a guard from Cheyenne High School in Las Vegas, on Monday signed his letter of intent to play at Kansas.
He is the second signee for KU in the class of 2009, one that, with forward Thomas Robinson, is shaping up as an unusually athletic class.

"If (Johnson) was on our team right now, he would, hands down, be the best athlete on our team," Kansas coach Bill Self said.

Johnson (6-foot-2, 183) is the No. 27 player in his class according to Rivals.com. He chose KU over Oklahoma and Texas.

"We've been recruiting Elijah for a long time, tried to get him to commit last year and couldn't get it done," Self said. "He's a phenomenal athlete, one of the best athletes in the class. He's not a true point guard, but we think he can become that. He's just a running, jumping, scoring, fast, active guard right now that can play point, but is more of a combo than a point."

Self said Johnson still needs to "learn how to play" but doesn't expect that to be a problem.

"We think his potential is very, very high," Self said. "He has a chance to be a terrific player. Athletically, he'll have very few equals."

Kansas is still looking for at least one more commitment from the class of 2009.

http://cjonline.com/stories/111708/bre_kujohnson.shtml

teedubya · 11-18-2008, 02:37 AM

Call me crazy, but I'd rather have teh 2008 National Championship than one high school basketball player who will be one and done at KU. I prefer 3 year ballers.

TAGS: In Bill Self We Trust, Mizzou wishes they had Self, Paige Arena,

copter

Ultra Peanut · 11-18-2008, 03:15 AM

False dichotomy, Ari. One and dones PLUS great multi-year players = success.

Silock · 11-18-2008, 03:18 AM

XH won't be coming to KU. Sorry, guys. I just never got that feeling.

However, this will open up the door for some other guys that may have been waiting on X's decision, like Wall.

Ultra Peanut · 11-18-2008, 07:47 AM

hawkchief · 11-18-2008, 07:55 AM

Henry just verballed to Memphis.

KevB · 11-18-2008, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

I can't tell you how bad I hate Memphis and that punk Dorsey. And their whiny head coach. I just can't help it. Now with X going to Memfizz, I can't even fathom how much I will despise them.

The feeling is mutual.

Ultra Peanut · 11-18-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hawkchief

Henry just verballed to Memphis.

Let me tell you, I've been waiting six months to get something over you guys. Xavier Christ.

eazyb81 · 11-18-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SEA_OF_RED

How can any KU fan hate Memphis? They practically handed the National Championship to you on a silver platter last year.

Exactly. Memphis should a KU fan's second favorite team.

Ceej · 11-18-2008, 08:20 AM

I don't hate Memphis.

I just could never stand Dorsey. He's a punk.

Ultra Peanut · 11-18-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CJizzles

I don't hate Memphis.

I just could never stand Dorsey. He's a punk.

You're the punk. Dorsey is a ****ing sweetheart.

Ceej · 11-18-2008, 08:36 AM

Ultra Peanut · 11-18-2008, 08:40 AM

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11-17-2008, 03:53 PM
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