2023 Recruiting: Justin Edwards

[WrenchFan69]

Does it bother anyone that he’s from a “school of the future”? Some schools won’t even recruit these kids. Not implying I have a problem with it, I don’t know enough about them, just interested in opinions.

It's a real physical high school. It's a big, competitive charter school. Not like one of those fake sports academies like Spire or Findlay

 

[Jholla2183]

Maybe eaten alive is harsh, but that lineup will struggle with athletic perimeters, unless freshman Edwards happens to be lockdown.

Samson maybe starts over Clingan, but everyone on the roster now that may be here in 2 years, and any possible recruits to join by then, currently aren’t defensively ready to contribute. However in 2 years when the guys currently contributing are gone… ‍♂️

 

[NJHoops]

Does it bother anyone that he’s from a “school of the future”? Some schools won’t even recruit these kids. Not implying I have a problem with it, I don’t know enough about them, just interested in opinions.

Imhotep is a public charter school in Philly, and it’s been around since the 90’s. Hurley most recently recruited Fatts Russell out of Imhotep. Fatts’s stepfather is an assistant coach there. The head coach, Andre Noble, is a great guy and becoming a Philly hoops legend. There’s also a lot of basketball overlap with Imhotep and Team Final, an AAU team the staff is very familiar with.

 

[pepband99]

Imhotep is a public charter school in Philly, and it’s been around since the 90’s. Hurley most recently recruited Fatts Russell out of Imhotep. Fatts’s stepfather is an assistant coach there. The head coach, Andre Noble, is a great guy and becoming a Philly hoops legend. There’s also a lot of basketball overlap with Imhotep and Team Final, an AAU team the staff is very familiar with.

I still think of this when Imhotep comes up

 

[husky429]

Does it bother anyone that he’s from a “school of the future”? Some schools won’t even recruit these kids. Not implying I have a problem with it, I don’t know enough about them, just interested in opinions.

Imhotep is a legit school. This isn't like PSA or something. They have public funding.

 

[Hi-Low]

Justin Edwards is one of the most well-rounded prospects in the 2023 recruiting class and it’s hardly a surprise that the five-star forward has a very long list of suitors in his recruitment.
Auburn, Connecticut, Villanova, Tennessee, Kentucky and Penn State are the programs who Edwards says are recruiting him the hardest currently. Rivals caught up with the Philadelphia native to discuss some of his top options.

IN HIS OWN WORDS​

Villanova: They just offered me recently. They wanted me to come see practice and a game first, so I went to watch them when they played St. John’s. They wanted me to watch how they played, their player structure and how they get their players ready for the next level. I like that their main focus is getting players ready for the next level.
Auburn: I like their playing style. It’s similar to my high school. I like how they’ve been playing and I have a good vibe with coach (Ira) Bowman. He texts me almost everyday, sending me quotes and stuff.
Kentucky: They check in here and there. Coach (Orlando) Antigua sends me motivational stuff on Instagram and checks up on me, sending me videos of the team and everything, just keeping in touch. My visit there was good, the atmosphere was crazy. It’s a basketball state so basketball is the main priority and I like their playing style.
Tennessee: I talk to coach (Rod) Clark the most. Coach (Rick) Barnes used to coach
Kevin Durant and I look up to KD. Coach Barnes has always been good with wings as well. If I was to go there, I feel like he would help me to be, I won’t say Kevin Durant, but something similar to that.
UConn: Coach (Kimani) Young and coach (Dan) Hurley. I talk to Coach Kimani all of the time. I’m supposed to go watch a game. I want to go watch a game soon. I like their team and how they play.

REACTION​

Edwards doesn’t have anymore visits lined up at this time, but will look to take some in the spring and summer months. The current plan is for the five-star forward to commit around his birthday in the middle of December. There’s no clear cut leader at this point and it looks like this recruitment could go a few different ways depending on how other dominoes fall in the recruiting landscape.

 

[t8per]

REACTION​

Edwards doesn’t have anymore visits lined up at this time, but will look to take some in the spring and summer months. The current plan is for the five-star forward to commit around his birthday in the middle of December. There’s no clear cut leader at this point and it looks like this recruitment could go a few different ways depending on how other dominoes fall in the recruiting landscape.

Wow, that's super late for a 2023 player to commit. Most guys commit before the start of their senior year.

 

[Dogman69]

According to the Instagrams he is visiting Tennessee this weekend

 

[UconnU]

According to the Instagrams he is visiting Tennessee this weekend

Seems like a kid that has a very open competitive recruitment and is willing to listen to anyone. Hope we can build a strong relationship with him. Having multiple team final kids on our roster should help.

 

[UconnU]

Imhotep is a public charter school in Philly, and it’s been around since the 90’s. Hurley most recently recruited Fatts Russell out of Imhotep. Fatts’s stepfather is an assistant coach there. The head coach, Andre Noble, is a great guy and becoming a Philly hoops legend. There’s also a lot of basketball overlap with Imhotep and Team Final, an AAU team the staff is very familiar with.

It’s a great sign that we still have a relationship with team final after putting Sool and Corey on longer term plans. Their staff seems understanding.

 

[Dogman69]

Seems like a kid that has a very open competitive recruitment and is willing to listen to anyone. Hope we can build a strong relationship with him. Having multiple team final kids on our roster should help.

Also cant blame a kid for wanting to check out that Auburn @ Tennessee game this weekend. Should be rocking

 

[navery12]

 

[aburks41]

I guess UMass isn’t happening..?

 

[That Guy]

Respect to the staff. They're not taking a nice little vacation after the season, they're getting to work immediately and trying to bring in more talent. Hope it pays off!