'07 OH PG/SG Dante Jackson (Xavier Verbal)

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

I don't know if it is time to start a FB thread on Dante, but he is very athletic and has some talent on the FB field. Regardless, his ticket to college will be in basketball at this point.

 

[crazybuckfan40]

I don't know if it is time to start a FB thread on Dante, but he is very athletic and has some talent on the FB field. Regardless, his ticket to college will be in basketball at this point.

Why not on a football ship and then he can play bbball.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Why not on a football ship and then he can play bbball.

That would be great if it happens.....does anyone know if he will be playing football his senior year?

 

[Redlegs]

That would be great if it happens.....does anyone know if he will be playing football his senior year?

Before he started getting the recognition I don't think he was going to play. Now that this AA Game tryout and some scholarship opportunities are showing up, I would say there is a good chance he'll be playing.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Before he started getting the recognition I don't think he was going to play. Now that this AA Game tryout and some scholarship opportunities are showing up, I would say there is a good chance he'll be playing.<!-- / message -->

Once again, thanks for the insight.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Rivals.com$ (Kentucky site)

4/3/06

Jackson will play with Eddie Ford's Kentucky Hoop Stars AAU team this summer. Dante lists Xavier, Dayton, and Michigan as his top three schools, all have offered. Jackson hopes to visit Kentucky this summer.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Rivals.com$ (Dayton site)

4/5/06

Wake Forest has now made contact. Jackson says he would like to stay within an 8 hour radius of his home, so location will be a factor.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

scout.com$

4/19/06

Jackson was scheduled for a visit to Michigan this past weekend. He did not make it, but members of his family did visit Ann Arbor. Jackson went to Arkansas for the Real Deal AAU tournament. He indicates he does think a decision will be made before fall. Jackson is "considering" playing football at the next level also. He is hearing from Ohio State, Michigan, Cincy, Syracuse, Akron and Kent State.

 

[crazybuckfan40]

I don't know if it is time to start a FB thread on Dante, but he is very athletic and has some talent on the FB field. Regardless, his ticket to college will be in basketball at this point.

I dont know this article BN$

Says that he will attend football camp and he is weighing his options.

He also attended the Scout combine at NC.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

rivals.com$

4/21/06

Jackson has been offered by Kansas State. Indiana and Wake are showing interest.

 

[BGriffBuckeye]

I don't know who KState has now, but if they bring, but if Mayo, Walker and Ellis all follow Huggins.. plus 7 footer Jason Bennett from last year... and the fact that Pogue is starting to befriend the NCH trio... plus Jackson?!?!?! They could be very good... for one year.

 

[korchiki]

I don't know who KState has now, but if they bring, but if Mayo, Walker and Ellis all follow Huggins.. plus 7 footer Jason Bennett from last year... and the fact that Pogue is starting to befriend the NCH trio... plus Jackson?!?!?! They could be very good... for one year.

I'd be VERY surprised to see Pogue go to KSU...but as far as the other three...I think that is very possible...and to think they coulda all been bearcats if huggins was still there...I don't think Dante is going there either...FWIW

 

[BGriffBuckeye]

I'd be VERY surprised to see Pogue go to KSU...but as far as the other three...I think that is very possible...and to think they coulda all been bearcats if huggins was still there...I don't think Dante is going there either...FWIW

Yeah, I agree. Just the thought though is pretty scary. Although, the class we have coming in, probably outdoes the one they would be bringing in :).

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Rivals.com$

4/26/06

Jackson temporarly switched AAU teams from the Kentucky HoopStars to the Cincinnati Royals to play in the Pittsburgh Jam Fest this past weekend. Jackson played well, scoring 28 against Alex Legion. Jackson mentions Indiana, UC, Xavier, Dayton, Michigan and K-State. He is keeping his options open at this point.

 

[gallowaybuck]

any news of late?