Kasey Hill

"A textbook floor general, who is always in complete command on the court. Hill can get to wherever he wants on the court combining a tight and fluid handle with excellent court vision and feel for the game."

This is just some of the praise Kasey Hill received from Mike Grimala in the ESPN article Kasey Hill: Who do you think you are?. A dynamic point guard with superb passing ability, Hill is one of the most exciting players in the class of 2013.

Profile:
The fact that Kasey Hill is a pure point guard can't be stressed enough.  Standing at 6'1" and weighing 170 lbs., Hill excels in every aspect of his position. Passing, scoring, running the break, facilitating the offense, and creating turnovers on the defensive end are all part of his repertoire. A native of Florida, Hill has brought great success to the basketball program at Montverde Academy. Last year, he led the Eagles to a (22-5) record and to the finals of the National High School Invitational to the tune of 15.4 points and 7.2 assists per game. ESPN ranks Hill as the No. 2 point guard and the No. 9 overall player in the class of 2013. A commit to the University of Florida, he will undoubtedly bring excitement to the Gators program next year. Power forward Chris Walker (No. 10 in the ESPN 100) also joined Hill in signing to Florida.

NBA Comparison:
Touting a high basketball I.Q., a unique understanding of the game, and a pass first mentality Hill draws comparison to all star point guard Rajon Rondo. With electrifying speed and crafty ball handling skills both players can control the pace of the game and slice into the paint for easy layups. Running the break in the open court and creating scoring opportunities for themselves and their teammates is where both these athletes excel. More importantly both players have the rare ability to impact the game without scoring, imposing their will with pinpoint passes to teammates in the half court set. All of these elements coupled with Hill's knack for stealing the ball further reinforces his resemblance to Rondo.

 




















Conclusion:
Kasey Hill will be a spark plug for Gators next season. With improvements on the defensive end and the development of a consistent jump shot, Hill could become one of the best point guards in the college game. His impact is immeasurable as he has the potential to lead Florida back to the Final Four.