Wildcats snag Meeks
Until the final days of his recruitment, Jodie Meeks had been a solid Alabama lean with a number of other schools rotating in at number two on his school list. But when the Kentucky began recruiting the 6-foot-4, 197-pound combo guard from Norcross (Ga.) High School, the Wildcats jumped to the top of his list and secured a commitment after this weekend's official visit.
"Jodie said it was an honor and privilege to be able to play for a school like Kentucky," said Meek's father Orestes Meeks. "The opportunity to play for a national championship is probably greater there. He really likes the prestige of the Kentucky program.
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"Jodie is really looking forward to going to Kentucky, and no one is going to work harder to be ready than he is."
Meeks, who averaged 17.5 points, 5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game as a junior, will join four-star prospect Derrick Jasper in the Wildcat backcourt. Other 2006 commitment Michael Porter is a likely candidate for prep school as Kentucky now focuses its attention on landing big men Brandan Wright and Deon Thompson.
Jodie Meeks scouting report:
A well built and athletic combo guard, Meeks has a knack for scoring with a smooth midrange pull up jumper and the ability to get to the rim with either hand. Also possessing a high basketball IQ, he does more than score. He defends well, gets in passing lanes and rebounds. Does need to improve the mechanics and consistency of his long range jumper.