Recruiting Report: Jalen Gibbs (2017)
Jalen Gibbs was awarded 1st Team All Met by the Washington Post 2 weeks ago which is a very prestigious honor. However, we feel he is a tremendous prospect and for whatever reason is not getting his due respect as an excellent recruiting prospect. We scouted Jason this weekend at the Adidas Spring Team BBC Classic Shootout in Randallstown, MD and he looked fantastic. Jalen stood out while playing on his very talented 17 & U DC Blue Devils team with his great all around skill-set.
Jalen discussed his recruiting and said: ” I will be visiting Drake University, Fairleigh Dickinson University and Mount Saint Marys this week. I am a WG, but I can possibly play the combo.”
Thru a dedicated off season, Jalen saw his overall game improve and his scoring increase from 15 ppg to 28 ppg ” I worked out daily, playing in pick up games and improving my strength and conditioning. I attribute my Personal Trainer, Myron Howe who was a huge factor in helping me improve my athleticism and basketball skills.”
Jalen passes the look test with ease and is currently 6’3.5″ and a very lean and muscular 170. He is very quick off his feet and gets his high rising beautiful jump shot off very quickly. Jalen is an excellent decision maker and is a high energy player who makes his teammates better.
Jalen is always looking to improve and disclosed, “I believe I am a complete basketball player and I can fit in very well on most teams and make them better. My strengths are ball pressure defense, scoring in transition and post ups. I feel I am good spot up shooter, but I want to be a great one. I shoot off the dribble very well from the right, but I will work very hard to improve from the left.”
We believe Jalen is a hidden gem and a superb all around player. He can play in the half court very well and excels in transition.
Jalen said,” I am, looking for a college that plays an up tempo game and wants to play in transition. My father who I consider my #1 role model will assist me in my decision on which college I will choose attend.”
If a college wants a very skilled WG/PG with a great work ethic and attitude, see Jalen Gibbs asap. Some high level college will be getting a hidden gem in Jalen Gibbs.