2021 PG and Villanova target Devin Askew has had a fantastic summer and has continued that while working with USA Basketball in Colorado Springs. Rivals' Corey Evans caught up with Askew and got an update on his recruitment and on the possibility of reclassifying to 2020 that we mentioned earlier this month.
First and foremost, it appears that reclassification is now off the table and that Askew will remain in the class of 2021. Here's what Askew told Evans on the topic: “I am not going to do it. I was talking with my mom, my dad, my coaches and my trainers, and they have no doubt that I can make it in 2020 and still succeed but why rush? Why not use that senior year to get that much better?”
Evans also got a quote on Villanova: “That is a really big development program, they are going to develop you. It is a great point guard school and they are going to help you understand reads and stuff like that. It isn’t going to be one-and-done but two or three years, for sure.”
As far as where his recruitment stands, Louisville has been a major player and are lined up to get Askew's first official visit in early September. Memphis and Kentucky have recently gotten involved. Askew mentioned the allure of Kentucky's reputation as an NBA player factory to Evans, and he likes the connection to the pro game that is in place at Memphis with Penny Hardaway, Mike Miller, and Cody Toppert. Askew also revealed that he is coveting an offer from Duke, so if the Blue Devils get involved it could complicate things.
Askew noted he would like to get visits in to Oregon, Kentucky, Memphis, and Villanova if time permits.
Our take: With the decision to remain in the class of 2021, it feels like we're in the very early stages here. With Askew's play over the summer, his offer list is likely to grow, and as we mentioned with Duke, there could be some favorites Askew is waiting on. That being said, Nova appears to be in a good spot for the moment, and it would be huge if Jay Wright can get Askew on campus for a visit. That's what we'll be watching for as we head into the fall.
You can read Evans' full article, with quotes on Duke, Kentucky, and Memphis in addition to Villanova, at the link below.
https://basketballrecruiting.rivals...-mulls-a-reclassification-talks-newest-offers
First and foremost, it appears that reclassification is now off the table and that Askew will remain in the class of 2021. Here's what Askew told Evans on the topic: “I am not going to do it. I was talking with my mom, my dad, my coaches and my trainers, and they have no doubt that I can make it in 2020 and still succeed but why rush? Why not use that senior year to get that much better?”
Evans also got a quote on Villanova: “That is a really big development program, they are going to develop you. It is a great point guard school and they are going to help you understand reads and stuff like that. It isn’t going to be one-and-done but two or three years, for sure.”
As far as where his recruitment stands, Louisville has been a major player and are lined up to get Askew's first official visit in early September. Memphis and Kentucky have recently gotten involved. Askew mentioned the allure of Kentucky's reputation as an NBA player factory to Evans, and he likes the connection to the pro game that is in place at Memphis with Penny Hardaway, Mike Miller, and Cody Toppert. Askew also revealed that he is coveting an offer from Duke, so if the Blue Devils get involved it could complicate things.
Askew noted he would like to get visits in to Oregon, Kentucky, Memphis, and Villanova if time permits.
Our take: With the decision to remain in the class of 2021, it feels like we're in the very early stages here. With Askew's play over the summer, his offer list is likely to grow, and as we mentioned with Duke, there could be some favorites Askew is waiting on. That being said, Nova appears to be in a good spot for the moment, and it would be huge if Jay Wright can get Askew on campus for a visit. That's what we'll be watching for as we head into the fall.
You can read Evans' full article, with quotes on Duke, Kentucky, and Memphis in addition to Villanova, at the link below.
https://basketballrecruiting.rivals...-mulls-a-reclassification-talks-newest-offers