Intro: Jalen Griffith (2023)
Simeon 2023 point guard Jalen Griffith is a freshman phenom that has seen significant minutes for the state powerhouse. Shifty ball handler that has it on a string. He makes defenders older than him look silly trying to guard him…
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Continue ReadingSimeon 2023 point guard Jalen Griffith is a freshman phenom that has seen significant minutes for the state powerhouse. Shifty ball handler that has it on a string. He makes defenders older than him look silly trying to guard him at times. Can hit a mid-range jumper. Shows leadership skills at a young age.
He chatted with us about being a contributor as a freshman.
“It is going good so far and being a freshman playing on varsity. I love my teammates. Playing my role with a group of guys that are very talented team. We have to fit in where we can get in at. I feel I have done that.”
What has his role been on this team?
“Being the leader off the bench. Being that spark with the starters aren’t doing so well. Doing what I have to do to help the team succeed and win games.”
He spoke about the adjustment from middle school to varsity.
“Getting in a rhythm. For certain freshman it takes them a while to get in a rhythm while the season is going. It took me a while to see I can play with these older kids. It is not as hard as people think he is.”
Still early with recruiting, but a few schools have already taken notice.
“DePaul has come to see me practice, Kansas saw me play in the summer, and then Akron.”