Norfolk State gets a steal in Skyers
PUTNAM — Norfolk State University was one of the first schools to offer Jordan Skyers. Now the four-star prospect announced his commitment to Norfolk State University out of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Ranked among top 40 as a combo guard by ESPN, Skyers is the highest-ranked recruit ever to commit to the Spartans, which he said played no factor into his decision. He described the recruiting process as “tough.” “I stuck with it, decided to go a different path and commit to an Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” said Skyers. “I’m happy with my decision, I love my decision. I can’t wait for my freshman year to get started.”
Head Coach Robert Jones and the recent success of the program was a major factor for Skyers. “He’s a winning coach, 13 seasons and he’s had one losing season. Went to the tournament 4 or 5 times. His resume speaks for itself,” said Skyers. After the aforementioned losing season for the Spartans coach Rob vowed that would never happen again. The vision he has for this program and the determination to turn it into a consistent power stood out to Skyers as well. He sees coach Rob as the perfect man to unlock his potential and take his game to the next level.
“He’s a passionate guy, why would I not want to play for someone that looks like me?” It also doesn’t hurt that his future head coach is from his home state of New York- specifically Queens. Skyers acknowledged that his familiarity with the region will help the coaching staff understand what type of character Skyers will bring to the Spartans. The program is acquiring a well-rounded player, who will bring “energy for days.” “I’m a three-level scorer, I can rebound and guard for days,” Skyers said.
His ability to adapt is another strong suit of his game. “I’m going to have to adapt to the speed and level of college basketball,” he said. “But overall, I’m just going to Norfolk to win.” Skyers described his moment of commitment as a “big rock that has been lifted off my back.” The recruitment process was filled with ups and downs, according to Skyers. He didn’t make his final decision until the very last moment. “I just want to go out there and play my hardest. Play the best I can, stay healthy and I thank God for that.”
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