Jimel & Jayven Cofer Discuss Move To Schoolhouse Prep
Schoolhouse Prep is gearing up for another run in Class 2A. The Wolfpack finished 18-10 a season ago with a state semifinal appearance in Lakeland, losing to runner-up North Florida Educational. Joining Schoolhouse Prep from Texas Universal Academy are brothers,…
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Continue ReadingSchoolhouse Prep is gearing up for another run in Class 2A.
The Wolfpack finished 18-10 a season ago with a state semifinal appearance in Lakeland, losing to runner-up North Florida Educational. Joining Schoolhouse Prep from Texas Universal Academy are brothers, 2021 6’4″, 175-pound guard Jimel Cofer and 2023 6’2″, 165-pound guard Jayven Cofer.
I sat down with the Cofer’s to discuss the move, their recruitment and season ahead.
In talking about last season and the decision to transfer to Schoolhouse Prep, this is what the brothers said.
Jimel: “Last season, I would say was the season I grew the most with my game. I worked on my jump shot a lot and I became more vocal as a point guard. This season, I’m looking to keep grinding and getting better because you can always improve. What I think weighed the most in moving to Schoolhouse was just getting in a new environment and play different people. Also, when we came to visit, we saw how hard and how much work they were putting in and knew this was going to be a great place to get better.”
Jayven: “This past season was a great year for me. I improved my game playing up with my older brother and growing as a point guard and basketball player. I am looking forward to the new season and getting my name known around the state of Florida. What weighed into the move to Schoolhouse was mainly the fact that they work really hard day in and day out. When you have coaches and a team that has a goal and are working every day to get a step closer to achieving it then you know it’s serious.”
The two talked about what it is like to play on the same team.
Jimel: “Playing with each other is fun because we have that connection with each other already. We know where we like to get the ball to get to our spots for easy buckets. I think the thing I learn most from my younger brother is his craftiness with the ball just working on moves with each other.”
Jayven: “Playing together is really great especially for me. Being on the court with my older brother every day and just learning from the things he does makes me a better player. We both know what it takes to compete on the varsity level and we want a state championship so we come in every day ready to work and make each other better.”
Both Cofer brothers played for Mudiay Elite this past summer.
Jimel: “This summer went really well I would say I got a lot of exposure playing on the UAA circuit.”
Jayven: “It went really good playing my first year on the UAA circuit it was a big and fun experience.”
Offers and interest for the two are as follows.
Jimel: “Right now I have offers from Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Texas, Wichita State, Oklahoma State, Baylor, North Texas, Houston, Georgia State, LSU, Mercer, James Madison, TCU, UConn, FIU, FAU, Miami, Manhattan, Oregon State and Texas San Antonio. I have interest from UCLA and Michigan State. Most schools that have reached out to me say the like the way I can create for myself and others and how explosive I am to the basket.”
Jayven: “I have offers from TCU and Texas Tech. I have interest from LSU, Texas, FAU, Michigan State and Oregon state. What they say they like about my game is my skill set, leadership and toughness.”
Top strengths and things to improve for the brothers are.
Jimel: “My biggest strengths are my explosiveness and ability to finish around the rim. The main thing that I am focusing on in my game is improving my jump shot.”
Jayven: “My top strengths are my handles, my inside finish, ability to make tough shots and my high IQ. The things I’m working to improve about my game are my jump shot, increasing my range and getting tighter with my handles.”
The Cofer brothers are both dynamic athletes and bigger framed guards. Jimel is blazing fast, strong and full of smarts as a passer, attacker and tough nosed defender. Jayven follows his lead and can do plenty as a speedster in transition and a key ballhandler, distributor and finisher.