Jaden Schutt shoots, scores and gathers offers
After averaging 26.2 points and 3.9 assists per game this year, Jaden Schutt, at 6-foot-5, is the 2022 Rivals150 No. 33 shooting guard in his class.
“I would describe my game as an athletic shooting guard who can get up and finish above the rim and shoot the ball at a high percentage," Schutt said. "I’ve heard a lot of comparisons, but the most common is JJ Reddick."
With his style of play the Yorksville (Ill.) High product has drawn the interest of quite a few college programs around the Midwest.
“Of the schools who have offered me, I am currently hearing the most from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan State, Dayton and Wisconsin," Schutt said.
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IN HIS OWN WORDS
Illinois: “They play a fast-paced style and are great at developing players.”
Iowa: “They like to space the floor and they have developed some great shooters. Coach Fran McCaffery is my lead guy there.”
Minnesota: “The new coach, Ben Johnson, has been in contact with me. He talked about how he recruits players and wants to put guys who are highly skilled on his roster.”
Michigan State: “They have a winning culture at Michigan State and a lot of pros have gone through there. I talk with coach (Tom) Izzo and (assistant) coach DJ (Dwayne Stephens) there.”
Dayton: “They play and NBA style there. (Assistant) coach (Darren) Hertz talks to me about how coach (Anthony) Grant was the coach of the year and goes through all the players he has developed.”
Wisconsin: “They win a lot over there. I like the winning culture and (they) are making sure I know they need a shooter like me there. I talk with coach (Greg) Gard.”
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WHAT'S NEXT?
“I am hearing from Notre Dame, Virginia, Louisville, Oregon, Butler, Michigan and Indiana, but they haven’t offered yet," Schutt said.
As he waits for other offers to come in, Schutt said he knows what he wants from his future college program.
“I want to have a great relationship with the coaching staff. I will be looking at their play style along with the facilities and weight room. Player development will be big for me too," Schutt said.