Quentin Goodin may just be the best player in Kentucky's 2016 class. The 6'2" combo guard has already made a name for himself on the national circuit and colleges are starting take notice. Tennessee, Purdue, Dayton, WKU, EKU, NKU and UAB are all currently showing him interest.

 

Goodin started as an 8th grader last year for Taylor County, he averaged 11.1 points and 1.5 rebounds per game. He also helped lead his AAU team Hoop Dreams to a #13 ranking in the country. He then followed those performances up by being named to the Top 40 All-Star Game at this years Fab Frosh Camp.

 

I recently talked with Quentin about his recruitment, expectations at Taylor County this year and why he chose to play for Kentucky Travelers next year. Check out the full interview:

 

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Q.) (Donald Yaste) What is your current height and weight?

 

A.) (Quentin Goodin) 6'2 And 150 Pounds

 

Q.) (DY) Why did you start playing basketball? How far do you hope to go in basketball?

 

A.) (QG) I started playing B\because I realized that was my best sport and I wanted to get better at it. And I hope I go as far as pro.

 

Q.) (DY) How are your grades currently?

 

A.) (QG) I am a Beta club member so i have to maintain a 3.5 gpa. i completed 8th grade with a 4.0.

 

Q.) (DY) Who is currently recruiting you? Any visits planned?

 

A.) (QG) Tennessee, Purdue, Dayton, WKU, NKU, EKU, UAB. I have already visited Purdue , WKU, & EKU. And I'm going to Tennessee this weekend. And I Plan to go to UAB soon.

 

Q.) (DY) How would you describe your game? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?

 

A.) (QG) I think I have room for improvement, I don't like being satisfied. But, my strengths are passing and getting to the rim. And my weakness is my jump shot, but I work on it everyday to improve.

 

Q.) (DY) What part of your game do you most want to improve upon?

 

A.) (QG) My jump shot.

 

Q.) (DY) What are your expectations at Taylor County this upcoming season?

 

A.) (QG) To win a district championship and also championship in region.

 

Q.) (DY) Do you believe you all can compete for a 5th Region title this year? Why?

 

A.) (QG) Yes, because my current coach has been successful at the college level. He pushes us and believes with hard work anything is possible.

 

Q.) (DY) How did you do this past AAU season? Any awards, championships, etc.?

 

A.) (QG) I believe my Summer was successful individually, but my (AAU) team got ranked #13 in the country and that's whats important.

 

Q.) (DY) Why did you chose to play with the Kentucky Travelers next AAU season?

 

A.) (QG) Because it was Better for me and my family , plus I liked the coaches and what can happen in the future.

 

Q.) (DY) What's your choice of music to listen to before a game?

 

A.) (QG) I like Hip Hop.

 

Q.) (DY) What's your Dream School?

 

A.) (QG) I still like UK but I am starting to get interested in other schools. Ultimately I just want to play Division 1 basketball.

 

Q.) (DY) Who's your Dream Coach?

 

A.) (QG) My dream coach is the coach who can push me to be the best player I can possibly be.

 

Q.) (DY) Who's the best player(s) you've faced?

 

A.) (QG) VJ King, Josh Langford, Braxton Blackwell and Eron Gordon.

 

Q.) (DY) What player(s) do you model yourself after?

 

A.) (QG) I handle like Marquis Teague, I slash like James Harden, my motor runs like Micheal Kidd-Gilchrist.

 

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I wanna thank Quentin for taking the time to answer my question and wish him the best of luck this season.

 

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Thanks for the info on this young man. I know I will be keeping up with him and Taylor Co.