Recruiting Update: Jalen Jackson Decision & More
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This week is a big week in the Hoosier state when it comes to college commitments and recruiting. We’ve got you covered with all of the latest here at Prep Hoops Indiana headquarters! First and foremost, we have the commitment…
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Continue ReadingThis week is a big week in the Hoosier state when it comes to college commitments and recruiting. We’ve got you covered with all of the latest here at Prep Hoops Indiana headquarters!
First and foremost, we have the commitment of Jalen Jackson Jalen Jackson 6'2" | PG Fort Wayne Northrop | 2022 State IN (Northrop H.S. 2022) to the University of Illinois-Chicago. The 6’2″ point guard had a breakout summer playing for the Indy Heat on the EYBL Circuit. Jackson, who has transferred to Northrop from Carroll for his senior season, chose the Flames over Miami (OH), Wright State, Bellarmine, Purdue Fort Wayne, IUPUI, Toledo, Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Winthrop. This was an excellent recruiting win for UIC.
In other news…
- Connor Essegian Connor Essegian 6'4" | SG Central Noble | 2022 State #170 Nation IN (Central Noble H.S. 2022) will be announcing his college choice Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time inside his high school gymnasium. Loyola, Wisconsin, Creighton, Minnesota, Purdue Fort Wayne, Wake Forest, and Butler are the schools in contention for the 6’4″ sharpshooter.
- Joey Hart Joey Hart 6'5" | SG Linton-Stockton | 2023 State #214 Nation IN (Linton-Stockton H.S. 2023) has his official visit to Northwestern set for the weekend of September 25th. The Big10 school has made Hart a top priority from the moment they offered. Central Florida has really jumped into the fray as well as they received a recent visit from Hart. His recruitment could still see another jump though. Hoosier Hysteria is in the plans for October 2nd.
- Speaking of Hoosier Hysteria, 6’8″ shooter Sam Orme Sam Orme 6'9" | SF Carmel | 2023 State #196 Nation IN (Carmel H.S. 2023) will be in attendance on October 2nd at Assembly Hall. He took a recent unofficial visit with his Grand Park Premier teammate Joey Hart Joey Hart 6'5" | SG Linton-Stockton | 2023 State #214 Nation IN as well. Orme’s recruitment is set to blow up over the next several months. UCF is getting into the mix here as well as they make a strong push to recruit the state of Indiana.
- One of the top 2023 prospects who will not be at Hoosier Hysteria is Logan Imes Logan Imes 6'4" | PG Zionsville | 2023 State #202 Nation IN (Zionsville H.S. 2023). He is looking to visit Penn State that first weekend in October.
- This is the time of year as well when college coaches are getting out to workouts and open gyms at high schools across the country. Starting next week, Prep Hoops Indiana will be trying to hit some workouts as well!
Here are few recent offers to catch up on quickly…
- Billy Smith Billy Smith 6'7" | SF Brebeuf Jesuit | 2022 State IN (Brebeuf Jesuit H.S. 2022) added an offer from Lipscomb on Monday.
- Xavier Booker Xavier Booker 6'11" | PF Cathedral | 2023 State #4 Nation IN (Cathedral H.S. 2023) picked up an offer from Michigan State while on his unofficial visit over the weekend.
- Gage Sefton Gage Sefton 6'4" | SG Blackhawk Christian | 2023 State IN (Blackhawk Christian H.S. 2023) earned a scholarship from Grace College.