Jalen Lecque is a five-star guard that is part of the 2019 recruiting class. Which program will ultimately end up with his services?
When it comes to the 2019 NCAA Basketball recruiting class involving perimeter players, five-star guard Cole Anthony is the first one to be mentioned. He’s the highest ranked guard and has a former college great as a father.
However, another talented guard in the group is Jalen Lecque, a 6’4 playmaker with elite-level athleticism. Originally from the Bronx in New York, the five-star athlete is a highlight reel in the making with an explosive skill set, nearly similar to the way current NBA superstar Russell Westbrook operates.
Lecque is projected to be a point guard, as he likes to have the ball in his hands. With a 6’8 wingspan, he can be a lockdown defender while overwhelming smaller guards and has the ability to rebound out the guard position.
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He’s still a work in progress, particularly when it comes to shooting the ball and facilitating the offense as a true point guard. While he’ll get a ton of minutes as a freshman, it’s probably best to have him play off the ball as well and play with another point guard on the court at first while he continues to develop.
But the question is where will he end up at? Just recently, Lecque listed seven finalists, with not true consensus favorite. For this piece, I’ll be taking a look at each program and providing insight on their respective rosters and perimeter depth for the 2019-20 season. Which ones are the best situations for Lecque regarding both playing time and winning potential?