Last weekend USA Basketball held a mini-camp in Colorado Springs, and Nova commits and targets did plenty to stand out. Rivals' Corey Evans was there, and here are some of his observations that are of interest to Villanova.
On Nova commit Justin Moore:
"Guard Justin Moore should establish himself well at Villanova and be another strong producer for Jay Wright as he lifts Villanova into blueblood territory."
On Nova target Isaiah Stewart:
"Fellow Rivals analyst Eric Bossi headlined his awards column with Isaiah Stewart, but this article wouldn't be credible if we didn’t include the big fella again. There is going to be continued talk about the upsides of those ahead of him in the Rivals150, but when it comes time to show up and produce, no one does it better.
This is nothing new for the big man, arguably the most consistent producer in America. But he has raised his basketball ceiling every few months and this past weekend, it was his ability to score over either shoulder in the post and even knock down a few high-elbow jumpers that really intrigued. Stewart is the most sure-fire college star in the 2019 class, and he is good enough to impact the national title race for the college program he decides to call home."
And finally on Nova commit Bryan Antoine:
"The 2019 class is a bit different in that we have already seen a handful of prospects decline the chance to suit up for a blueblood program and instead choose their best fit at the college level. While it is not a slight to Villanova whatsoever (I mean, the Wildcats are the defending national champs, after all), but Bryan Antoine was Friday’s top standout and his talents and abilities will be put to good use on the Main Line."
It's great to hear that some future Wildcats are making an impression in one of the most challenging environments high school players participate in.
On Nova commit Justin Moore:
"Guard Justin Moore should establish himself well at Villanova and be another strong producer for Jay Wright as he lifts Villanova into blueblood territory."
On Nova target Isaiah Stewart:
"Fellow Rivals analyst Eric Bossi headlined his awards column with Isaiah Stewart, but this article wouldn't be credible if we didn’t include the big fella again. There is going to be continued talk about the upsides of those ahead of him in the Rivals150, but when it comes time to show up and produce, no one does it better.
This is nothing new for the big man, arguably the most consistent producer in America. But he has raised his basketball ceiling every few months and this past weekend, it was his ability to score over either shoulder in the post and even knock down a few high-elbow jumpers that really intrigued. Stewart is the most sure-fire college star in the 2019 class, and he is good enough to impact the national title race for the college program he decides to call home."
And finally on Nova commit Bryan Antoine:
"The 2019 class is a bit different in that we have already seen a handful of prospects decline the chance to suit up for a blueblood program and instead choose their best fit at the college level. While it is not a slight to Villanova whatsoever (I mean, the Wildcats are the defending national champs, after all), but Bryan Antoine was Friday’s top standout and his talents and abilities will be put to good use on the Main Line."
It's great to hear that some future Wildcats are making an impression in one of the most challenging environments high school players participate in.