Counting down the days to tipoff previewing the incoming freshmen of the Atlantic 10. Next up is the Xavier Musketeers.
The Musketeers advanced to the Sweet Sixteen with a 10-6 conference record and 23-13 overall. Chris Mack and his staff will need to replace four starters from that team. Mack and his staff welcome six freshmen to Victory Parkway: Semaj Christon, Myles Davis, James Farr, Jalen Reynolds, Kevin Coker and Joe Schuessler.
Semaj Christon 6’3” 182lbs. G Cincinnati, Oh.Brewster Academy, NH
Contributed 10 points, 11 assists and three steals in helping his all-star squad win the Derby Classic game at Freedom Hall in Louisville in April, 2012…ranked as a four-star recruit by ESPN.com, Scout.com and rivals.com. Scout.com has him ranked at No. 24, while Rivals.com has him ranked No. 31 in his class. Played one season at Brewster Academy with current XU teammate Jalen Reynolds…earned First Team All-League honors, while leading his team to a 33-1 record and a prep school national championship… played with Jakarr Sampson (St. John’s), Aaron Thomas (Florida State), Mitch McGary (Michigan), T.J. Warren (N.C. State) and Joe Bramanti (Wright State)…former Musketeers Mark Lyons and Andre Walker also played at Brewster…basketball coach: Jason Smith.
What they’re saying about Semaj Christon – Steve Keller/The National Recruiting Report: “Xavier is at the top of the league, and the reason they are at the top of the league is because they keep getting the best kids. Semaj Christon is clearly of first-team all league character. He can play. He’s got talent. He can shoot, and he’s a point guard.”
Chris Johnson/Hoop Scoop: “He’s a tremendous athlete, an improved shooter. He can get from A to B on the court almost at ease. He’s a great ballhandler and slasher. His jump shot has improved. He’ll be quite a contributor for Xavier this year.”
Myles Davis 6’2” 200lbs. G Jersey City, N.J./ Notre Dame Prep, Mass.
Ranked as a three-star recruit recruit by ESPN.com and Scout.com, while earning a No. 136 ranking in his class by Rivals.com. Played two seasons at Notre Dame Prep in Fitchburgh, Massachusetts…averaged 22 points, seven rebounds and three assists this past season, while leading his team to a 31-5 record…the team’s only loss in the last 18 games came by four points in the National Semifinals to Brewster Academy and current XU teammates Semaj Christon and Jalen Reynolds…MVP of the Hall of Fame game…averaged 14.0 ppg. as a junior for a Notre Dame Prep team that had 11 future Division I players, finished 33-4 and reached the National Championship game…has played with the likes of Steven Adams (Pitt), Mandell Thomas and Devon McMillan (Fordham), Todd Mayo (Marquette), Khem Birch (UNLV) and Sam Cassell Jr…basketball coach: Ryan Hurd.
What they’re saying about Myles Davis – Steve Keller/The National Recruiting Report: “He is an outstanding shooter. Myles is a player who has just gotten better and better as time has gone on. He is every bit of 6-2 and every bit of the 200 pounds. He’s physical, and he’s big. He’s a specialist.”
Jay Gomes/NJHoops.com: “He’s a great three-point shooter. Maybe one of the best shooters in the east the last few years. He has great range with a beautiful stroke. The kind of kid you can’t leave open for a second. He’ll be the emphasis of a lot of people’s scouting reports. If he gets an inch of room, he gets a shot off, and it’s going in. He has good size and handles the ball well.
Allen Rubin/Hoop Scoop: “He’s a very good outside shooter. Real good player. A good get for Xavier. He’s real good two-guard.”
James Farr 6’9” 222lbs. F Evanston, Ill./Maine Central Institute, Pittsfield ME
Ranked as a three-star recruit for both Scout.com and Rivals.com. Averaged 23 points and 13 rebounds in his one season at MCI…teammate of Jared Brandon (Cal State Fullerton)…basketball coach: Dave Campbell.
Jalen Reynolds 6’9” 220 lbs. F Livonia, Mich./Brewster Academy, NH
Ranked as a three-star recruit by ESPN.com and ranked No. 91 by Scout.com. Played one season at Brewster Academy with current XU teammate SEmaj Christon…helped lead his team to a 33-1 record and a prep school national championship… played with Jakarr Sampson (St. John’s), Aaron Thomas (Florida State), Mitch McGary (Michigan), T.J. Warren (N.C. State) and Joe Bramanti (Wright
State)…former Musketeers Mark Lyons and Andre Walker also played at Brewster…basketball coach: Jason Smith.
What they’re saying about Jalen Reynolds – Steve Keller/The National Recruiting Report: “He’s is another who is clearly of first team all league character. I would have to say Jalen Reynolds and Semaj Christon are two of the top five players coming into the league. Reynolds is big, skilled and can do things.”
Kevin Coker 6’6″ 200lbs. F Plainfield, Ill/Plainfield South
First-year walk-on. Earned three Varsity letters…averaged 12 ppg. 7 rebounds, and 2 assists as a Senior…helped team to win the Southwest Prairie Conference Championship while being selected to the All-Tournament Team…basketball coach: Ken Bublitz
Joe Schuessler 6’2″ 175lbs. G Glen Ellyn, Ill./Benet Academy
First-year walk-on. Earned two Varsity letters…competed in the Catholic Conference…his team won the Proviso West Tournament…basketball coach: Gene Heidkamp….helped team to win the Southwest Prairie Conference Championship while being selected to the All-Tournament Team…basketball coach: Ken Bublitz
Photos and biographical information courtesy of Xavier athletics.
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