After an incredibly quiet summer on the recruiting front that seemed to produce only disappointing news, we finally have some positive news to report. Five-star small forward A.J. Griffin will be on campus this weekend for an official visit, per Rivals' Corey Evans. Griffin is currently ranked 8th in the 2021 Rivals 150.
Devin Askew was originally scheduled to visit today, but canceled that visit and will instead be at Kentucky as his recruitment appears to be a Kentucky vs. Louisville race. Having Griffin visit instead is a wonderful "consolation" prize as he would be an incredible addition for the Cats. Any time you're getting a top 10 player on campus, it's a good thing.
Given the roster construction, the quiet surrounding the 2020 class isn't particularly surprising. But that doesn't make it any easier watching guys once connected to Villanova head elsewhere, especially as the Cats look to cement and maintain their spot among the nation's elite. Even though it makes sense, having such a quiet summer is tough to deal with when you now expect the program to be a destination for recruits.
However, this has allowed Jay Wright and staff to allocate resources to the 2021 class, and hopes remain high that it will be another banner group for the program. The Cats are involved with a plethora of elite recruits in that class, and having Griffin on campus is a great opportunity to begin making an impression.
Devin Askew was originally scheduled to visit today, but canceled that visit and will instead be at Kentucky as his recruitment appears to be a Kentucky vs. Louisville race. Having Griffin visit instead is a wonderful "consolation" prize as he would be an incredible addition for the Cats. Any time you're getting a top 10 player on campus, it's a good thing.
Given the roster construction, the quiet surrounding the 2020 class isn't particularly surprising. But that doesn't make it any easier watching guys once connected to Villanova head elsewhere, especially as the Cats look to cement and maintain their spot among the nation's elite. Even though it makes sense, having such a quiet summer is tough to deal with when you now expect the program to be a destination for recruits.
However, this has allowed Jay Wright and staff to allocate resources to the 2021 class, and hopes remain high that it will be another banner group for the program. The Cats are involved with a plethora of elite recruits in that class, and having Griffin on campus is a great opportunity to begin making an impression.