Each and every time Phenom Hoop Report gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player.
Here is the latest commitment.
Player: Bobby Pettiford
Class: 2021
Committed to: Kansas
What are they getting in Pettiford:
Pettiford is an undervalued guard nationally but really do think he could be a tremendous piece for the Jayhawks. Kansas has found success with North Carolina guards before, with the latest in Devon Dotson. Pettiford is strong in being a lead guard, really being exceptional in the open court, something Kansas has had in the past before. He is quick and explosive but also brings nice strength to the table as well. He is known for his scoring, averaging nearly 19 points per game over four years and never seeing a true dip in his stats. He has also continued to make strides with his outside shooting, shooting nearly 40 percent from three this past season. A blend of strength, quickness, and scoring ability on multiple levels, Pettiford could really be a tremendous fit at Kansas over the next few years.
Coach’s Thoughts (Jake Wohlfeil – South Granville)
“He is a stud. He is just as good off the court as he is on the court. Bobby has incredible athleticism, his explosiveness, strength, body control, and ball handling are elite. He has a unique desire to compete and win. His leadership has come a long way; he is our voice. He leads by example and with his vocal confidence he instills in his teammates. He is a dream player to coach.”
What Was Said by Phenom Hoops:
“Bobby Pettiford is a star in the making. He averaged 21.8 PPG, collected 6.0 RPG, and dished out 7.4 APG. Pettiford led South Granville to a 30-1 record with their lone loss coming to the hands of NCHSAA 2A power Farmville Central. Pettiford has a unique blend of athleticism and an advanced skill set. He can score from all three levels and has the ability to create scoring opportunities for himself or for his teammates. Simply put, Pettiford has the ability to make the difficult move look easy. In addition, Pettiford is extremely efficient going left and finishing at the rim or dropping dimes to open teammates.”
“Pettiford’s ability to get downhill with his athleticism and strength was almost unstoppable. He has low handles and can lull you asleep at times, but shows his burst to get to the rim and finish tough. “
“For starters, he’s an incredible all-around athlete that chooses to play at constant breakneck speeds. Pettiford securing a rebound or even getting an inbounds pass is an instant fast-break opportunity, which cannot be said for a vast majority of point guards across the country. He’s so ridiculously fast in the open floor that opponents can only hope to slow him down because they are certainly not stopping him. Pettiford has excellent vision and pin-point passing instincts from legitimately anywhere on the court, which only makes him tougher to contain. He gets downhill whenever he wants and has the burst to rise up and finish against anyone but also sets up others quite regularly. Pettiford is a reliable defender with mirror-like quickness and positioning, which allows him to force on-ball turnovers at a terrific rate.”
Check out the highlights from before, before his decommitment from Louisville