Recruiting Report: Jayson Kent (2020)
Oak Forest 2020 shooting guard Jayson Kent is an intriguing wing prospect. At 6’6” he has size and length on the perimeter. Smooth with the ball in his hands. Kent has one of the best perimeter shots in the senior…
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Continue ReadingOak Forest 2020 shooting guard Jayson Kent is an intriguing wing prospect. At 6’6” he has size and length on the perimeter. Smooth with the ball in his hands. Kent has one of the best perimeter shots in the senior class. Free and easy mechanics on his jumper as he lets it fly from deep off the catch.
Where do things stand with his recruitment?
“I have got Tulsa, Tulane, Valpo, Tulane, and NIU. Northern Illinois came out to a workout.”
Several programs have already jumped in with offers.
“Offers I have Northern Illinois, IUPUI, Chicago State, and Columbia.”
Who is making him feel like a priority at this stage?
“The school really making me feel like a priority right now is Northern Illinois. They are the ones recruiting me the hardest right now and everyone else is watching me. They are really recruiting me. They are a great coaching staff. Great playing style. They work as a team and are together. It is a hard working program.”
What areas of his game does he feel he excels at most and can bring to a team at the next level?
“Some of the strengths of my game are pull ups. I can shoot the ball real well. If you step up on me I am going to get a layup. If you give me the mid-range I am going to take it.”
He will team up with top 5 2022 Robbie Avila to form a dynamic inside-outside duo for Oak Forest.
“It is going to be a very exciting season. We are going to try to make a run downstate.”