Three of New York City’s top prep players are visiting Marquette this weekend for its Elite Camp.
Jayvaughn Pinkston of Bishop Loughlin, Shane Southwell of Rice and Davontay Grace of Thomas Jefferson are all visiting the Big East school.
Pinkston, a 6-foot-6, 235-pound power forward ranked No. 20 at his position in the Class of 2010, could be the top player in New York next year if he remains in the city.
The leading candidates for Pinkston’s services are St. John’s, Marquettte, Tennessee, Xavier and Villanova, according to New Heights director Kimani Young.
“St. John’s has to be the favorite,” said Young, who spent last year on Norm Roberts’ staff in Queens. “They put their work in with the kid. Staying close to home and to have an opportunity to play in front of your friends and family has to be attractive to any kid.”
The 6-6, 220-pound Southwell is the No. 20 small forward in the Class of 2010 and the 6-2 Grace is a sophomore who is one of the top point guards in the city.
I think St. John’s is a gonna get this kid. Norm puts so much effort into getting the NYC stars. It’s about time he gets one. I think it’s Xavier, not Cincy, that’s in the mix for Pinkston. That’s what every other site says.