02-02-2010, 03:28 PM | #1 |
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'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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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. |
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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. |
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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? |
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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... |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I have a feeling that the emotional fallout if MT doesn't commit to UC might cause some people to do some extreme things.... |
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