Justin McKie

Luke Skycocker · 08-22-2012, 03:58 PM

USC's Martin offers Gamecock legacy
By Phil Kornblut
BJ McKie is USC’s all-time leading basketball scorer. New Gamecock basketball coach Frank Martin is hoping the apple hasn’t fallen too far from the tree after offering McKie’s son, 6-4 Justin McKie of Irmo. The McKies met with Martin Monday at his office and the offer was made then. And while it never hurts to have a famous father to help open doors, BJ said Justin earned this offer on his own. “My son works extremely hard and people are going to say he’s BJ’s son and that type of thing, but his play on the court will speak for itself. He’s heard it all, you’re not going to be as good as your dad. He’s persevered thru those times. He has a chip on his shoulder, and I told him he should have a chip on his shoulder. He always says he wants to be better than me, and he can be.” The elder McKie played 11 seasons of pro ball overseas and currently is an assistant coach at Charleston Southern. He has a critical eye for talent including when it comes to his son. “He competes, he’s a winner,” McKie said. “All the scoring and everything else takes care of itself. That’s what he brings to the court, competiveness and the will to win.” Like so many sons who have the chance to follow in their father’s footsteps, Justin McKie will have to decide if he can live with playing in his father’s shadow at USC or if he wants to blaze his own trail elsewhere. “That’s something Justin is going to have to figure out on his own,” McKie said. “I’m going to lead him a certain way but it’s ultimately Justin’s decision. Just because he got offered by South Carolina and just because I went to South Carolina, and just because he grew up in South Carolina doesn’t necessarily mean Justin’s going to go to South Carolina. He has a few more offers at some great universities. We’re going to go thru the recruiting process just like it was anybody else.” The McKies will visit Murray State this weekend. They will also visit Appalachian State and have been talking to Wichita State, Memphis, Wake Forest and Virginia Tech. No decision has been made about when to sign.

Travelin · 08-26-2012, 03:21 AM

I saw this the other day and I like the fact that Martin gave him an offer. He wouldn't have offered if the young man didn't deserve it. I do hope he chooses to play at USC as I'm sure he'll give it his all and be successful wherever he decides to play his college ball.

2000grad · 08-26-2012, 06:48 AM

I saw that article the other day too. Didn't know we were allowed to post from a pay site.

KadCock · 08-26-2012, 07:23 AM

I've seen Justin play a few times. He's scrappy, aggressive, and really improved as a scorer. He's also a pretty heady player. At this point though, I don't think he has that same killer instinct that BJ had. BJ wanted to rip your heart out. Justin isn't there yet.

If he came to USC, he wouldn't star but could be a solid role player.

cockypanther · 08-26-2012, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000grad

I saw that article the other day too. Didn't know we were allowed to post from a pay site.

I'm pretty sure this is from goupstate.com

MACXIMVS · 08-26-2012, 03:57 PM

He plays for coach burr on the upward stars and he's tight goin to be a great player I've seen him prob play 10 + games great kid

2000grad · 08-26-2012, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockypanther

I'm pretty sure this is from goupstate.com

I think it is from gogamecoks.com...which is a pay site now

Luke Skycocker · 08-26-2012, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000grad

I think it is from gogamecoks.com...which is a pay site now

its from goupstate

doc · 08-27-2012, 12:36 AM

http://www.goupstate.com/article/201...887/-1/PSPORTS

here it is from goupstate.com

2000grad · 08-27-2012, 07:57 AM

2000grad · 08-27-2012, 07:58 AM

do those sites have the same articles? I reckon there might be some sharing

Cocky_Knight · 08-27-2012, 08:39 PM

I'm surprised by the offer. More than likely would be a role player.

Metalrush24 · 10-08-2012, 10:36 AM

Glenn Elrod ‏@GCRivalsGlenn
Just received a text from 2013 guard Justin McKie saying he committed to South Carolina.

Luke Skycocker · 10-08-2012, 10:42 AM

Hope he's just like dad

Cocklover · 10-08-2012, 10:43 AM

@jmckie21 Glad to be apart of the family can't wait to play in the Colonial Life Arena

sc455 · 10-08-2012, 10:52 AM

Ok..awesome.

dynasty08 · 10-08-2012, 11:03 AM

Great. Welcome home.

hellraiser24 · 10-08-2012, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cocky_Knight

I'm surprised by the offer. More than likely would be a role player.

He has a really strong work ethic, so he could improve greatly. Also, Memphis was recruiting him, and they only take top talent, so he must be pretty good, or at least have great potential.

Fear#5 · 10-08-2012, 11:25 AM

Dang i know basketball hasn't been a very big deal around here lately (looking at you Coach Horn) but with getting Coach Martin, seeing the recruits he's already got, and seeing the caliber of recruits that are seriously considering USC it's hard to not get excited about the future of our basketball team.

Acockolypse Now · 10-08-2012, 11:59 AM

That's fantastic!

BJ was one of the best leaders our school has ever seen, I'm betting his son has the same competitiveness and character.

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08-22-2012, 03:58 PM	#1
Luke Skycocker Doc Skycock Male Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Augusta Posts: 41,229 CockyCash: 103198788171	Justin McKie USC's Martin offers Gamecock legacy By Phil Kornblut BJ McKie is USC’s all-time leading basketball scorer. New Gamecock basketball coach Frank Martin is hoping the apple hasn’t fallen too far from the tree after offering McKie’s son, 6-4 Justin McKie of Irmo. The McKies met with Martin Monday at his office and the offer was made then. And while it never hurts to have a famous father to help open doors, BJ said Justin earned this offer on his own. “My son works extremely hard and people are going to say he’s BJ’s son and that type of thing, but his play on the court will speak for itself. He’s heard it all, you’re not going to be as good as your dad. He’s persevered thru those times. He has a chip on his shoulder, and I told him he should have a chip on his shoulder. He always says he wants to be better than me, and he can be.” The elder McKie played 11 seasons of pro ball overseas and currently is an assistant coach at Charleston Southern. He has a critical eye for talent including when it comes to his son. “He competes, he’s a winner,” McKie said. “All the scoring and everything else takes care of itself. That’s what he brings to the court, competiveness and the will to win.” Like so many sons who have the chance to follow in their father’s footsteps, Justin McKie will have to decide if he can live with playing in his father’s shadow at USC or if he wants to blaze his own trail elsewhere. “That’s something Justin is going to have to figure out on his own,” McKie said. “I’m going to lead him a certain way but it’s ultimately Justin’s decision. Just because he got offered by South Carolina and just because I went to South Carolina, and just because he grew up in South Carolina doesn’t necessarily mean Justin’s going to go to South Carolina. He has a few more offers at some great universities. We’re going to go thru the recruiting process just like it was anybody else.” The McKies will visit Murray State this weekend. They will also visit Appalachian State and have been talking to Wichita State, Memphis, Wake Forest and Virginia Tech. No decision has been made about when to sign. __________________

08-26-2012, 03:21 AM	#2
Travelin Bowl MVP Male Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,307 CockyCash: 200	Re: Justin McKie I saw this the other day and I like the fact that Martin gave him an offer. He wouldn't have offered if the young man didn't deserve it. I do hope he chooses to play at USC as I'm sure he'll give it his all and be successful wherever he decides to play his college ball.

08-26-2012, 06:48 AM	#3
2000grad Unofficial WDW Expert Male Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SC Posts: 16,389 CockyCash: 1000468	Re: Justin McKie I saw that article the other day too. Didn't know we were allowed to post from a pay site. __________________ BLOG

08-26-2012, 07:23 AM	#4
KadCock 4-Star Male Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: L-town Posts: 411 CockyCash: 500	Re: Justin McKie I've seen Justin play a few times. He's scrappy, aggressive, and really improved as a scorer. He's also a pretty heady player. At this point though, I don't think he has that same killer instinct that BJ had. BJ wanted to rip your heart out. Justin isn't there yet. If he came to USC, he wouldn't star but could be a solid role player.

08-26-2012, 03:57 PM	#6
MACXIMVS mac'in aint easy Male Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: THE ROCK Posts: 10,050 CockyCash: 12700	Re: Justin McKie He plays for coach burr on the upward stars and he's tight goin to be a great player I've seen him prob play 10 + games great kid __________________

08-27-2012, 12:36 AM	#9
doc Recruit Male Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Blythewood Posts: 133 CockyCash: 56095	Re: Justin McKie http://www.goupstate.com/article/201...887/-1/PSPORTS here it is from goupstate.com

08-27-2012, 07:57 AM	#10
2000grad Unofficial WDW Expert Male Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SC Posts: 16,389 CockyCash: 1000468	Re: Justin McKie cool __________________ BLOG

08-27-2012, 07:58 AM	#11
2000grad Unofficial WDW Expert Male Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SC Posts: 16,389 CockyCash: 1000468	Re: Justin McKie do those sites have the same articles? I reckon there might be some sharing __________________ BLOG

08-27-2012, 08:39 PM	#12
Cocky_Knight Walk On Male Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 42 CockyCash: 500	Re: Justin McKie I'm surprised by the offer. More than likely would be a role player.

10-08-2012, 10:42 AM	#14
Luke Skycocker Doc Skycock Male Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Augusta Posts: 41,229 CockyCash: 103198788171	Re: Justin McKie Hope he's just like dad __________________

10-08-2012, 10:43 AM	#15
Cocklover Do What Feels Right Female Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbia Posts: 31,986 CockyCash: 1103858	Re: Justin McKie @jmckie21 Glad to be apart of the family can't wait to play in the Colonial Life Arena __________________

10-08-2012, 10:52 AM	#16
sc455 1st Team All-American Male Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: south carolina Posts: 12,662 CockyCash: 23088816	Re: Justin McKie Ok..awesome.

10-08-2012, 11:03 AM	#17
dynasty08 Blue Chip Male Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Cack Posts: 508 CockyCash: 500	Re: Justin McKie Great. Welcome home.

10-08-2012, 11:25 AM	#19
Fear#5 New and Improved Male Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Columbia, SC/North Augusta, SC Posts: 3,357 CockyCash: 249940200	Re: Justin McKie Dang i know basketball hasn't been a very big deal around here lately (looking at you Coach Horn) but with getting Coach Martin, seeing the recruits he's already got, and seeing the caliber of recruits that are seriously considering USC it's hard to not get excited about the future of our basketball team. __________________

10-08-2012, 11:59 AM	#20
Acockolypse Now L-I-V-I-N Male Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,900 CockyCash: 45000175	Re: Justin McKie That's fantastic! BJ was one of the best leaders our school has ever seen, I'm betting his son has the same competitiveness and character. __________________ Always remember... stay Feisty.

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