Zion Morgan Talks Valpo Visit, Sets Announcement Date

<p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Kenwood 2016 shooting guard <strong>Zion Morgan</strong> is one of the top wings remaining on the board in the senior class.   The 6’4” shooting guard has long arms and a projectable frame.  When he is in attack mode he can be difficult to contain.  Morgan displays great handles and gets in the lane with ease slashing well to the hoop where he finishes at the rim.  Projects as a plus wing defender at the next level.  He played with All-In/Young & Reckless 17U on the travel team circuit.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">This past weekend Morgan took an official visit to Valparaiso and spoke with us about what he did on the trip.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">“I got there Friday night and went to dinner with the coaches.  Saturday morning we went to breakfast with the coaches.  Then we toured the school and talked to administration.  Next we watched the team practice then afterwards we went to dinner with the team and coaches.  That night I went out with the players and they took me back to my hotel room.  Sunday morning we went to breakfast then went to talk to Coach Drew and the staff for a couple of hours.  Then we left.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">The Kenwood senior broke down what stood out the most about the Valpo program.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">“The family structure they have a high value about.  I loved that.  They treat the staff and players as one big family.  And what they are trying to build out of the program for the future I could see myself being a part of.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Valparaiso’s coaching staff led by Head Coach Bryce Drew and assistant Roger Powell broke down how they see him fitting in their system.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">“They think I can come in right away and impact.  They feel like I’m a pro defender and I can develop into a pro player.  The way they use screen and rolls and get up and down on D and offense really fits my game they believe.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Morgan tells us he will be making his college announcement on Friday.  He holds offers from DePaul, UIC, Loyola, Bowling Green, Northern Kentucky, Fairfield, Hampton, Chicago State, Bradley, Valpo, Western Michigan, and most recently UMKC. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">He told us what he will be looking for in a program.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">“Good academics, family structured program, great coaching staff, and a team who plays hard every game regardless of who we are playing.”</span></span></p>