With the early signing period starting tomorrow (it runs through next Wednesday the 18th) and KSU having 2 early signees in wing Xavier Sneed and PF James Love, KSU will still have 2 open scollys to carry over into the late signing period, which starts next April. One prospect to watch on KSU's radar over the next few months is Jaylen McManus - 6'6" 200 Combo F Charlotte, NC (North Mecklenburg HS, Charlotte Nets AAU). McManus has offers from the likes of Tulsa, George Mason, Charlotte and many others plus strong interest from KSU, Creighton, and Miami. It sounds like McManus has shown a lot of improvement in his perimeter skills, particularly shooting from distance, which has led to a spike in his recruitment and could lead to even greater interest in him before next spring. Pasted below is a scouting report from a HS showcase held in Greensboro, NC this past weekend where McManus really improved his stock:
"No one player created more buzz throughout the day than 6’6 senior Jaylen McManus of North Mecklenburg HS. McManus has over 20+ mid major offers and look for that list to grow and don’t be surprised to see some high majors knock on his door. McManus averaged 25 PPG and 8 RPG and was able to score from all levels on the court. He can post up or step out on the perimeter. McManus has a high motor and can be a microwave type performance once he gets going. With his ability to consistency knock down 3-pointers; look for his stock to rise dramatically over the course of the season. " - Rick Lewis
http://www.phenomhoopreport.com/news_article/show/574611?referrer_id=1555437
Linked below is a good article from the Charlotte paper talking about the high expectations for North Mecklenburg this season, which boasts 2 D1 prospects in McManus and Davion Mintz (Creighton commit).
"McManus, a 6-6 senior forward with 3-point shooting range, says he will choose a college in April. Among those he’s considering are Charlotte, College of Charleston, Creighton, Kansas State, Miami, Tulsa and UNC Wilmington."
“Jaylen is so multidimensional. He can go down low and post people up, but now he’s expanded his game to where he can really shoot the ball. That’s why so many high-level schools are involved with him. He’s just a mismatch for a lot of schools, especially at the high school level.” - Coach Duane Lewis
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article43612386.html
"No one player created more buzz throughout the day than 6’6 senior Jaylen McManus of North Mecklenburg HS. McManus has over 20+ mid major offers and look for that list to grow and don’t be surprised to see some high majors knock on his door. McManus averaged 25 PPG and 8 RPG and was able to score from all levels on the court. He can post up or step out on the perimeter. McManus has a high motor and can be a microwave type performance once he gets going. With his ability to consistency knock down 3-pointers; look for his stock to rise dramatically over the course of the season. " - Rick Lewis
http://www.phenomhoopreport.com/news_article/show/574611?referrer_id=1555437
Linked below is a good article from the Charlotte paper talking about the high expectations for North Mecklenburg this season, which boasts 2 D1 prospects in McManus and Davion Mintz (Creighton commit).
"McManus, a 6-6 senior forward with 3-point shooting range, says he will choose a college in April. Among those he’s considering are Charlotte, College of Charleston, Creighton, Kansas State, Miami, Tulsa and UNC Wilmington."
“Jaylen is so multidimensional. He can go down low and post people up, but now he’s expanded his game to where he can really shoot the ball. That’s why so many high-level schools are involved with him. He’s just a mismatch for a lot of schools, especially at the high school level.” - Coach Duane Lewis
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article43612386.html
