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.

Patrick Lucas-Perry is a kid that has basketball embedded in his DNA. He is a team first point guard that is adept at penetrating and making the crucial decision on whether to pass or shoot as defenses close in. This kid's skills are best defined by two words, floor general. Perry plays for 16u Team Legion out of Michigan. The team is coached by his father Lavel, and current ESPN basketball analyst (former Michigan power forward) Tim McCormick. Patrick is the younger brother of current Wolverine guard Lavel Lucas-Perry. It should come as no surprise that Michigan and Michigan State have already offered scholarships and are pushing hard for his services. On this afternoon Tom Izzo, Xavier head coach Chris Mack, and an assistant from Cincinnati were on hand to watch him play.

Full Court Preps writer David Money was able to catch up with the talented point guard.



Lucas-Perry is a well rounded and polite young man and is going to be a real treat for any coach to host on his team's roster.