There are some athletes growing up that are seemingly the best at every sport they play. Whether it is throwing on the shoulder pads or lacing up a pair of high-tops, these kids are on every all star team and always are earning all-league status in their respective sport.
Luke Kennard, of Franklin High School in Ohio, is one of these athletes.
Based solely on his offers in basketball and football, it would appear that Kennard is better on the hardwood. The rising junior boasts a slew of offers from big-time programs such as Kentucky, Louisville, Duke, Michigan State, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Notre Dame, Cincinnati and Ohio State, according to an article by Central Kentucky News.
The best word to describe Luke Kennard?
In an era where fundamentals and a sound knowledge of the game of basketball has gone to the wayside, to a large extent thanks to the AAU culture, Kennard has a great foundation from which to build his game on.
According to Bales: “Ever since he was a little boy, his dad made him work at his skills like dribbling with both hands, seeing the court, shooting. All the big-name coaches are impressed with his skills.”
The big question that most college suitors are wondering is: Will it be basketball or football?
Rodney Roberts, the athletic director at Franklin High School, explained that the football recruiting process has been slower than the basketball primarily because Kennard plays in so many more basketball games than football during the year:
By all accounts, Kennard appears to be the kind of kid who will be successful at whichever sport he elects to play at the next level. In this day and age, it’s so rare to see a Division 1 athlete play multiple sports -- especially ones that come in consecutive seasons -- but is that a possibility for Kennard? Furthermore, is that even a route he would entertain?
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