Eastivew’s Henry Shannon III is Building Recruiting Interest
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Henry Shannon III Henry Shannon III 6'6" | SF Eastview | 2021 State MN of Eastview is one of several talented Lightning players that will get their first extended opportunity this winter, and we expect big things from Henry and…
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Continue ReadingHenry Shannon III Henry Shannon III 6'6" | SF Eastview | 2021 State MN of Eastview is one of several talented Lightning players that will get their first extended opportunity this winter, and we expect big things from Henry and his teammates.
“The Eastview basketball program has pushed me to become a better player every day wether that be on the court or in the weight room,” Shannon said. “And my teammates always raise the bar for me during practice.”
Those teammates are in the same spot as Henry, ready for their chance. Guys like Zach Spann Zach Spann 6'5" | SF Eastview | 2021 State MN who will move into being a core option, Jackson Purcell Jackson Purcell 6'4" | SF Eastview | 2021 State MN – the team’s top returning scorer – who will get a chance to score inside and out, Kenji Scales Kenji Scales 6'0" | PG Eastview | 2022 State MN who will have his chance to be a main playmaker, and Jamal Ambrose coming up from the JV.
Henry has put a lot of time into getting ready for his senior season.
“Some things I’ve done is going to Eastview and getting shots up with my teammates or I use the shooting machine,” Henry said. “I also lift multiple times a week at Eastview with our trainer Rainey from Training Haus.”
Eastview is replacing five starters but the talent is still there to win games.
“My goal and expectations for this season is to win state,: Shannon said. “I expect the best from all of us and I know we can achieve our goals this year. My goal and expectations for this season is to win state. I expect the best from all of us and I know we can achieve our goals this year.”
College programs have taken an interest in Shannon’s game and the interest should take a big spike this winter.
“The schools I’ve heard from the most are St. John’s , St. Olaf, Bethany Lutheran, River Falls, Augsburg, and NDSCS.”
Henry Shannon III had a solid showing at the Breakdown Sports Fall League this morning! 6'6 2021 wing for Eastview @HenryIII13 pic.twitter.com/RdbtBFUclU
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