By NICK MEDLINE
CHICAGO — Monday’s McDonald’s All-American game practice had a bit of everything: intriguing post matchups, impressive performances, highlight plays, but most of all, a great amount of intensity from start to finish. ZAGSBLOG was on hand to take notes from the morning session.
— Kevin Knox, the undecided Tampa (FL) Catholic small forward, showcased the most impressive all-around offensive game today. He knocked down high-arcing three-pointers, and showed an ability to finish around the rim. “I thought I played really hard, made some shots, and got passes to my friends,” Knox said after the practice. “It’s all fun and games off the court, but on the court, it’s straight business.” Knox added that the Kentucky commits on his team — Quade Green, P.J. Washington, Jarred Vanderbilt and Nick Richards — are making a “24/7” pitch for him to join them in Lexington. Knox said he plans for a mid-April decision (after the Jordan Brand Classic), and players declaring for the NBA Draft will factor into this decision. Duke, Kentucky, North Carolina and Florida State are in the mix, and Knox added that Michael Porter Jr. is now pitching Missouri to him.