Recruiting Report: Jordan Horn (2017)
Update from 9/2/15 by Alex Conover With the fast pace of summer traveling basketball over, Tartan junior Jordan Horn is taking some well-deserved time off. “I’ve taken a break since AAU ended,” Horn told NHR. “I’ve played a few open…
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Continue ReadingUpdate from 9/2/15 by Alex Conover
With the fast pace of summer traveling basketball over, Tartan junior Jordan Horn is taking some well-deserved time off.
“I’ve taken a break since AAU ended,” Horn told NHR. “I’ve played a few open gyms and stuff… nothing serious because I needed a break. I get back into working out 5-6 times a week once school starts back up.”
After playing on the big stage of EYBL, Horn has drawn the attention of several mid-major D1 programs.
“I have talked to NDSU and South Dakota the most lately,” Horn said, “but UNI and Drake have also contacted me a little bit, too. Those are just the ones who’ve contacted me recently. On September 12 I’m going to NDSU for an unofficial visit during their football game.”
Horn breathed a sigh of relief when he received his first scholarship offer this summer: the South Dakota Coyotes.
“I’ve talked to a couple of the South Dakota players, and they’ve told me to get up to campus for a visit, so I’ll try to do that soon, too.”
The first offer was something of a validation. It let Horn know that he could play on a D1 team, leading him to the decision to keep his recruitment at that level.
“D2 isn’t an option,” Horn said. “I know there’s great D2 schools, but I’m not going to settle. I’m trying to get those high majors like I believe I can.”
Looking at the winter Tartan season, young prospects like Jarvis Thomas, Kingston Myles, Joevon Walker and Emmanuel Humphrey make the Titans a menacing team. All but Thomas have varsity experience, and DeNario Jackson will also contribute as a good senior piece.
“I’m excited to see what this season has in store. Jarvis is still a little raw, but when the season starts he’ll be nothing to mess with. We’ll be tough for other teams to compete with.”
Update from 4/23/15 by ryanjames
The Tartan Titans finished 23-7 this season with Jordan Horn leading the way at over 17 points a game.
Four of their top five scorers were sophomore starters plus DeNario Jackson was a junior and freshman Jarvis Thomas is one of the more impressive talents of the 2018 class.
The future is bright at Tartan although Jordan wanted more from this season.
“I think it went very good but we came up short,” said Horn.
“I think I made huge improvement as a player from last year to this year and the top moments were when I had 31 versus Hill-Murray at Hill versus former Tartan Titan Marshawn Wilson.
“Another big moment was when I hit the game winner in the section semis versus Mounds View at Mounds View.”
Jordan is now playing up a level competing along with fellow 2017s Brad Davison, Gary Trent Jr, and Theo John on the Howard Pulley EYBL squad.
“I’m super excited about EYBL and I want to continue to get better, gain more college interest, and make the Peach Jam,” Horn explained.
The Panthers split their first four games two weeks ago and they have four more games this weekend in Louisville. College coaches will be everywhere and some have already contacted Horn.
“Most interest are from South Dakota, North Dakota State, and Northern Iowa, and Nebraska has sent me about four letters.
“Other schools such as South Dakota State, Denver, and Bucknell have shown interest. Drake and West Point have sent letters.”