Kevin "Yogi" Ferrell Update

The class of 2012 is absolutely loaded with talent. Names like D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera, Dejuan Marerro, Ron Patterson, Jeremy Hollowell have blown up on the recruiting scene over the past year or so and these guys have truly become national level recruits. One name that often gets forgotten or left out of conversations regarding the incoming sophomore class is Park Tudor point guard Kevin "Yogi" Ferrell, once hailed as the best fourth grader in the nation by a recruiting service. Yogi took the past two seasons off of AAU ball to work on his game, and also to find just the right fit in a summer team. Well, the hard work and patience has paid dividends in the form of big-time attention from D1 coaches and, as of today, two brand new scholarship offers. Both the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Butler Bulldogs have stepped forward and offered the lightning quick 5'9 point guard. There are definite connections and reasons for these two schools desiring the services of Yogi outside of his tremendous summer play. Ohio State has been in need of point guard help ever since the early defection of Mike Conley to the NBA, which was followed by the transfer of Anthony Crater. They do have Liberty-Benton standout Aaron Craft locked up for 2010, but point is still an area of concern for the Buckeyes. Butler should come as no surprise since Ferrell's high school coach is former Butler and New Castle star Darnell Archey, who would certainly love to see his star player end up at his alma mater. Congrats to Yogi, who has certainly earned what he has received with his strong play this summer and in the past high school season! More offers are sure to come....