Aquan Smart Talks New Offers, Visits
Niles North 2020 point guard Aquan Smart has exploded with a terrific spring and summer on the travel team circuit with first Pure Prep and then closing it out with Young & Reckless. In between the travel team sessions he…
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Continue ReadingNiles North 2020 point guard Aquan Smart has exploded with a terrific spring and summer on the travel team circuit with first Pure Prep and then closing it out with Young & Reckless. In between the travel team sessions he was a stud for his high school team during the high school live periods which really ignited his recruitment. The explosive combo guard is one of the best at getting into the paint in the state. Lives in the lane where he is a great layup maker.
We caught up with him at his last travel team event with Young & Reckless in Minnesota at the Hard Work Region Finals to discuss the latest with his recruitment.
“It has picked up a lot. I have got five new offers. Illinois State, UAB, and FIU have jumped in the mix.”
Any of the new schools jumping out to him?
“Florida International and UAB are constantly talking to me all the time. I talk to them all the time. It is crazy.”
FIU
“It is in Miami. They play a high paced offense and the coaches are talking to me as a main target.”
UAB
“I am one of their main targets, they play fast, and the coaches really like me.”
Smart rattled off his offer list.
“UIC, SEMO, Illinois State, Chicago State, UAB, FIU, and UW-Milwaukee.”
What is the next step in his recruitment?
“I have a visit set up for SEMO in August. I am setting up visits for UW-Milwaukee and UAB.”
The Niles North guard will head to SEMO on August 24 for his first official visit.
“They were the first team that offered me. They talk to me constantly. They are making me feel like a priority too.”
UW-Milwaukee is also heavily in the mix.
“It is close to home. Coach Baldwin I have known him for a while. I played against his son. I like that it is close.”