Fred VanVleet is a Shocker!!

[tropicalshox]

The 6-0 point guard at Rockford (Auburn), Illinois has an offer from Wichita State. Also in the hunt are Missouri State, Kent State, Northern Illinois and Colorado State. He could be making a decision soon.

http://chicagohoops.hoops247.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=457:class-of-2012-rockford-auburn-star-fred-van-vleet-of-pryme-tyme-picks-up-a-scholarship-offer-from-wichita-state-university&catid=34:recruiting

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Fred-Van%20Vleet-119315

[tropicalshox]

Eric Bossi's thoughts on Van Vleet:

"It's going to be a surprise if Midwestern mid-majors don't get into a major fight over the services of the 5-foot-11 lead guard. No, he's not the quickest kid and won't be the kind of guy mixtape filmers make a priority. But, people who like to see winners play the point guard position with poise, confidence and solid decision making will enjoy watching Van Vleet."

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1215233

[tropicalshox]

With Dana Ford on staff, perhaps more emphasis on Chicago?

[tropicalshox]

Pepperdine, Drake, Nevada and a little interest from Illinois over the years have been mentioned in the past.

H.S. stats as a junior were 18.5 points, 7.5 assists, 5 rebounds and 5 steals per game.

Ranked #3 in the Chicago area by ChicagoHoops.

[pinstripers]

5 steals a game and lacks quickness???

[Wuzee]

From the Chicago Tribune's Preps Plus ...

Coming along: Look for Fred Van Vleet to play his way into the Mr. Basketball of Illinois conversation next season.

The Rockford Auburn guard's outstanding individual play has resulted in victory after victory for the Rockford-based PrymeTyme, which won the 17-under title in Merrillville by beating Full Package Elite.

Van Vleet recently added Wichita State to a collection of offers that includes Northern Illinois, Southern Illinois, Drake, Kent State and Detroit. A 3.8 student, the 5-11 junior has all the qualities — tangibles and intangible — coaches look for in a floor general.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/ct-spt-0601-prep-bkb-recruiting-notes20110531,0,4695519.story

[tropicalshox]

Nevada offers.

[tropicalshox]

"VanVleet’s recruitment has picked up over the last month, and it’s likely to continue that path if he keeps it open until the July period. But the process, especially all the phone calls, is getting to VanVleet, and he may end it sooner than later. Right now, he‘s down to Kent State, Northern Illinois and Wichita State."

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/high-school/post/_/id/1221/vanvleet-gets-attention-from-mid-majors

[ShockTalk]

VanVleet could be a solid 4 year player. Come on Dana, show him some tapes of the crowd and atmosphere at WSU. NIU doesn't even draw 2,000 fans. I think at least one game only had about 500.

[shoxlax]

Didn't we have a kicker with that last name back in the seventies?

[tropicalshox]

Will attend the Colorado State elite camp. I'm not for sure but I believe their camp is in two weeks and doesn't conflict with WSU's.

[tropicalshox]

Decision may come by the beginning of the July evaluation period. It's looking like NIU, WSU and Kent State will be the final three.

http://ilprepbullseye.com/Van%20Vleet_NIU_Camp.html

I'll be very happy getting the #2 ranked player from Illinois.

[45otseoj]

Hey Shox fans!

I'll be seeing FVV play (fingers crossed that he shows up!) this weekend at a shootout in Peoria.

I'll try to bring back a good assessment for you guys; it sounds like you're on this guy hard.

[SubGod22]

That would be amazing! Any first hand reporting is always welcome.

[45otseoj]

Lame...

Rockford Auburn didn't end up coming to the shootout. I was really bummed out. The shootout itself was poorly run to begin with.

I'll likely see RA and FVV play sometime this season. If WSU is still in the running, I'll make sure to drop by and give my assessment.

Have a good one Shock Nation!