Recruiting Report: Justin Cross (2020)
Class of 2020 Oak Park River Forest forward Justin Cross is a long and lanky prospect at 6’8” who is peaking at the right time. The OPRF forward has played some of the best basketball of his career over the…
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Continue ReadingClass of 2020 Oak Park River Forest forward Justin Cross is a long and lanky prospect at 6’8” who is peaking at the right time. The OPRF forward has played some of the best basketball of his career over the last couple months. What you have to like about Cross is the mobility and versatility he brings on both ends of the floor. Can switch defensively along with playing inside-out on the offensive end.
How was his summer playing with both OPRF and Team Rose?
“The summer with Oak Park was really fun. We had a lot of guys who wanted to work. We pushed each other and our coaches pushed us. Overall it was a good month for us. July was good. The first session was a little up and down, but we ended up coming together and making it to the sweet 16 and finished strong with Team Rose.”
Cross spoke about the development of his game in recent months.
“I think I have been more physical and mentality has shifted. I am getting my shot a little bit better. I am going to the weight room getting strong along with getting up shots.”
The OPRF group this year should be a fun one as they have length, size, and athleticism across the board.
“We want a fast tempo. First on our mind is defense. Defense leads to offense. We will go from there.”
What is going on with recruiting?
“A few schools have reached out. No visits scheduled. Eastern Illinois, Navy, Brown, and UIC are talking to me.”