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2012 PROSPECT DEJUAN MARRERO UPDATES RECRUITMENT & MORE
March 17, 2011 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
DeJuan Marrero is a versatile forward in the Class of 2012 that has drawn a solid following over the years playing with the Spiece Indy Heat AAU program in the Midwest. Marrero, who currently stands at 6-foot-5 and weighs 205 pounds, is difficult to defend due to his inside-outside ability at the offensive end. The forward out of Gary (IN)’s Bowman Academy has a strong body and is relentless inside. He is a factor on the backboards at both ends and can make plays in the lane. What makes him even tougher is that he has solid ball-handling ability and can beat defenders off the dribble to finish at the rim inside which he showed NBE on the AAU trail last season.
Marrero’s Bowman club played a tough schedule this season that included Chicago powers Simeon, Whitney Young and De La Salle. Despite losing in the sectional finals to Morgan Township, 53-49, the young Eagles had a season that Marrero was satisfied with and hopes to build on next year.
“I enjoyed this season even though we lost in Sectionals,” said Marrero. “The highlight game that I enjoyed the most was when we play against Chicago Simeon, which was the first game of the season. Going into my senior year my goal is to win one more state championship.”
Expect Marrero to be a highly visible player on the spring and summer AAU circuit running with the Spiece Indy Heat program. Many schools will likely pay close attention when the evaluation period in July rolls around to get a look at the versatile and energetic forward in action to see if he will fit in their programs. Marrero is looking forward to the chance to play agains the top competition across the country.
“This year in AAU my plans are to win every tourney and getting better,” he said.
As for his recruitment, Marrero has a long and varied list with several top programs in the mix heading into the spring of his junior year, which is regarded as the most important period for a recruit.
“The colleges that are recruiting me are Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Purdue, Kansas, Memphis, Dayton, Xavier, Miami (FL), Wake Forest, NC State, Ball State, Cincinnati and Michgan,” replied Marrero to a message asking what colleges he is considering from those actively recruiting him.
At this time there are no leaders and “all are the same” according to Marrero.
With the NCAA Tournament starting in earnest a little later today, no doubt Marrero will be following the action closely with several of the schools recruiting him making their effort to win a national title. Marrero believes one team from the BIG EAST will remain hot and bring home another championship to their program.
“I’m going for UConn to win it all this year,” said Marrero.
NBE is looking forward to seeing DeJuan Marrero in action this spring. We will stay in touch with the Class of 2012 forward prospect and keep readers up to date on his recruitment and development on the floor.
Stay tuned to NBE for more updates on prospects as well as their 2011 NCAA Tournament predictions the next couple days…
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