Pitts 6-8 GUARD Cameron Johnson: an excellent grad transfer with TWO years of elegibility

[FeliSilvestris]

Pitts returning leading scorer 6-8 GUARD Cameron Johnson (<---), an excellent shooter, will graduate this spring in THREE years and transfer with 2 years of eligibility remaining. He had Ivy league offers, out of HS.

Johnson averaged 11.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game this season. He was two-time All-ACC Academic Team and a 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-District selection, and finished fifth in the ACC in three-point percentage (.415).

Seems absolutely perfect for NU. A great shooting 6-8 guard would be the ultimate utility player, in case of injuries down the stretch. CC should be first to offer him regardless of what any other recruit does.

 

[catcrazy]

I suspect he had a personality clash with Stallings who from what I have heard can be difficult to get along with but is a good coach. I agree sounds like a Paul Pressey type player in the form of a point forward and would offer the guy quickly provided there are no red flags

 

[FeliSilvestris]

I suspect he had a personality clash with Stallings who from what I have heard can be difficult to get along with but is a good coach. I agree sounds like a Paul Pressey type player in the form of a point forward and would offer the guy quickly provided there are no red flags

Perhaps he just wanted to play his final 2 seasons in a more competitive team. Pitts finished 14 out of 15 in the ACC!
He may be a Pressey-type but 3-inches taller, with guard skills (PP was a forward)!
I haven't heard anything about his D, but I suspect it's at worst adequate, after 3 years in the ACC.

 

[suger]

Perhaps he just wanted to play his final 2 seasons in a more competitive team. Pitts finished 14 out of 15 in the ACC!
He may be a Pressey-type but 3-inches taller, with guard skills (PP was a forward)!
I haven't heard anything about his D, but I suspect it's at worst adequate, after 3 years in the ACC.

Dad wants him at a high profile academic school in case pro game does not work out. Having said that he is just "growing" into his body.

 

[FeliSilvestris]

Dad wants him at a high profile academic school in case pro game does not work out.

If so, then NU would seem to be in a strong position, offering a potentially unbeatable combination of top-notch academics, arguably the premier athletic/academic conference, a relatively competitive team (with a good chance to contend for the B1G title next season) plus immediate playing time opportunities. Stanford would be a solid alternative, excellent academically, but somewhat behind NU athletically (BkB) as of now just as PAC12 BkB is also significantly behind the B1G (except for the teams at the very top). Playing time at Duke would be far more difficult to predict, since they are fairly deep and typically welcome a very strong class of recruits, every year. He would probably play some at Duke, but who knows how much (almost certainly far less than he would at NU).

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Sounds like a decent guy

 

[FeliSilvestris]

A short highlight film of a Pitts game, shows some nice plays by Cameron (#23, white uniform) at both ends of the court.

 

[NJCat]

If so, then NU would seem to be in a strong position, offering a potentially unbeatable combination of top-notch academics, arguably the premier athletic/academic conference, a relatively competitive team (with a good chance to contend for the B1G title next season) plus immediate playing time opportunities. Stanford would be a solid alternative, excellent academically, but somewhat behind NU athletically (BkB) as of now just as PAC12 BkB is also significantly behind the B1G (except for the teams at the very top). Playing time at Duke would be far more difficult to predict, since they are fairly deep and typically welcome a very strong class of recruits, every year. He would probably play some at Duke, but who knows how much (almost certainly far less than he would at NU).

Unfortunately, NU only has a 6,800 seat refurbished gym so there is no point in coming to play in Evanston......

 

[willycat]

A short highlight film of a Pitts game, shows some nice plays by Cameron (#23, white uniform) at both ends of the court.

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Like him! very athletic for a big man and also a pretty good passer. A 6-8 guard would create some interesting match-ups. Could be second coming of "Magic". Ok well not quite there, yet.

 

[mickbula]

Tell this fellow to apply to Kellogg? What sort of degree will he graduate with from PItt? We have a very good selection of different fields to study for two years to get his Master's degree. I think this guy might be one of our best options insofar as transfers go. I hope CC is recruiting him now.

 

[Walker Fan]

FS is simply blindly guessing or listing potential transfer's names with no basis in fact. Tack it up to another irrelevant post by the King of Irrelevance!

 

[FeliSilvestris]

FS is simply blindly guessing or listing potential transfer's names with no basis in fact.

What exactly am I guessing? Go over the OP and any other in this thread and come up with a list...

 

[FeliSilvestris]

Tell this fellow to apply to Kellogg? What sort of degree will he graduate with from PItt?

I understand he's a communication (<---) major. That probably means Medill in terms of NU's schools (which is a good thing, given the reputation of that school).

 

[willycat]

FS is simply blindly guessing or listing potential transfer's names with no basis in fact. Tack it up to another irrelevant post by the King of Irrelevance!

I actually find FS's possible transfer listings interesting. In fact more then one poster had asked whether someone could post potential players who could transfer to NU. Good stuff or we could go back to predicting next seasons staring lineup.

 

[Deeringfish]

I actually find FS's possible transfer listings interesting. In fact more then one poster had asked whether someone could post potential players who could transfer to NU. Good stuff or we could go back to predicting next seasons staring lineup.

I find them interesting too. If he were posting under a different name he wouldn't be getting this kind of push back on this topic and if he didn't get the push back, he wouldn't feel compelled to respond.
It is a topic; "Transfers who are out there." Corbi does similar stuff with high school students in football and I love it.
FS, you got a bad rep man.

 

[FeliSilvestris]

FS, you got a bad rep man.

I do...with a handful of posters (or login names). They're unconditional supporters of anything and everything that the AD does. They must have their reasons. Some have publicly stated a link with the AD. Others haven't. But remember, they are anonymous. Who knows who is actually behind the username of an unconditional supporter of the AD?

 

[Walker Fan]

NU is going after Mark Smith. Hopefully, they have reopened their pursuit of Clifton Moore, a 6'10" forward who recently de-committed from Indiana. Hopefully, NU gets these two stud recruits, but if they fall prey to bogus recruiting pleas from other schools, here are the best 5 transfers from the 2017 season:

Best 5 possible transfers from the 2017 season:
1. C 7' Chase Jeter from Duke - 5 star recruit, no. 15 recruit in the nation in 2015. Got lost on the bench at Duke as many high school All-Americans do. Maybe Collins was involved in his initial recruiting as a high school sophomore;
2. G 6'6", 210 lbs. Nick King from Alabama 5-star recruit (no. 28) from 2013 class. Averaged 7.2 ppg, 4.8 rebs./game;
3. F 6'8", 225 lbs. Noah Dickerson from Washington - 4-star recruit, no. 88 - 12.5
ppg, 8.2 rebs./game. Would be a great backup to Law and Falzon as the starters at forward;
4. C/F 6'9"/6'10" Mark Donnal from Michigan - 4 star recruit, no. 93. Scored some key points in NU's key victory over UM on March 1, 2017. Would be a very solid backup to Pardon and Benson. Most teams need three bigs to make a deep run in tourney;
5. F Tevin Mack from Texas. Two seasons left. 4-star recruit, no. 68 overall. Last season scored 14.8 ppp, 4.8 rebounds per game.

Why not go for the best transfers at NU, a top 20-25 preseason team with 10 returning players and poised to make a Sweet Sixteen or better? We don't settle in recruiting as prior regimes have done at NU. The premier combination of athletics and academics in the NCAA.

 

[willycat]

NU is going after Mark Smith. Hopefully, they have reopened their pursuit of Clifton Moore, a 6'10" forward who recently de-committed from Indiana. Hopefully, NU gets these two stud recruits, but if they fall prey to bogus recruiting pleas from other schools, here are the best 5 transfers from the 2017 season:

Best 5 possible transfers from the 2017 season:
1. C 7' Chase Jeter from Duke - 5 star recruit, no. 15 recruit in the nation in 2015. Got lost on the bench at Duke as many high school All-Americans do. Maybe Collins was involved in his initial recruiting as a high school sophomore;
2. G 6'6", 210 lbs. Nick King from Alabama 5-star recruit (no. 28) from 2013 class. Averaged 7.2 ppg, 4.8 rebs./game;
3. F 6'8", 225 lbs. Noah Dickerson from Washington - 4-star recruit, no. 88 - 12.5
ppg, 8.2 rebs./game. Would be a great backup to Law and Falzon as the starters at forward;
4. C/F 6'9"/6'10" Mark Donnal from Michigan - 4 star recruit, no. 93. Scored some key points in NU's key victory over UM on March 1, 2017. Would be a very solid backup to Pardon and Benson. Most teams need three bigs to make a deep run in tourney;
5. F Tevin Mack from Texas. Two seasons left. 4-star recruit, no. 68 overall. Last season scored 14.8 ppp, 4.8 rebounds per game.

Why not go for the best transfers at NU, a top 20-25 preseason team with 10 returning players and poised to make a Sweet Sixteen or better? We don't settle in recruiting as prior regimes have done at NU. The premier combination of athletics and academics in the NCAA.

What's not to like about the 6-8 guard from Pitt? Also can the guys you listed academically qualify at NU? Especially the guys from Alabama, Washington and Texas. Just wondering.

 

[mikewebb68]

I do...with a handful of posters (or login names). They're inconditional supporters of anything and everything that the AD does. They must have their reasons. Some have publicly stated a link with the AD. Others haven't. But remember, they are anonymous. Who knows who is actually behind an inconditional supporter?

A handful? Please list all of the people who support your efforts here. If only a handful dislike your posts, you should be able to name a ton of posters. I'll wait....

For the record, I have zero ties to the AD, and believe that you are one of the nut worst posters on this board. Who's with me?

 

[Walker Fan]

100 percent in agreement with MikeWebb68.

FS still has not figured out that NU made the tourney.

 

[No Chores]

I find them interesting too. If he were posting under a different name he wouldn't be getting this kind of push back on this topic and if he didn't get the push back, he wouldn't feel compelled to respond.
It is a topic; "Transfers who are out there." Corbi does similar stuff with high school students in football and I love it.
FS, you got a bad rep man.

Deering and willy,I could not agree more! Whatever compels some posters to bash these very interesting posts by FS about potential transfers is beyond me. Really wish they would take their baloney elsewhere.

 

[FeliSilvestris]

Best 5 possible transfers from the 2017 season:

First, if you want to post potential transfers to NU go right ahead. But do it in your own thread. I opened this thread to discuss specifically the case of Cameron Johnson, who for the reasons given above, seems an excellent fit to NU (and viceversa).

Secondly, I have focused on grad transfers (having already mentioned Mark Donnal, for example). The reason is that signing date is days away and NU still has 2 scholarships available, which may possibly go unused depending on decisions that recruits will make. A grad transfer allows the program to get some immediate use of those schollies for next year, while preserving full flexibility for the 2018 class (2019 in the case of CJ). Furthermore, the right grad transfer can be of real immediate help. Even a highly rated recruit may need time to develop physically, may need to work on his D or his long-range shot, etc, whereas the right grad transfer is really ready to help. Personally I'd much rather see Cameron (who has proven himself in arguably the toughest BkB conference and has some truly unique strengths) joining the cats than MSmith, who is very promising but 100% unproven at the college level.

As far as I am concerned, if both Cameron (with his unique strengths) and either Cal's 7-footer Rooks, or Mich's 6-9 Donnal joined the cats, and no one goes down for more that a few games at a time, NU should reach the S16 and quite possibly win the B1G, next season.

A normal transfer might be considered, but he wouldn't provide any help next season for obvious reasons. It is important that NU fields a complete team next year, to try to build some momentum, and hopefully put a stream of good seasons in a row.

 

[mikewebb68]

First, if you want to post potential transfers to NU go right ahead. But do it in your own thread. I opened this thread to discuss specifically the case of Cameron Johnson, who for the reasons given above, seems an excellent fit to NU (and viceversa).

Secondly, I have focused on grad transfers (having already mentioned Mark Donnal, for example). The reason is that signing date is days away and NU still has 2 scholarships available, which may possibly go unused depending on decisions that recruits will make. A grad transfer allows the program to get some immediate use of those schollies for next year, while preserving full flexibility for the 2018 class (2019 in the case of CJ). Furthermore, the right grad transfer can be of real immediate help. Even a highly rated recruit may need time to develop physically, may need to work on his D or his long-range shot, etc, whereas the right grad transfer is really ready to help. Personally I'd much rather see Cameron (who has proven himself in arguably the toughest BkB conference and has some truly unique strengths) joining the cats than MSmith, who is very promising but 100% unproven at the college level.

As far as I am concerned, if both Cameron (with his unique strengths) and either Cal's 7-footer Rooks, or Mich's 6-9 Donnal joined the cats, and no one goes down for more that a few games at a time, NU should reach the S16 and quite possibly win the B1G, next season.

A normal transfer might be considered, but he wouldn't provide any help next season for obvious reasons. It is important that NU fields a complete team next year, to try to build some momentum, and hopefully put a stream of good seasons in a row.

Did you really just tell Walker that he can't post in YOUR thread? Just ROFL.

 

[FeliSilvestris]

Did you really just tell Walker that he can't post in YOUR thread? Just ROFL.

Don't you know how to read?

I very clearly stated that if he wants to deviate from the topic of this thread as indicated in the subject line he should open another thread. Isn't that the purpose of the subject line? He shouldn't hijack this thread to discuss something else, when he can simply open another one. Doesn't that make sense to you?

Your constant and extremely obvious antagonizing and provoking me is getting real old. It's a shame you find nothing better to do with your time.

 

[Deeringfish]

Did you really just tell Walker that he can't post in YOUR thread? Just ROFL.

Baby steps to a healthy thread.

 

[Walker Fan]

Are you for real? Do you really think Coach Collins is going to sit on the two last scholarships? He has contingency plans worked out if Plan A does not work out and if Plan B does not work out and have 100 percent in his basketball evaluation skills. And I have no confidence in your basketball analytical skills. So that means that Cameron Johnson is not the end all be all.

 

[IGNORE2]

A handful? Please list all of the people who support your efforts here. If only a handful dislike your posts, you should be able to name a ton of posters. I'll wait....

For the record, I have zero ties to the AD, and believe that you are one of the nut worst posters on this board. Who's with me?

crickets.... walker or virginia - aren't you going to back up Mike? While I find many of FS' posts not to my taste, I choose to pass over them. I think his recent posting on grad transfer possibilities more enlightening than a simple look at verbal commits.

Other than the Duke C and possible CCC connections, I found Walker's transfer list irrelevant and funny. I will make a wager with the walkchild - if any of the other four end up at NU, I will change my handle for a year to whatever Walky wants. If not, then he will post for a year under a handle of my choosing What say ya walkboy?

 

[hdhntr1]

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First, if you want to post potential transfers to NU go right ahead. But do it in your own thread. I opened this thread to discuss specifically the case of Cameron Johnson, who for the reasons given above, seems an excellent fit to NU (and viceversa).

Secondly, I have focused on grad transfers (having already mentioned Mark Donnal, for example). The reason is that signing date is days away and NU still has 2 scholarships available, which may possibly go unused depending on decisions that recruits will make. A grad transfer allows the program to get some immediate use of those schollies for next year, while preserving full flexibility for the 2018 class (2019 in the case of CJ). Furthermore, the right grad transfer can be of real immediate help. Even a highly rated recruit may need time to develop physically, may need to work on his D or his long-range shot, etc, whereas the right grad transfer is really ready to help. Personally I'd much rather see Cameron (who has proven himself in arguably the toughest BkB conference and has some truly unique strengths) joining the cats than MSmith, who is very promising but 100% unproven at the college level.

As far as I am concerned, if both Cameron (with his unique strengths) and either Cal's 7-footer Rooks, or Mich's 6-9 Donnal joined the cats, and no one goes down for more that a few games at a time, NU should reach the S16 and quite possibly win the B1G, next season.

A normal transfer might be considered, but he wouldn't provide any help next season for obvious reasons. It is important that NU fields a complete team next year, to try to build some momentum, and hopefully put a stream of good seasons in a row.

Why can't we have both? We have two open scholarships and both offer different advantages. Smith more long term and Cameron more immediate. Second why can Walker not post hear? Probably should have included Cameron in his list as that is the title of the thread. Would sort of pull posts together.

 

[FeliSilvestris]

Why can't we have both? We have two open scholarships and both offer different advantages. Smith more long term and Cameron more immediate.

The importance of Cameron, IMHO, is that as a 6-8 very athletic guard he could conceivably play at least 3, possibly 4 positions on the floor in an emergency, or for specific match-ups or game situations. That's a luxury that few teams would have, and could be critical in a B1G title or deep NCAAT run. Furthermore, as the ACC 5th best 3P shooter he'd definitely address a need, since at times it seems Mac is the only one who can hit a 3P (and occasionally, not even he). He could also create mach-up problems for opposing guards, whom he may post-up. As if that wasn't enough Cameron seems to be a good rebounder who plays solid D. Best of all, it'd seem NU would be a great situation for his development both academically and athletically...a match made in heaven, IMHO...I do hope both sides see it.

MS seems to have a lot of potential. However, if Cameron, who is 100% proven at the highest collegiate level and ready to contribute, did join the cats, the priority should be a real big. The Cal 7-1 265 center would seem perfect, with the Michigan 6-9 240 PF Donnal an excellent alternative. If NU were to add Cameron plus one of these 2 bigs, only injuries could prevent it from a serious B1G title and S16 or better run.

 

[No Chores]

Don't you know how to read?

I very clearly stated that if he wants to deviate from the topic of this thread as indicated in the subject line he should open another thread. Isn't that the purpose of the subject line? He shouldn't hijack this thread to discuss something else, when he can simply open another one. Doesn't that make sense to you?

Your constant and extremely obvious antagonizing and provoking me is getting real old. It's a shame you find nothing better to do with your time.

Feli, right you are but let it go. Mike is a self-declared board moderator who has little idea about what goes on in a baskeball game. In the meantime, keep up the good work!

 

[SciCat]

Feli, right you are but let it go. Mike is a self-declared board moderator who has little idea about what goes on in a baskeball game. In the meantime, keep up the good work!

No less of a moderator than you appear to be. It goes both ways, dude.

 

[Walker Fan]

Backward Bob makes an appearance. He still has not figured out that Caleb Swanigan is a better prospect than led footed Isaac Haas. Did you watch the Purdue - Kansas game genius? Not.

The top 5 transfer list was from a source and not mindless speculation from FS. Those are random shots in the dark. There is no connection of Cameron Johnson to NU but the only reports where Cameron Johnson is going to is that he went to same high school as John Calipari and the only school that any blog has pointed to is Kentucky. Until a transfer has announced a list, we are purely speculating with no basis in fact.

What is not speculation is that NU has offered Mark Smith and has offered Clifton Moore earlier in the year. So more educated speculation is that Collins prefers recruiting high school seniors over transfers.

Yes, Mike Webb has a ton more basketball expertise and acumen than FS and Backward Bobby (I.e. Frick and Frack).

 

[FeliSilvestris]

mindless speculation from FS. Those are random shots in the dark. There is no connection of Cameron Johnson to NU

You seem to misunderstand what this and similar threads are about, or pretend not to in your never ending quest to gratuitously provoke and flame-bait.

NO ONE is saying that we know for a fact that (a) NU is recruiting this potential transfer or (b) that he has approached or mentioned NU.

We are simply saying, this is a grad transfer that MAY interest NU for these specific reasons. And NU MAY interest him, for these specific reasons.

Obviously he is a solid student and have been honored as such, and apparently (according to a post above) his father has expressed that they are interested in a higher profile academic school. So, it is not 'mindless speculation' that he MAY be interested in NU.

There is no speculation, because we are not saying that any contact has ALREADY occurred. We are saying that it would be good if such contact did occur, because it may benefit both sides.

If this bothers you, consider ignoring these threads and/or opening yourself threads that meet your "standards". That'd be more useful and constructive than provoking and annoying people who simply want to have a civilized discussion of relevant issues.

 

[mikewebb68]

crickets.... walker or virginia - aren't you going to back up Mike? While I find many of FS' posts not to my taste, I choose to pass over them. I think his recent posting on grad transfer possibilities more enlightening than a simple look at verbal commits.

Other than the Duke C and possible CCC connections, I found Walker's transfer list irrelevant and funny. I will make a wager with the walkchild - if any of the other four end up at NU, I will change my handle for a year to whatever Walky wants. If not, then he will post for a year under a handle of my choosing What say ya walkboy?

Uh, Walker already supported by position in this thread.

 

[Walker Fan]

BTW, FS, Gonzaga is good. Very good. Championship good.

 

[No Chores]

No less of a moderator than you appear to be. It goes both ways, dude.

Laughable!

 

[No Chores]

Backward Bob makes an appearance. He still has not figured out that Caleb Swanigan is a better prospect than led footed Isaac Haas. Did you watch the Purdue - Kansas game genius? Not.

The top 5 transfer list was from a source and not mindless speculation from FS. Those are random shots in the dark. There is no connection of Cameron Johnson to NU but the only reports where Cameron Johnson is going to is that he went to same high school as John Calipari and the only school that any blog has pointed to is Kentucky. Until a transfer has announced a list, we are purely speculating with no basis in fact.

What is not speculation is that NU has offered Mark Smith and has offered Clifton Moore earlier in the year. So more educated speculation is that Collins prefers recruiting high school seniors over transfers.

Yes, Mike Webb has a ton more basketball expertise and acumen than FS and Backward Bobby (I.e. Frick and Frack).

Unbelievably dumb, but carry on!

 

[FeliSilvestris]

Gonzaga is...Championship good.

Somebody started to talk trash too soon, it seems.

 

[EvanstonCat]

Somebody started to talk trash too soon, it seems.

Uh... they got to the Final 2. That means they are pretty good.

 

[willycat]

Uh... they got to the Final 2. That means they are pretty good.

Just not very good.