Adam Zagoria covers basketball at all levels. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide.
Huntington (W.V.) Prep combo guard JaQuan Lyle says he’s considering eight schools.
“I have eight schools I’m considering,” Lyle told the Charleston (W.V.) Gazette. “Kansas, Providence, Oregon, West Virginia, Indiana, Connecticut, Memphis and Florida State.
“There’s really no leader. I’m just enjoying the process and season.”
Kansas assistant Jerrance Howardmet with Lyle last week at Huntington Prep and the two sides are working out an official visit.
Oregon assistant Tony Stubblefield and West Virginia assistant Larry Harrison both recently watched Lyle play in Kentucky.
Lyle also recently visited West Virginia and enjoyed that trip.
“I went to Morgantown two weekends ago,” he told the Gazette. “It went real well. I went to the football game and a basketball game. It was a great visit. The fans were very supportive.”
West Virginia also has a pledge from 6-10 Levi Cook, Lyle’s Huntington Prep teammate.
The Louisville decommit will be one of the most sought after players in the late signing period that begins in April — along with Myles Turner, Rashad Vaughn and Jonah Bolden.
Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle.
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