Official Visitor: PG James Akinjo - 9/14

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http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0692185551201114473-4

New to the ESPN 100 rankings is no.75 PG James Akinjo from the west coast. Not many had a better summer. MVP and winner of the Peach Jam. (Oakland Soldiers) High level competitor who works for everything. His recruiting update: Official visit to Connecticut on Sept 14-16. Virginia, Pittsburgh, Iowa State, Cal, and Maryland are also on his mind.

 

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Updated here: https://connecticut.rivals.com/news/2018-basketball-offer-commit-tracker

 

[Dr.O1]

We have a real shot

 

[jhc08002]

Now visiting 9/8


Dimon Carrigan is also supposed to visit this weekend but I haven't seen an update on that

 

[Shaggydog84]

Think I like this kid better than JCarey. I know he's ranked lower but he's got a nice handle

 

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[piantinofamily_a_gmail.com]

How is he and mom enjoying the visit

 

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[KhalidShockedTheWorld]

I have a feeling it will be Cal. Mom needs to see him play.

 

[Corey Evans]

I would be shocked if UConn does not land Akinjo, FWIW

 

[Hooper_Scooper]

I would be shocked if UConn does not land Akinjo, FWIW

Yeah typically when a recruit goes on an official visit and immediately announces his decision is coming very shortly after the visit, that's a good sign for the team that just hosted his visit. Let's hope this is the case here.

 

[jeywalk]

I have a feeling it will be Cal. Mom needs to see him play.

His mother passed away when he was very young

 

[piantinofamily_a_gmail.com]

Sorry to hear about his mon

 

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Sorry to hear about his momQUOTE]

 

[KhalidShockedTheWorld]

Okay - one of those twitter posts was by a woman who looked like it could be his mother and I thought it was her but guess not. That's too bad about his mother

 

[jhc08002]

Okay - one of those twitter posts was by a woman who looked like it could be his mother and I thought it was her but guess not. That's too bad about his mother

The posts we have seen are from his uncle and aunt.

 

[permit22]

Awesome get....love this kid

 

[the Blades]

Welcome to the first commit for 2018 (depending on Sid's status):
James Akinjo.....6-0/160lb....PG....Richmond, CA (Salesian)

Visited Cal and had planned officials to Virginia, Maryland and Iowa State .... "UConn moved to the top of his list once coach Kevin Ollie made Akinjo a priority, and after visiting Storrs this past weekend with his aunt "

Point Guard James Akinjo Coming To UConn - Hartford Courant

 

[CaNOLEE]

Love the comments about his defense and toughness. Offensively, he's got some Nape in him.

Good job staff. Keep the momentum.

 

[mkizzle113]

I have a feeling it will be Cal. Mom needs to see him play.

Good prediction

 

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Looks like KO immediately flew out to Cali after Akinjo's commitment for an in-home visit (pictured with Akinjo's uncle and grandmother)

 

[Corey Evans]

UConn is out on Nembhard...remain in the mix for Carey.

 

[Huskyfan99]

UConn is out on Nembhard...remain in the mix for Carey.

Do we have a realistic chance with Carey or is he cuse bound ?

 

[Corey Evans]

I think UConn has a good shot, still. Of course there can be negative recruiting against them with Akinjo now on board but they do remain in the mix.

 

[the Blades]

Here's another good look with more emphasis on his passing ability :