Nimari Burnett is down to four schools

By ADAM ZAGORIA

Nimari Burnett, the Class of 2020 guard from Prolific Prep (CA), is down to four schools, he told ZAGSBLOG.

The 6-foot-3 combo guard is down to Alabama, Michigan, Oregon and Texas Tech.

5⭐️ CG (Class of 2020) Nimari Burnett (@NimariBurnett), has cut his list to four schools! ??

Who lands him? ??‍♂️⬇️ #RollTide #GoBlue #GoDucks #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/lktELDH4mt

— NCAA Recruiting (@EditsRecruiting) September 10, 2019

Burnett is coming off an official visit to Michigan this past weekend. He will have a home visit Tuesday with Alabama, while Oregon will also attend his practice then.

Of Michigan, he said: “I liked how the coaches want the best for me and everyone has a great relationship with each other all across the basketball program.”

He added: “Their message was that I will be able to play 30-35 minutes a game and be an intricate part of the team’s success. Also they have a good system and a read and react, fast-paced offense.”

He will next visit Oregon (Sept. 21) and then Alabama (Sept. 27).

He recently broke down his schools:

Alabama: “They’re a good program. Coach Nate Oats and coach Bryan [Hodgson] have been recruiting me hard. With them coming from Buffalo, I’ve known about them since my sophomore year.  They’re a good program and they’re starting something special over there.” 

Oregon: “They see me coming in as a point guard right away, as does Louisville. They think I can really help the team win and make a final four. They have some really intriguing prospects that I wouldn’t mind playing with. They have a bright future as well.” 

Texas Tech: “A new incoming school in my recruitment who just hired coach Ulric [Maligi] from Texas A&M which I had previous ties with. Coach [Chris] Beard and he believe in me and sees me coming in and possibly going one and done while also leading the team to a national championship. Also learning from coach Beard is also important.”

Playing for Team WhyNot on the EYBL circuit, Burnett averaged 20.4 points a game, while shooting 46 percent from the field.

In the Peach Jam, Team WhyNot lost in the title game to MoKan Elite. Burnett averaged 16.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists a game and was 42 of 92 from the field, including 11 of 40 from three-point range.

Burnett also played with USA Basketball as a part of the U18 3-on-3 championship team that won the 18U World Cup in Mongolia.

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