Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Charles Matthews Kentucky's Newest Recruit!!!!!

Today at St Rita High School in Chicago, Charles Matthews a 6'6" guard-forward committed to the Kentucky Wildcats. He's a Class of 2015 recruit so a great get for the future. Here is my take and scouting report on him: CHARLES MATTHEWS(6'6" GUARD FORWARD, ST RITA, CHICAGO)- He is a versatile player who can play three positions on offense and defense which is key. He is long, lanky, can slash to the basket, has a great midrange jumper, is very explosive off the bounce. I have seen him play for his high school team a few times in the last three years. He seems to float through some games, to me he has not shown that he can dominate......yet. Thing is he's playing with five other Division 1 recruits including his brother Dominique, so that could be part of the reason for this. I have been told he plays a more dominant game on the travel circuit with his Meanstreets AAU Team(which he was paired up with Tyler Ulis another UK recruit last summer). Locally he is known more as a National recruit than a local one. In some corners he's 2nd in the State in Class of 2015 behind Jalen Brunson who's been more productive for his high school team. This year he was slowed by a foot injury earlier in the season, lately he has shown some dominant tendencies on the basketball court. He's averaging about 15 points and 6 rebounds a game for St Rita who as a team has disappointed so far this season. To me the best is yet to come for Charles Matthews, I foresee a dominant senior season for him. He is ranked in the Top 15 in the country on most recruiting sites. WHAT DOES HE BRING TO KENTUCKY???????? As I said before he brings versatility on both ends of the floor as he is a very good defender and willing defender, also can play point in a pinch. He has range out to the three point line and fits Calipari's dribble drive offense perfectly with his versatile skills. He is not outstanding in one thing, but very good in a number of things, shooting, scoring,rebounding, and passing. By committing so early he can start talking to other recruits to get them to join Kentucky. I as a Kentucky fan am glad he committed to us but want to see more from him on his high school team. Can he get his team to the State Finals this year? That will be tough with the Sectional they are in but St Rita has the talent. Let's see if he can explode in the IHSA Playoffs this year. THIS IS MY RANT FOR TODAY, WELCOME TO BBN CHARLES MATTHEWS!!!!!! GOD BLESS AND PEACE TO THE CREATURES!!!!!!!

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