USA: Jalen Green shows progress, says who is prioritizing him in recruiting – Scout

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- 2020 guard Jalen Green has been among the top performers at the USA Basketball u16 trials, which tipped on Thursday.

Progress from one USA Basketball camp to the next is exactly what you want to see out of some of the best young players in the sport. 2020 guard Jalen Greenis among the players that have shown improvement from Octobers mini-camp to the u16 trials.

Through two days and three sessions on the court, Green has proven himself as one of the most explosive scorers at camp. Green, who has grown to 6-foot-5, has quick first step, impressive athleticism and a scorers mentality.

Its going good, Green said about the USA Basketball experience. The first day I didnt play to my full potential. I wasnt really standing out, but today came back and am. http://www.scout.com/player/211961-jalen-green

I had to lock in, he added. What the coaches were saying, I wasnt locked in on the first day. I was kind of tired. I had to bring it today. I was locked in. I was hitting shots, coming off screens, dunking and getting lay ups.

Green, a standout at Fresno (Calif.) San Joaquin Memorial, said when hes dialed in, hes active and making plays.

Im just all over the court, Green said. Im aggressive. Im playing defense. Im trying to get buckets and set up my teammates.

I could play a lot of spots, he added. I play all over the court with my AAU team and I can do that here too.

Although such a young prospect, Green is already reeling in college intrest, citing scholarship offers from Fresno State,Florida State,UNLV,Creighton,USC,Villanova,ArizonaandWashington.

Green said hes taken unofficial visits to Fresno State, UNLV and USC. He also cited some interest from UCLA. Which schools are prioritizing him early?

Arizona is really committed to me right now and Fresno State is in my hometown, so them too, Green said.

Green said Arizona has just been in constant contact with him.

They talk to me and they are keeping in touch with me, he said when pressed on Arizona. They are trying to keep in touch.

Being from Fresno, Green said hes developed a strong relationship with the coaches and players at Fresno State.

Im always over there with those guys, he said. Those are my guys right now. Thats my hometown.

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