Update: Chad Jackson, Donovan Gibbs, Mike Gabbard

Brett Blevins of Hoopsreport.com reported the following:

I also got a chance to check in on the Shining Star 17’s from Kentucky who are now a combined 45-6 throughout the AAU season. They are led by Miami (OH) commit Josh Sewell and unsigned 2010 6’4 PG Chad Jackson.



Chad Jackson (Scott Co) claims offers from a host of mid-majors including the most recent two James Madison and Tennessee-Chattanooga. He is also receiving interest from Virginia Tech and Oklahoma St.’s Travis Ford who obviously has the KY connection that he is taking full advantage of. Jackson had been offered by West Virginia and Xavier almost two years ago, and he still stays in contact with both schools but isn’t sure what the scholarship situation is. Chad will sit down with his mom and plan some visits come fall. Until then he will work on his floor leadership skills and his jumpshot. Look for Chad to get to that major D1 level if he can improve upon those two things.

6’7 Donovan Gibbs (Iroquois) also stopped by after the Shining Star win to talk about his recruitment. He is still sitting on offers from IUPUI, Lincoln Memorial, and Eastern KY. He is also receiving interest from Virginia Tech, VCU, Oklahoma St., Oregon St., and Mississippi St. Gibbs is just looking for the best fit and will not be rushing his decision any time soon. We spoke a little bit about the difference between playing inside for his AAU team and playing primarily the PG position at Iroquois High in Louisville. Gibbs is a team-oriented kid who just wants to play and do what the coaches ask of him. If that means playing on the block this summer that is what he will do. I see him as a 3 man at the next level, with room to improve his ball-handling to become more of a point-forward. I’ve had lots of coaches asking me about Gibbs so look for his list to grow.



I also got a chance to chat with one of the Northern KY area’s best point guards in Mikey Gabbard. Coaching in the same district as Gabbard’s Boone County Rebels, I have become a fan of his game. College attention for this young man has really picked up since a nice showing in Cincinnati at the Adidas Takes 5. Gabbard holds a Division II offer from Ashland (OH) and is receiving serious interest from the likes of Wofford, Navy, Air Force, and Morehead St. Gabbard, if he finishes the week strong and has a good senior season, should receive several D1 offers to choose from.

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