Jordan Shanklin spent the majority of his summer rehabbing a chin fracture and watching from the sidelines. After being cleared by doctors in early July, Shanklin burst back onto the scene at the Hoop Fest followed by some stellar play in Vegas at the Adidas Super 64. Shanklin is a team first point guard that uses his speed and quickness to push the pace and to get his teammates involved. He is among the top 10 players in the state of Kentucky regardless of class.
Recently Full Court Preps writer David Money was able to catch up with Shanklin, touching on a number of topics.
Since the interviews Clemson, Butler, and VCU have become heavily involved in Shanklin's recruitment. Shanklin does have an offer from Western Kentucky as well. Below are some highlights of the superb guard in action.
Austin Etherington has spent the majority of his high school career sidelined with injuries. Etherington has finally put some distance between himself and his last injury and it has translated into more confident play. As a sophomore, after missing the first 15 games, Etherington burst back averaging 16 points and 7 rebounds per contest. By all accounts the dead eye shooter is among the top guards in the 2011 class and he holds no less than five high major offers.
Recently Full Court Preps Writer David Money was able to catch up with Etherington.
F.C.P. - Could you sum up your game for folks who have not had a chance to see you play?
Etherington- I am a two guard or a three that can shoot the ball and penetrate to the basket.
F.C.P.- What have you been working on this summer?
Etherington- Getting low on my drive. Working on my shot and trying to get more shots up. I am learning to shoot over taller defenders and stuff like that.
F.C.P.- How are you recovering from the injury's?
Etherington- I am 100 percent, I am all good.
F.C.P.- Can you talk about how you guys did at Hamilton last season?
Etherigton- I missed the first 15 games. When I started playing we were about .500 and we ended up plus three. I think we only lost four games when I was playing. I did alright, I averaged about 16 points per game.
F.C.P.- What schools are showing interest in you?
Etherington- I have five offers. I have Xavier, Indiana, Butler, Oklahoma State, and New Mexico. Ohio State is right there, I'm hoping to get that offer.
F.C.P.- Do you have a leader at this point?
Etherington- Not really. It's all open. It's all up in the air.
F.C.P.- Do you plan on taking any visits?
Etherington- Yeah I'm hoping that in the fall I can get out to Oklahoma St. and see what it's like. I'll probably go back to Indiana and Xavier.
Lyonell Gaines is a versatile player that can play on the wing or in the post. He is tenacious defender and is great in transition. Gaines skills are a work in progress; however, he has shown flashes of promise offensively. He has a nice slashing game and sports a satisfactory spot up jumps shot. Overall, he is an extremely polite and good natured young man. Recently, Cincinnati has started to show some interest in Gaines.
Full Court Preps writer David Money recently caught up with Gaines for a little Q & A:
Gaines has garnered the interest of a few division one programs; including Butler, Morehead State and the afore mentioned Cincinnati Bearcat's.
Remy Abell is becoming a well known player in the 2011 class, especially around the nations heartland. Recently Full Court Preps writer David Money caught up with the talented junior to be:
Abell has an above average ability to do a number of things, including: pass, shoot, defend, and run the floor. Simply put, Abell is gritty. This kid is a giver and he buys into his coaches philosophy's and instructions. Abell is a student of the game and a well rounded young man. We expect huge things from him over the next couple of seasons. Please check back in the coming weeks for a complete dissection of this kids abilities.
