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NCAA Basketball: Ranking 4-star PG Bobby Pettiford Jr’s final 4 teams

By Ian Mumm

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - MARCH 07: David Johnson #13 of the Louisville Cardinals dribbles in the first half during a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena on March 7, 2020 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - MARCH 07: David Johnson #13 of the Louisville Cardinals dribbles in the first half during a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena on March 7, 2020 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) /
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Bobby Pettiford
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 12: A general view of center court prior to the quarterfinals round of the 2020 Men’s ACC Basketball Tournament (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

6’1 NCAA Basketball guard recruit Bobby Pettiford Jr. will be deciding between Louisville, Ole Miss, Virginia Tech and Providence when he commits on June 10th.

Ranked a 4-star recruit and 92nd overall in the 2021 NCAA Basketball class by 247sports.com, Bobby Pettiford has seemingly flown under the national radar with a consensus rank of 147. The large discrepancy in these rankings indicates the experts aren’t sure what to make of his game, but there is plenty of potential for fans to be excited. During his junior season at South Granville HS, he put up 21.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 2.9 steals per game on 56% shooting and 75% from the free throw line.

Pettiford is a true floor general on the court and plays with an incredibly high basketball IQ. He never plays rushed with the ball in his hands and has exceptional court vision. His game comes with a lot of creativity, not only involving his teammates but in how he scores the ball. Pettiford has a smooth jump shot and can climb the ladder around the rim, but he loves to mix in tear-drops and floaters to diversify his attack. Most impressive is that he will not force the issue or shoot his team in the foot with turnovers.

If he has an Achilles heel at this point in his development, it would have to be his perimeter game. Shooting around 30% for his high school career, Pettiford has shown improvements in his shot with each successive year. It’s an area he will look to work on, but it’s by no means a huge flag for the team he commits to. He’s a very well-rounded prospect.

Given his knack for creating within the offense and exploding at the right time, Pettiford would do well in a system that has a more traditional look to it. He can score in the open floor, but his biggest assets involve change of pace and allowing plays to develop before taking what the defense gives up.

Looking at his final list of schools ahead of next week’s decision, which program is poised to fit Pettiford the best both from a fit and minutes perspective?

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