Recruiting Report: Darryl Straughter (2017)
Canton Timken point guard Darryl Straughter has picked up two offers — one in each of the past two high school seasons — and is looking to add some higher level offers by summer’s end. During his sophomore season…
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Continue ReadingCanton Timken point guard Darryl Straughter has picked up two offers — one in each of the past two high school seasons — and is looking to add some higher level offers by summer’s end.
During his sophomore season it was Division II Walsh which became the first school to offer the 5-foot-10 prospect. And the next winter it was Tennessee-Martin which became the first Division I to offer.
Straughter says UMass-Lowell, Kent State, Malone, Ashland, and Toledo are some schools that have been recruiting him of late.
“As a small guard I want to go somewhere where I known I can play. Those two offers I’ve got are something to fall back on. Obviously everybody is going to strive for a big college, and so I’m going to continue to get better and hopefully they come,” said Straughter, “I’m just going to play hard, play smart, and play the way I’m supposed to”
Despite being a smaller point guard, Straighter is still able to be a dominant defender, and has knack for hitting a jumper too.
“My strength is that I’m a very good shooter. Also I’m a very good perimeter defender; I’ve got quick hands so I get a lot of steals per game,” said Straughter.
“I’ve been working on creating my own shot off the dribble, so I’m working on using my handles to get open and to get others open.”
As he finishes his grassroots career these last two live period weekends with Air Attack, Straughter mentioned that he just wants to continue to get better, and prove to college coaches that he can be effective at the next level.
“I just want to get better, keep working, and get as many wins as a possible,” said Straughter. “And as a short guard I just want to let the college coaches know that I’m a leader, and I know how to lead my team to victory — that’s all I can do.”