Ky Madden, a native of
Arkansas, has been watched by Coach John Pelphrey closely. Before his
emergence, Madden reportedly told sources he had a top two of Ole Miss and
Arkansas. However, with his progression, more schools have called, and he
opened up his recruitment.
Madden, a 6-foot-5 shooting
guard, has great physical tools to succeed. According to his father, his son
has no favorite, but does plan to visit schools before announcing his
discretion.
UConn will be first,
September 8-10, Baylor, September 11th, then Ole Miss and Arkansas. Since
Arkansas and Ole Miss are close to home, Madden isn't so sure about the dates,
but did say either the 17th or 24th of September.
However, seeing that B.J.
Young announced his decision to be a Razorback, Madden seems out of reach.
Madden plays the same
position as Young. He has the physical abilities, scoring mentality and
continues to create buzz that recruiters like.
Madden does have a dark-side
that many recruiters would like to throw to the side. His temper continues to
flare on court, and that throws red flags to many programs.
Nonetheless, Madden is too
talented to pass up if you’re any college program. But trying to acquire both
Madden and Young will be tougher than adding Quincy Miller to an already
stacked Kentucky recruiting class.
Don't count it out. With the
progression of Young, I assume he will make his way to the point guard position
before the end of his senior year in High School. With that, Young could be
placed at the lead position in the backcourt, which opens up room for Madden on
the wing.
Collectively with Madden and
Young, Arkansas can be dominant. But don't expect to see them together. It's
tough trying to acquire two highly touted recruits that play the same position. Don't forget, it has happened!
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