Kassoum Yakwe will take an official visit to St. John’s Aug. 13-15, a source told SNY.tv..
The 6-foot-7, 205-pound power forward from Our Savior New American and the reigning Nike EYBL Defensive Player of the Year, Yakwe led the Peach Jam through pool play in both rebounds (11.8) and blocks (5.6).
One source close to Yakwe recently said St. John’s, Kansas and Oregon are “working very hard on Kassoum.”
Yakwe’s immediate future remains unclear. He could end up on a college campus in 2015 or attend prep school for one season before going to college in 2016.
The source previously said they are “leaning toward prep” for 2015-16, with Yakwe going to college beginning in 2016.
Meantime, PSA Cardinals coach Terrance “Munch” Williams raves about Yakwe’s play.
“Kassoum’s getting better and better each day,” Williams said. “At times he’s been overshadowed because he’s been playing behind All-Americans last year, but when he’s on the floor he’s obviously one of the best defensive players in the country. His offense is coming along. He got a good 15-foot jumper, he’s obviously athletic, and he affects the game in multiple facets. You can move him around, he’s just an all-around great player.
“Regardless of where he goes because of his effort and energy, he’s going to be a great basketball player.”
