Jalen Johnson, one of the top recruits in the 2020 class, is torn between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Duke Blue Devils.
Johnson told Kentucky.com that UK was his dream school growing up, but the Crystal Ball predictions on 24/7 Sports is swaying toward the Blue Devils.
“I like Kentucky a lot,” he said. “That’s been my dream school growing up. Coach Cal, it just meant a lot with him coming to my school like three times this year. Just to show that I’m a priority for them and they really want me, it means a lot.”
John Calipari and UK’s assistant coaches also kept tabs on him throughout the first weekend of the Nike EYBL season — the only time this spring that college coaches are permitted to watch prospects on the court. Johnson had 16 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in his first game Saturday morning, showing off his unselfish, all-around game on a team that features multiple five-star recruits.
“What I like about Jalen is his versatility,” 247Sports analyst Evan Daniels told the Herald-Leader. “He’s pushing 6-8 and he can handle the ball. He’s a really good passer. He can play some with the ball in his hands. He can play on the perimeter. He can play as a face-up ‘4’. There’s just a lot you can do with him, and I think his versatility and his passing ability are probably the things that stick out to me the most.”
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