MD/DC Roundtable: Fall Headlines, Impact Transfers, Stock Risers
On the last day of August, we reflect on what was a hectic and unique summer while attempting to foreshadow what’s to come in the coming months for this week’s roundtable. 1. As September approaches, what’s the biggest story line…
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Continue ReadingOn the last day of August, we reflect on what was a hectic and unique summer while attempting to foreshadow what’s to come in the coming months for this week’s roundtable.
1. As September approaches, what’s the biggest story line heading into the fall?
Giacubeno: I think it’s how we continue to navigate through these confusing times. We’ve seen a number of events and programs putting together closed scrimmages with streams available for college coaches and it’s been a huge success in my eyes. Without these platforms, there would have been a TON of prospects going unnoticed in what is the most important summer for the 2021 and 2022 classes. With high school basketball being shelved until 2021, this fall and beginning of winter will call for much creativity between AAU programs and event holders.
Ayalew: These are unprecedented times. I think the biggest storyline revolves around the 2021 class. With spots being filled every day, certain players could become more sought after than during the summer. I’m interested to see who they will be.
Wilson: I am going with the recruitment of Trevor Keels Trevor Keels 6'4" | SG Paul VI | 2021 State #18 Nation VA . There are a ton of top 100 recruits already committed but there has been no noise surrounding when Trevor is going to make a decision. As we have talked about before, it seems as if Virginia, Duke and Villanova are the teams to beat and I know that all three of those programs are anxiously waiting for the decision of the top ranked prospect in the state of Virginia.
Another guy I was able to watch this past weekend was 2021 James Gross. I have always been a firm believer of Gross because of his size, motor and athleticism. This past weekend he did not start for DC Premier but he made an impact right away every time he was brought onto the floor. He shot the ball well this weekend and if he continues to improve in that area, it will help him with his recruitment.