Linsly School Basketball Recruiting Report
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The Linsly School, located in Wheeling WV is a private institution with high academic and athletic standards. All athletic teams compete at the highest level possible and some at a national level. Linsly basketball has a long history of producing…
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Continue ReadingThe Linsly School, located in Wheeling WV is a private institution with high academic and athletic standards. All athletic teams compete at the highest level possible and some at a national level. Linsly basketball has a long history of producing collegiate players as well as hosting many high-level international players over the years. Current coach Dave Wojcik has injected new life and put Linsly on a new level nationally since he’s came on campus as the new boys’ basketball head coach. Linsly’s roster features just a couple of WV native players, however we felt it important to highlight since the institution is located in WV and they schedule several of the state’s best programs.
D’arrae Goodwin D’arrae Goodwin 6’7″ | SF The Linsly School | 2025 State #190 Nation WV is possibly WV’s top 2025 and a promising Division I recruit. The Wheeling native boasts several offers including Marshall, College of Charleston, Bowling Green. Radford, Incarnate Word with recent interest from New Mexico and Richmond. Goodwin projects to be a wing at the next level but don’t think for a minute he couldn’t step into a 4 role and absolutely dominate. A great rebounder and physical defender D’arrae is certainly dynamic with his skill set and able to put the ball on the floor when necessary.
Will Taylor Will Taylor 6’1″ | PG The Linsly School | 2025 State WV is a guard at the Linsly School who started turning heads on last years AAU run. But also caught the attention of coaches at an Elite camp this past fall. He’s destined to play Division II most likely with a great feel for the game and solid downhill to the rim game. With academic standards so high at Linsly colleges can be early with offers without fear of a player not qualifying and that’s what I’d expect for Taylor in the next 6-8 months.
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Nassef Lubowa is a California native playing in WV. Lubowa is an impressive 6’3″ with a strong frame with offers from several Ivy Leagues, Cal and San Diego. We first saw him at Anderson Court Summer League this past fall and it took about thirty seconds for me to recognize he was a Division I level player. Lubowa shoots it, puts it on the floor, plays top level defense and pushes the ball up the floor off of rebounds. Lubowa will be a great measuring stick for several WV kids as Linsly runs through their schedule of WV SSAC schools.
Uros Petrusic Uros Petrusic 6'9" | C Linsly | 2025 State WV
Uros Petrusic Uros Petrusic 6'9" | C Linsly | 2025 State WV
Uros Petrusic Uros Petrusic 6’9″ | C Linsly | 2025 State WV is described as multi skilled just as you’d imagine a kid from Europe being. Petrusic is new to the US but will get a two year stint at Linsly and get the luxury of being coached by former D1 head coach Dave Wojcik. With Petrusic’s size and skill level he’s certain to be recruited, possibly at the Ivy League level and with two full years to develop with Coach Woj his ceiling will be high.
Jonah Vaysbakh Jonah Vaysbakh 6'2" | CG Linsly | 2024 State WV
Jonah Vaysbakh Jonah Vaysbakh 6'2" | CG Linsly | 2024 State WV
Jonah Vaysbakh Jonah Vaysbakh 6’2″ | CG Linsly | 2024 State WV is best described as a skilled and efficient shooter. A proficient and true combo guard, Jonah can fit into many systems at the next level and is graded out to be in the D2 to D3 range. He’ll be depended on largely to carry the Linsly squad from the perimeter and help stretch defenses that have to sag in the paint and help double bigger paint dwellers. He’s definitely a must see player if you enjoy great guard play.
Luka Kecman Luka Kecman 6'6" | SF Linsly | 2024 State WV
Luka Kecman Luka Kecman 6'6" | SF Linsly | 2024 State WV
Luka Kecman Luka Kecman 6’6″ | SF Linsly | 2024 State WV is a long wing shooter who could get college looks as high as D1. With his size shooting the ball and wing shooters being at such a premium at every level, Luka is destined to play high level D2 or D1. The kicker with his college projection is his ability to handle the ball and play the 2 or 3 spots according to coach Wojcik. This adds great value to compliment his size as well as get on the radar of many scouts.
Ruben Salazar Ruben Salazar 6'7" | SF Linsly | 2025 State WV
Ruben Salazar Ruben Salazar 6'7" | SF Linsly | 2025 State WV
Ruben Salazar Ruben Salazar 6’7″ | SF Linsly | 2025 State WV is a skilled Power Forward from Spain who shows a high level of skill and basketball IQ. Salazar is already a “world Champion” as he was part of the Spain 16U team that won a recent World Championship. Salazar was highly heralded by coach Wojcik as a future high level prospect but with lots of development left to do. Ruben will likely have professional vs collegiate opportunities when he’s finished at Linsly next year given he’s already been recognized as one of the country’s top 18U players.