Recruiting Report: Jalen Clanton (2017)

<p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Riverside Brookfield 2017 point guard <strong>Jalen Clanton</strong> had a breakout July with the Illinois Wolves on the circuit.  The athletic and strong 6’0” guard elevated his play running the team and getting others involved.  Gets in the lane with ease using his quickness to blow by defenders where he is good at finding teammates.  Solid shooter pulling up especially in the mid-range.  Shows potential defensively with quickness and active hands.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The junior spoke about RB’s preparation for this upcoming season.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“It is going good.  Open gym and fall leagues were very competitive.  We are trying to get chemistry going and coming together as a team.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">What does he see as his role on the team?</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“I think scoring.  I have a big role to score the ball.  Coach is giving me the green light to put the ball up and score.  I think that is my biggest role and play defense and rebound.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">He talked about where his game has improved after a strong summer.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“My confidence has gotten better.  Just basically better decision making.  I make better decisions and see the court better.  My IQ has gotten better.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Where does his recruitment stand?</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“A lot of new interest.  LIU-Brooklyn, South Dakota, Santa Clara, Drake was at open gym, Cal Poly.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">No visits currently planned, but he hopes to get out to some schools to see them play.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“I will probably take some during the season.”</span></span></p>