DeAndre Ayton, who could turn out to be the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, continues to say that Kansas is recruiting him the hardest.
“Right now I think schools are coming at me now,” the 7-foot Ayton out of Phoenix (AZ) Hillcrest Prep told Scout.com. “Kansas is still there. Kansas has always been there. They’ve been recruiting me since I was in the 9th grade. Other schools are starting to catch my eye.”
Two years after landing eventual No. 1 pick Andrew Wiggins, and one year after landing Josh Jackson, the projected No. 4 pick in 2017 by DraftExpress.com, Kansas could follow it up with Ayton.
Still, a few other schools are involved.”Arizona and Kentucky are the ones that have called too so far,” Ayton told Scout. “I think Oklahoma State called me too. They called one time.”Ayton told Scout he doesn’t plan to take any visits until after the Nike EYBL circuit this summer.As far as his pro career, Ayton compared himself to a certain New York Knicks rookie from Latvia.”Actually to be honest, I’m in love with [Kristaps] Porzingis, though,” he said. “We have the same game to be honest. Same exact game. He can shoot. He can put the ball on the floor and go to the rim and he can post up.”
MOSES BROWN ADDS OFFERS
Moses Brown, the 7-foot-1, 233-pound Class of 2018 big man from Archbishop Molloy and the New Heights AAU program, has added offers from Maryland and Florida in the last week.
A native of Hollis, Queens, Brown said Maryland assistant Bino Ranson is recruiting him and he plans to visit Maryland at some point but has no date set.
“I know they’re a good team, they were No. 1 in the country at one point,” Brown told SNY.tv.
Kansas, Indiana, Georgetown and Florida State have also reached out, while St. John’s has also offered.
“I’m just trying to get stronger and more versatile,” he said.
Brown plays on a loaded team that includes 2018 wing Khalid Moore and 2019 point guard Cole Anthony, Greg’s son who has recently gotten interest from North Carolina
“They’re skilled players,” he said. “Cole, he’s a good scorer, he’s aggressive.”
Because of this bevy of young talent, Molloy has been invited to a slew of events in 2016-17, including the City of Palms Classic and the Beach Ball Classic.
WHEELER ADDS PITT OFFER
Aaron Wheeler, a 6-7 Class of 2017 small forward out of St. Andrew’s School (RI), received his second offer in 24 hours on Thursday. The first offer came from Richmond coach Chris Mooney while the second offer came from Kevin Stallings and Pittsburgh.
“I was happy to get this offer because I feel like now that schools see I have an ACC offer, other high major schools will become more interested,” he told SNY.tv. “I think this offer can help my recruitment.”
Wheeler also holds offers from St. Joe’s, La Salle, Rhode Island and Duquesne and Providence.
WEATHERSPOON VISITING UNC
Nick Weatherspoon, a 6-2 four-star point guard out of Velma Jackson (MS), will be taking an unofficial visit to North Carolina on June 12.
“It’s very big to me just to have North Carolina be at my game and for them to offer me is even bigger,” he said. “I’m just blessed to have them now and its just time for me to see the campus and I’m excited for it.”
He also holds offers from Louisville, N.C. State, Georgia, Texas A&M, Ohio State and LSU, among others.
DOSUNMU ADDS UNLV OFFER
Ayo Dosunmu, a 6-3 point guard out of Morgan Park (IL), picked up an offer from Marvin Menzies and UNLV.
“I’m just really humbled and grateful,” he said. “I will continue to work hard on and off the court to put myself in the best possible situation in 2018.”
He also holds offers from Texas A&M, Illinois and SMU.
MOORE DOWN TO 2
Justin Moore, a 6-3 point guard out of Mission Bay (CA), narrowed his list to Pacific and Georgia Tech. He will be taking an official visit to Georgia Tech May 31- June 2 and will make his college decision on June 3.
“I’m excited and I can’t wait till this visit comes for me to meet the coaches and the players,” he said.
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ZagsBlogDeAndre Ayton, who could turn out to be the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, continues to say that Kansas is recruiting him the hardest.
