Recruiting Report: Jericho Sims (2017)
As a sophomore at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in downtown Minneapolis forward Jericho Sims led a still relatively new basketball program to 15 wins averaging 17.2 points per game last winter. Sims then joined Net Gain Sports 17 and…
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Continue ReadingAs a sophomore at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in downtown Minneapolis forward Jericho Sims led a still relatively new basketball program to 15 wins averaging 17.2 points per game last winter. Sims then joined Net Gain Sports 17 and Under Team and blew up in July grabbing six high major scholarship offers.
“Jericho is a very versatile player, with an extremely high upside,” said Net Gain Coach Al Harris. “Offensively and defensively he has all the tools with a combination of gifted athleticism.
“(Jericho is) an athlete that has the length to play a frontcourt position along with a fluent skill set to be an efficient perimeter player. He's still developing his strength as he's now 205 pounds.”
NHR watched Sims play in the spring, then again in June a few games, another few times in early July, and each and every time Sims improved.
Next thing you know Jericho had a tremendous game in front of numerous coaches at the Under Armour Championships in Atlanta and scholarships started flooding in.
First it was Auburn, then UNLV hours later. That next morning Virginia Tech offered and Nevada by the end of the weekend. In moments Sims went from a developing prospect to a high potential talent on the recruiting boards of college coaches.
Sims greatly enjoyed the climb and was happy for the experience that Net Gain gave him.
“Net Gain helped me develop a more intense game, and it helped build chemistry with other positions on the court,” Sims told NHR. “Overall, my AAU experience felt very professional because of the association (UAA), and made us play extra hard due to recruitment.”
Other offers came in from Nebraska, Texas Tech, Dayton, Sam Houston State, and Miami of Ohio plus there are numerous programs watching close.
Right now Sims is just focused on helping his team have an even better 2015-16 season.
“I'm excited to play another year, and with the new additions to our team. We just have to get everyone on the same page no matter what, and we should be fine.”
As far as recruiting goes Sims traveled down to Lincoln for an unofficial visit with the Huskers and twice this fall he has unofficially visited the University of Minnesota including last weekend.
Sims was at the Maroon/Gold scrimmage this weekend and told GI “it was a good start for the team this year”. About his decision overall Jericho says he will “take (his) time and find the best environment and situation”.
Clemson, Marquette, and Drake also watched him this fall in addition to all the programs listed above. Jericho is the brother of former Gopher football player Dominique Sims.