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8th grader commits to Kentucky Wildcats

Yeah, kid sizes and athletic ability are starting to get ridiculous. You got parents who have their kids spend an inordinate amount of time training and going to camps at a very early age. I see it with a few kids in my son's T-ball league.
 
Well, he's still an infant, so if he signed anything, he can repudiate anytime before he turns 18 or reasonably thereafter. Still, an 8th grader with a college acceptance. No matter what, that's some bragging rights 🙂
 
Originally posted by: tfinch2
Originally posted by: KLin
http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/...asp?SID=910&CID=803673

6'4" 8th grader?!?!?!? :shocked:
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On one of my many trips to AAU nationals, there were 8th graders that were 6'8" and 6'9". The "Atlanta Celtics" had 3 players that were over 6'7". A 6'4" 8th grader is more common than you think at that level of play.
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No one is disputing who you seeing 'playing'...however; there aren't that many 6'4" men yet alone 8th graders around.
 
Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: tfinch2
Originally posted by: KLin
http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/...asp?SID=910&CID=803673

6'4" 8th grader?!?!?!? :shocked:
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On one of my many trips to AAU nationals, there were 8th graders that were 6'8" and 6'9". The "Atlanta Celtics" had 3 players that were over 6'7". A 6'4" 8th grader is more common than you think at that level of play.
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No one is disputing who you seeing 'playing'...however; there aren't that many 6'4" men yet alone 8th graders around.
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its called puberty.
 
Originally posted by: randay
Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: tfinch2
Originally posted by: KLin
http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/...asp?SID=910&CID=803673

6'4" 8th grader?!?!?!? :shocked:
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On one of my many trips to AAU nationals, there were 8th graders that were 6'8" and 6'9". The "Atlanta Celtics" had 3 players that were over 6'7". A 6'4" 8th grader is more common than you think at that level of play.
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No one is disputing who you seeing 'playing'...however; there aren't that many 6'4" men yet alone 8th graders around.
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its called puberty.
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When you hit it you will learn not everyone grows to 6'+
 
Things like this are just marketing for the particular program. UK does this partly to get exposure to west coast players. Remember Taylor King and his commitment to UCLA before HS? He bolted for Duke after that.
 
Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: randay
Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: tfinch2
Originally posted by: KLin
http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/...asp?SID=910&CID=803673

6'4" 8th grader?!?!?!? :shocked:
Click to expand...

On one of my many trips to AAU nationals, there were 8th graders that were 6'8" and 6'9". The "Atlanta Celtics" had 3 players that were over 6'7". A 6'4" 8th grader is more common than you think at that level of play.
Click to expand...

No one is disputing who you seeing 'playing'...however; there aren't that many 6'4" men yet alone 8th graders around.
Click to expand...

its called puberty.
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When you hit it you will learn not everyone grows to 6'+
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wow, you are pretty dumb.
 
Average height in the US is like 5'10.5" now. 6'4" is nothing unusual, especially when you're looking at a sport that favors taller athletes like basketball. A 6'4" athlete with the athletic ability and technique more commonly found in 5'10" athletes however, is unusual and attracts the attention of colleges.
 
Originally posted by: mylifeforaiur
Average height in the US is like 5'10.5" now. 6'4" is nothing unusual, especially when you're looking at a sport that favors taller athletes like basketball. A 6'4" athlete with the athletic ability and technique more commonly found in 5'10" athletes however, is unusual and attracts the attention of colleges.
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what is the percentage of people 6'4" and above?

the rest of your statement is like saying would you want $100 in mint bills or $1000 in rough ones.
 
Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: randay
Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: tfinch2
Originally posted by: KLin
http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/...asp?SID=910&CID=803673

6'4" 8th grader?!?!?!? :shocked:
Click to expand...

On one of my many trips to AAU nationals, there were 8th graders that were 6'8" and 6'9". The "Atlanta Celtics" had 3 players that were over 6'7". A 6'4" 8th grader is more common than you think at that level of play.
Click to expand...

No one is disputing who you seeing 'playing'...however; there aren't that many 6'4" men yet alone 8th graders around.
Click to expand...

its called puberty.
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When I hit it I learned I'd never get 6" like everyone around me 🙁
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Fixed
 
Originally posted by: MisterJackson
Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: randay
Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: tfinch2
Originally posted by: KLin
http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/...asp?SID=910&CID=803673

6'4" 8th grader?!?!?!? :shocked:
Click to expand...

On one of my many trips to AAU nationals, there were 8th graders that were 6'8" and 6'9". The "Atlanta Celtics" had 3 players that were over 6'7". A 6'4" 8th grader is more common than you think at that level of play.
Click to expand...

No one is disputing who you seeing 'playing'...however; there aren't that many 6'4" men yet alone 8th graders around.
Click to expand...

its called puberty.
Click to expand...

When I hit it I learned I'd never get 6" like everyone around me 🙁
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Fixed
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MisterJackson I was past 6" then, is that what you think a big one is? Guess that's why that song is 'I am sorry Ms. Jackson' eh?
 
I know athletes normally have pretty easy class schedules, but this kid is gonna be 14 years old taking college classes. In order to remain eligible he has to meet certain NCAA standards.
 
Originally posted by: Killerme33
I know athletes normally have pretty easy class schedules, but this kid is gonna be 14 years old taking college classes. In order to remain eligible he has to meet certain NCAA standards.
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wat
 
Originally posted by: Killerme33
I know athletes normally have pretty easy class schedules, but this kid is gonna be 14 years old taking college classes. In order to remain eligible he has to meet certain NCAA standards.
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Swing...and a miss...

MotionMan
 
Originally posted by: MotionMan
Originally posted by: Killerme33
I know athletes normally have pretty easy class schedules, but this kid is gonna be 14 years old taking college classes. In order to remain eligible he has to meet certain NCAA standards.
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Swing...and a miss...

MotionMan
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LMFAO!!!!! :laugh:
 
Sometimes, if you are going to be tall, it happens early. I was 6'0" when I was 13 and I was 6'3" (my final height) by the time I was 15.

Avery may not grow another inch.

MotionMan
 
Originally posted by: KLin
Originally posted by: MotionMan
Originally posted by: Killerme33
I know athletes normally have pretty easy class schedules, but this kid is gonna be 14 years old taking college classes. In order to remain eligible he has to meet certain NCAA standards.
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Swing...and a miss...

MotionMan
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LMFAO!!!!! :laugh:
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It would have been MORE funny if he played baseball!
 
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