4-star Ian Steere’s a Jay!

(and the Creighton Pipeline is officially open in North Carolina.)

What a surprising Summer it has been thus far for the good coaches, staff, and fans of the Creighton Bluejays.  We received a gift from Missouri as Lee’s Summit’s SF Chris Bishop surprisingly committed to Creighton on 21 June.  Chris is one of git’s “earmarked” recruits for 2018, Top 150 status, and tickled me pink with the news.  Bossi states Chris is due for promotion to Rivals 4-star level. The very next day the Jays pickup an “out of the blue” surprise transfer student from U of New Mexico in the name of SG/SF Damien Jefferson, from E. Chicago, Indiana – Sit 1, Play 3.

Now… as a belated 4th of July gift, North Carolina stud PF/C Ian Steere (2018) has committed to the Hilltop as of yesterday 6 July 2017.

 

 

Ian is rated 4 Star by Scout (#76) and Espn.  Bossi states Ian is due for Rivals 4* on the next update.  The pickup of Steere is a Major Get by CU.  He has a long list of major suitors and it was believed that Louisville was the leader for Ian.  Again, suddenly-swiftly Ian tweeted his decision of “Coming to Omaha” and shocked a whole slew of pundits and experts (me included).  Mr. Steere visited back in June with other NC HS recruits, including Jeff McInnis and others.  Ian cited his Father and coaches including Keith Gatlin and AAU wizard Jeff McInnis for influencing and developing him as a player and person.

Ian is the third straight high level recruit snagged in North Carolina.  Creighton signed 2016’s Davion Mintz, 2017’s Ty-Shon Alexander, and now 2018’s Ian Steere.  Davion opened the door, Ty-shon confirmed we are players, and now Ian’s commit signals the pipeline is officially open and flowing.  This committment also signals to 2018 5-star high end NC PG Devon Dotson that CU is now a destination.

With thanks to prominent HS coaches including North Mecklenburg, Oak Hill Academy, and now Wesleyan Christian prep, along with AAU Team Charlotte’s Jeff McInnis, we can now expect Creighton to compete and sign more high level North Carolinians, as we are in on several the next few years.

And there is a Bonus, to boot.  There is nothing better than coming into Duke and UNC’s yard and taking high level recruits.  Luv ya Roy and Coach K…looking forward to our next game with you.

– gtmoBlue

#RollJays       #TakeFlight       #MakeNewHistory

 

Transfer U brings in Another.

 

 

UNM Transfer Damien Jefferson Joins the Jays.

Creighton has overtaken Iowa State as “Transfer University”.  The Jays have reeled off a string of incoming transfers that began with Louisville’s Chad Millard a few years back and has culminated with Syracuse’s Kaleb Joseph & Adelphi’s Manny Suarez, both who begin play next season.  Coach Mac has skillfully negotiated the transfer market and has reaped the benefits of selective accessions to the team.  While not enumerating the entire list, it is sufficient to say that the staff have skillfully added to the Bluejays’ successes via transfers.

The latest accession came out of the Blue and was a complete surprise to the vast majority of us in Jaysdom.  New Mexico Lobo Damien Jefferson has committed to the Jays on the 24th of June, after the gates opened at UNM upon a coaching change.

Damien is from E. Chicago, Indiana and is a SG/SF player.  He stands 6-5/190 and started 6 games at UNM, scoring 5.3 ppg as a frosh.  Damien was a 2016 Rivals 150 3-star out of HS and is known for his athleticism, growing defensive prowess, and hustle.  He will sit 1/play 3.

The Jays are still in on the UMass duo so we may not be done in the transfer market.

Furthermore the 2018 visit cycle is gearing up as Ian Steere, Chris Bishop/Yor Anei , Marcus Zegarowski, Xavier Foster, & Jeff McInniss have all visited in the last week or 2. Boston (Cambridge), MA 2018 center Dimon Carrigan (defensive monster and shot blocker) is on deck for an official visit soon.

 

LE: former Jay SF/PF Cole Huff will play in the 2017 NBA Summer League for the Toronto Raptors.  If he plays as he should he will make the club, and potentially give CU 5 men in the NBA.

Good luck and go git’em Cole.