Georgetowners were pleased yesterday with news of Kentucky’s current freshman wing Jordan Burkes the Hoyas’ pick was announced. For an introduction to your decision, click here.
But what kind of player is this guy, a 6’9″, 200-pound performer from Decatur, AL? We tried to answer that question.
Immediately following are the questions asked and segmented responses received from David Sisk, a longtime writer for Rivals.com, who enjoys a Kentucky primary beat with CatsIllustrated.com. Few available know as much about these Wildcats, and being a former coach, Sisk sees the game on a deeper level than many of his teammates.
In short, Sisk, the talented, knowledgeable and short-lived CatsIllustrated.com staff writer, is a go-to for all things UK roundball. The full transcript of the interview is at Premium Court.
Following his part, find a collection of tweets and even a Youtube post, all related to Burks’ game. Rounding out the offering are some tweets pertinent to him, in general.
Of course, there is still more available at Premium Court
Sisk’s Soliloquy
1) Offensively, what type of player is Burks?
Jordan Burks came to Kentucky as the Overtime Elite leading scorer for the 2022-23 season. He was listed as a guard, but appeared to be part of a larger wing. Interestingly, John Calipari played with him at the four, which will likely be his position at Georgetown. He did…
2) Defensively?
Burks is a long player, but he is not a physical specimen. He will be able to switch and defend multiple positions from two to four. He will also…
3) Why were your minutes so short?
I believe Burks came to Kentucky knowing he wouldn’t get many minutes. Once that decision is made, it will be difficult to break into John Calipari’s lineup. Kentucky had a very talented roster last season that underperformed. Calipari…
4) Was he a guy who still had the necessary tools to develop them?
Burks needs to be in a developmental program. This phrase is not in John Calipari’s vocabulary. It was a unique environment where…
5) Was your departure expected?
Burks was likely one of two or three returning players. I feel like if Coach Cal had…
Burks the Baller
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