'12 KY PG Jaylen Beckham

BearcatAlum1 · 02-02-2010, 03:28 PM

2012 PG: Jaylen Beckham
6'0" 150lbs
Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington Catholic HS
AAU: Hoop Dreams

Offer: No.
Other offers: DePaul, Washington

Rivals Bio: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketb...-Beckham-91418

Courier-Journal: Jody Demling:

Lexington Catholic High School sophomore Jaylen Beckham has long been considered the state's top college prospect in the Class of 2012.

Now, the colleges appear to agree.

The 6-foot, 165-pound sophomore already has two offers and is getting interested from a lot of other big-time schools as he heads into the final stages of his sophomore season.

"It's a lot of pressure, but I just want to keep playing and trying to get better," Beckham said.

DePaul and Washington have both offered scholarships, while Oklahoma State, Indiana, Alabama, Cincinnati, Xavier, Ohio State and Florida have all shown interest.

Kentucky is watching and has shown a bit of interest, while Louisville assistant coach Walter McCarty was recently in to watch Beckham, according to LexCath coach Brandon Salsman.

"I am just trying to get better," said Beckham, noting he's not thinking a lot about a college decision. "I need to work on my assist-to-turnover ration and a consistent jump shot."

BearcatAlum1 · 02-14-2010, 06:44 PM

Courier-Journal (2/12/10):

LexCath won its 11th consecutive game with a victory over highly-ranked Scott County, scoring a 74-71 victory in Georgetown.

Sophomore guard Jaylen Beckham (photo) had 21 points and eight rebounds for the Knights.

BearcatAlum1 · 03-04-2010, 12:04 PM

Lexington Herald-Leader here is the listing of the 11th Region "All-Region Team":

Vance Hall, Franklin County
Will Evans, Lexington Christian
Ryan Fucci, Tates Creek
Mike Walker, Lafayette
Chad Jackson, Scott County
Dakotah Euton, Scott County
Jaylen Beckham, Lexington Catholic
Marcellus Barksdale, Tates Creek
Carrington Roberts, Madison Southern
Ge-Lawn Guyn, Scott County
Domonique Hagans, Lafayette
J.T Riddle, Western Hills

Not bad for a sophomore.

adrock · 03-30-2010, 01:43 PM

Regardless of whether this kid ends up in a Bearcat uniform, it's cool to see the transcript of your conversation with him, as he sounds like a good kid. I wish him well.

Assuming normal player progression during the junior and senior years of high school, where might this kid end up as far as recruiting rankings?

BearcatAlum1 · 03-30-2010, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adrock

Regardless of whether this kid ends up in a Bearcat uniform, it's cool to see the transcript of your conversation with him, as he sounds like a good kid. I wish him well.

Assuming normal player progression during the junior and senior years of high school, where might this kid end up as far as recruiting rankings?

He is already top 150 recruit.

I saw him in the top 100.

I believe he is ranked around 70th overall right now.

I will try to verify and get back on that one...

the_one_32 · 03-30-2010, 01:52 PM

I'd say easy top 100 as of now and if he improves his jump shot i could see top 50-75 and maybe top 5 PG in the country.

BearcatAlum1 · 03-30-2010, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_one_32

I'd say easy top 100 as of now and if he improves his jump shot i could see top 50-75 and maybe top 5 PG in the country.

Agreed.

I don't think there is much dispute he is a top 100 recruit right now.

adrock · 03-30-2010, 01:58 PM

Might be getting ahead of myself, but could you imagine this kid coming in and learning how to run the point from a sophomore Teague (assuming he comes here and stays more than one year)? Gets me excited just thinking about it.

the_one_32 · 03-30-2010, 02:20 PM

I think if Marquis lives up to expectations he may be one and done unfortunately. But you never know with PGs because it's a position that relies so much on maturity and decision making.

BearcatAlum1 · 03-30-2010, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_one_32

I think if Marquis lives up to expectations he may be one and done unfortunately. But you never know with PGs because it's a position that relies so much on maturity and decision making.

I think MT is one and done. He could use some strength, but his skill is undeniable.

I have a feeling that the emotional fallout if MT doesn't commit to UC might cause some people to do some extreme things....

02-02-2010, 03:28 PM	#1
BearcatAlum1 Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dayton Posts: 1,008	'12 KY PG Jaylen Beckham 2012 PG: Jaylen Beckham 6'0" 150lbs Lexington, Kentucky Lexington Catholic HS AAU: Hoop Dreams Offer: No. Other offers: DePaul, Washington Rivals Bio: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketb...-Beckham-91418 Courier-Journal: Jody Demling: Lexington Catholic High School sophomore Jaylen Beckham has long been considered the state's top college prospect in the Class of 2012. Now, the colleges appear to agree. The 6-foot, 165-pound sophomore already has two offers and is getting interested from a lot of other big-time schools as he heads into the final stages of his sophomore season. "It's a lot of pressure, but I just want to keep playing and trying to get better," Beckham said. DePaul and Washington have both offered scholarships, while Oklahoma State, Indiana, Alabama, Cincinnati, Xavier, Ohio State and Florida have all shown interest. Kentucky is watching and has shown a bit of interest, while Louisville assistant coach Walter McCarty was recently in to watch Beckham, according to LexCath coach Brandon Salsman. "I am just trying to get better," said Beckham, noting he's not thinking a lot about a college decision. "I need to work on my assist-to-turnover ration and a consistent jump shot." Last edited by BearcatAlum1; 02-02-2010 at 08:40 PM.

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02-14-2010, 06:44 PM	#2
BearcatAlum1 Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dayton Posts: 1,008	Courier-Journal (2/12/10): LexCath won its 11th consecutive game with a victory over highly-ranked Scott County, scoring a 74-71 victory in Georgetown. Sophomore guard Jaylen Beckham (photo) had 21 points and eight rebounds for the Knights.

03-04-2010, 12:04 PM	#3
BearcatAlum1 Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dayton Posts: 1,008	Lexington Herald-Leader here is the listing of the 11th Region "All-Region Team": Vance Hall, Franklin County Will Evans, Lexington Christian Ryan Fucci, Tates Creek Mike Walker, Lafayette Chad Jackson, Scott County Dakotah Euton, Scott County Jaylen Beckham, Lexington Catholic Marcellus Barksdale, Tates Creek Carrington Roberts, Madison Southern Ge-Lawn Guyn, Scott County Domonique Hagans, Lafayette J.T Riddle, Western Hills Not bad for a sophomore.

03-30-2010, 01:43 PM	#4
adrock Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ft. Thomas, KY Posts: 620	Regardless of whether this kid ends up in a Bearcat uniform, it's cool to see the transcript of your conversation with him, as he sounds like a good kid. I wish him well. Assuming normal player progression during the junior and senior years of high school, where might this kid end up as far as recruiting rankings?

03-30-2010, 01:52 PM	#6
the_one_32 Recruiting Analyst Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: colerain Posts: 1,061	I'd say easy top 100 as of now and if he improves his jump shot i could see top 50-75 and maybe top 5 PG in the country.

03-30-2010, 01:58 PM	#8
adrock Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ft. Thomas, KY Posts: 620	Might be getting ahead of myself, but could you imagine this kid coming in and learning how to run the point from a sophomore Teague (assuming he comes here and stays more than one year)? Gets me excited just thinking about it.

03-30-2010, 02:20 PM	#9
the_one_32 Recruiting Analyst Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: colerain Posts: 1,061	I think if Marquis lives up to expectations he may be one and done unfortunately. But you never know with PGs because it's a position that relies so much on maturity and decision making.