2013 Target - Jalen Norman 6'4" WG

Nixa sophomore Jalen Norman was recently named by Rivals as the 65th best prospect for the class of 2013.

The 6-4, 185 pound forward averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds for the class 5 district 11 champ Eagles as a freshman. He figures to play a much more prominent role this season after the loss of 7 seniors.

Norman plays for Spiece Mo-Kan Elite AAU.

2009-10 highlights:
http://www.kspr.com/sports/kspr-jalen-norman-09152010,0,5569231.story

I thought Rivals only rated the top 15 sophomores-to-be (2013 right now).

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/rankings/rank-2752

Yeah, you're not crazy. They do technically only rank the top 15, but if you click on the rivals.com link in the story it takes you to a page that ranks more. It's kind of an unofficial ranking, but I'd say pretty impressive. It's got to make him in the top 2 or 3 in the state for his class.

It'd be nice if we could have more luck with him than we did with Dingman.....a little success in the next few years and it could happen!

Are you serious?? We landed Kirk,and he is by far a better prospect...

I think he was referring to the fact that Dingman was another kid who decided to leave town rather than play near home, though Kirk is also local.

Only time will tell who will be the better player. But as of now I agree Kirk is better, but not by much.

Shouldn't this be in the recruits thread?

Yes, I was referring to getting local kids. And yes, I am excited about Kirk and glad we got him!

AHHHHHH........YES IT SHOULD. This is a very serious violation. I hope 33 doesn't lose his job over this incorrect posting.

Jalen looks to be a tough hard nosed kid.

Bump. The coaches were in the house to watch Jalen at the Blue and Gold. He didn't start and sat the bench the entire first quarter, maybe some sort of disciplinary issue.

Not a good sign.

They were also eyeing fellow Nixa Sophomore Austin Ruder. He led the team yesterday in scoring. Probably about 6'2" with more growing to do, a really good shooting guard type. I saw him last year as a freshmen and sensed that he would probably grow into a D-1 talent at some point. Kind of hard to judge guys while they're still so young, but it's good to have some local kids to keep an eye on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHWAfzEQK7k&feature=player_embedded

Heard Norman had a very impressive dunk against Camdenton on Tuesday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcFT9G0ZIDg&feature=player_embedded

Some good highlights of Norman in this video.

He is a really versatile player. His body looks very mature for being a sophomore - I hope he continues to grow. If he continues to 6'6" - 6'7" he could develop into a fairly high BCS caliber player.

heard we offered jalen and rudder anyone got any info on this ?