Recruiting Report: Rhett Darland (2018)

<h2>October 7, 2015</h2><p><em>PHI’s </em>46th-ranked 2018, <strong>Rhett Darland</strong> still has a ways to go with his recruitment process, but has already seen some interested colleges come his way.</p> <p>The 6-foot-2 sophomore guard has initial interest from area NAIA and Division III schools, and has received a questionnaire from one Midwest Division I program.</p> <p>“So far I’ve gotten a letter from Luther, I’ve gotten a letter and a questionnaire from Briar Cliff, and I’ve received a questionnaire from Western Illinois. And then I received emails from Grand View, and a couple from Central during the summer and I went to their elite camp,” said Darland, who says his recruitment is a top priority for him.</p> <p>“My recruitment is really important to me and that’s my main goal is to play college basketball, it doesn’t really matter what level it’s at. I just need to get my name out there and get my name out to as many colleges as I can so I have the best chance to play college ball.”</p> <p>This offseason the Clarion-Goldfield product played with the Iowa Wolves in the spring, before ending his summer with Kingdom Hoops.</p> <p>“I think what I did best was just being a pure scorer. If we ever needed a bucket we just went to me pretty much. Where I improved most was with my defense, and then my mid-range pull-up jumper,” said Darland, who characterized his game to PHI.</p> <p>“I’m pretty much just a scorer, just getting a bucket anytime when needed. My best attribute is probably my outside shooting, that&#39;s the thing that’s carried me. And then once my the defender starts playing close up on me I can get by them, and either pull-up or take it all the way to the hoop and score that way. I feel like being versatile is a strong point for me.”</p> <p>Last season as a freshman Darland excelled while playing with the JV and freshman squads. He could start varsity this season.</p> <p>“Whether I’m starting or coming off the bench my job will be to go in there and score some points. We need a guy that’s going to be able to go get a bucket at any time of the game,” said Darland.</p> <p>“My goal is to make my team a lot better and hopefully come away with a winning record. I’d like to potentially lead my team and even the conference in scoring, and just get better.”</p>