Arizona has shown interest in Kentucky SG transfer Jermarl Baker

[ChrisZona]

I personally don't see the excitement for this kid. Had to sit out his freshman year due to a knee injury and for a shooter only shot 31% from the 3 and 33% from the field. I think I'd rather land Umade and look for a shooter in the 2020 class.

[KansasCityCats]

I have mixed emotions.  We should need a SG in 2020 (assuming Hazzard graduates and Green leaves).

This kid will be stronger and more mature than a freshman...however he seems to be selfish on his recruiting videos.  He makes some beautiful passes, but generally takes contested jumpers without hesitation.

[UAlum]

I personally don't see the excitement for this kid. Had to sit out his freshman year due to a knee injury and for a shooter only shot 31% from the 3 and 33% from the field. I think I'd rather land Umade and look for a shooter in the 2020 class.

I don't have any real insight into UK basketball and why Jemarl struggled to see the floor or why he didn't shoot well when he did

Here are a few thoughts for optimism:
-He is already regarded as an elite shooter
-He is freakishly quick laterally and is already regarded as an elite perimeter defender
-He will be 22 with 3 years of experience around high major basketball (1 year with Miller's system) by the time he's ready to play for us. I believe he would transfer redshirt next year which would make him a 22 year old redshirt sophomore!

If he can come in and be our lockdown defender and shoot 40% from deep we obviously want him

[ChrisZona]

I personally don't see the excitement for this kid. Had to sit out his freshman year due to a knee injury and for a shooter only shot 31% from the 3 and 33% from the field. I think I'd rather land Umade and look for a shooter in the 2020 class.

I don't have any real insight into UK basketball and why Jemarl struggled to see the floor or why he didn't shoot well when he did

Here are a few thoughts for optimism:
-He is already regarded as an elite shooter
-He is freakishly quick laterally and is already regarded as an elite perimeter defender
-He will be 22 with 3 years of experience around high major basketball (1 year with Miller's system) by the time he's ready to play for us. I believe he would transfer redshirt next year which would make him a 22 year old redshirt sophomore!

If he can come in and be our lockdown defender and shoot 40% from deep we obviously want him

No doubt. I do think he could potentially be a solid player for us should he commit, but he just wouldn't on the top of my list of transfers if it were up to me I'd probably prefer someone like Brown or Umade instead.

And for his poor shooting there are number of reasons that could have effected his shooting. For one he did sit out a whole year due to injury and was obviously going to experience some rust. And Kentucky is obviously a tough place to find minutes if you're not an NBA ready caliber player. Which could have very easily effected his confidence and rhythm ultimately leading to his lackluster numbers. But my biggest concern really is his injury I don't know if there's any history with potential knee problems but it's a bit concerning especially after seeing it effect us last year with Williams (Knee) and Jeter (Back) and now Green with his shoulder issues.

[Jdmarti]

Baker is on campus right now taking his visit wonder if browns is over already. Sean Miller booked a busy weekend.

[Jdmarti]

See if miller can pull in brown an baker.

[WILD]

Baker will be a Wildcat.

[Jdmarti]

Thank for the update wild .

[MDcAtZ]

Baker will be a Wildcat.

Great start to the 2020 class! Thanks Wild!

[Jdmarti]

I understand he struggled at Kentucky  hopefully he  doesn't at arizona if he comes hear