Recruiting Report: Jamal Nixon (2017)
Fenwick 2017 shooting guard Jamal Nixon is a physical and versatile guard that contributes across the board. This is really where Nixon brings value to a team. He can do a little bit of everything. For an off guard he…
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Continue ReadingFenwick 2017 shooting guard Jamal Nixon is a physical and versatile guard that contributes across the board. This is really where Nixon brings value to a team. He can do a little bit of everything. For an off guard he is a plus passer with a great feel for making quality decisions with the basketball. Nixon also is an above average rebounder that hits the glass on both ends. Defensively he has elevated his game as a wing defender. Scoring he is best slashing and getting buckets in the paint.
Nixon talked about how the fall has gone with his high school team in open gyms as well as playing with the Wolves in their fall training camp.
“It is going pretty good. The team we are working hard in the weight room. It is a big year for us. We are trying to go downstate. We have big expectations. With the Wolves it is kind of the same team from last year. We have a few new pieces. We are trying to get a good nucleus so we will be ready for the spring.”
When we saw him scrimmage with the Wolves he was playing some point and looked comfortable using his plus vision.
“With the Wolves you don’t really have a set position. You are just a basketball player. I can play anywhere inside or outside. If he wants me to bring the ball up and play point that is what I will do. That is where my versatility comes in.”
Where has he seen the most improvement in his game?
“I think coming off the injury my athleticism is back up. I think I am better than I was before the injury. My shot has improved. Speed and athleticism. Defense is something I focus on. Still working on my offensive game and shot from the outside.”
Despite not holding any offers the top 15 prospect is hearing from quite a few programs.
“Right now it is UIC, St. Louis, West Virginia, Drake, Western Illinois, Holy Cross, and Furman.”