Rick Pitino made some interesting comments following Louisville’s two losses in Puerto Rico last night.
After the game, Pitino told the media that Damion Lee, a transfer from Drexel, is “a little bit better version of Ron Mercer.”
Here is Pitino’s exact quote:
“You know, he’s a little bit better version of Ron Mercer, because he can put it on the floor. Ron was terrific. He’s such a quick slasher in and out. He can run pick and rolls better than Ron.”
Mercer, you might recall, scored 1,013 points in two seasons at Kentucky and was drafted No. 6 overall in the NBA Draft following his sophomore season.
Lee scored 36 points in Louisville’s loss to Puerto Rico’s senior national team last night.
