GEORGETOWN A FAVORITE OF 2010 KENNEDY

Markus Kennedy, 6-foot-8 power forward from class of 2010 was one of the best players at the recent Hoop Group High School Showcase.

According to Jeff Borzello of the NBE Basketball Report, Kennedy did not demonstrate his dominance during the entire tournament, but when St. Pat’s needed him to takeover, he gladly obliged.

First of all, according to a source with knowledge of the situation, he is supposed to be 7-foot-2 when he finishes growing. If that ends up being true, look out. Offensively, Kennedy is an outstanding force inside. He can finish around the rim, and is a ferocious dunker with both hands. He moves without the ball extremely well, constantly making himself available. He gets great position inside, enabling him to get easy baskets once he gets the ball. Kennedy also has decent hands. If he does not have a shot, he looks to pass the ball and does not force shots. He had a tendency to miss a few open lay-ups at times down low, but also showed the ability to finish with contact. While he does run the floor fairly well, he will need to play in more of a half-court setting in college.

“[My strengths are] as a rebounder, passer and screener. I need to work on my conditioning, though. I’m just running miles per day to try and get more stamina.”

Defensively, he is a very shot-blocker who also changes shots without even touching them. However, he did fall victim to pump-fakes a couple of times when going for a block. He also needs to lose weight and get in better shape.

Schools alread in hot pursuit include Louisville, Xavier, Penn State, Rutgers, Rider and Ohio State. Kennedy lists his favorites as Ohio State and Georgetown. The Hoyas have shown interest, but haven’t offered yet.