Duke '13 SF - Jabari Parker (Duke Verbal)

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Chicago (IL) Simeon
AAU: Mac Irvin Fire

Ht: 6'7"
Wt: 225 lbs

First ever freshman starter at Simeon (alma mater of Derrick Rose)...has offers from Minnesota, Oregon State, Washington, Northern Iowa, Illinois, DePaul, Northwestern, Baylor, Kansas and Brigham Young.

Offers from Kansas, Illinois, Washington, Pittsburgh, Providence, Baylor, DePaul, Northwestern, Oregon State, Nevada, BYU and Minnesota and interest from Kentucky, Duke, Purdue, Ohio State, Marquette and Wisconsin.

 

‪Jabari Parker - 2010 Highlight Mixtape - Chicago's Next Chosen One - Simeon 2013‬‏ - YouTube

 

2013 Jabari Parker Interview

Simeon (IL) High School’s 6-foot-6, 220-pound Class of 2013 guard Jabari Parker is one of best of his class, if not one of the best players in the nation regardless of class.
With Scholarship offers already from the likes of Georgetown, Mic…higan St., Texas, Illinois, Northwestern, NIU, Purdue, SIU, Baylor, Kansas, Depaul, Washington, Florida, Providence and many more. With interest from Marquette, Virgia Tech, West Virginia, North Carolina, UCLA and Bradley.

You can see why he might be the one of the best regardless of class. In the early stages of Parker recruitiment. He did mention a favorite. All the colleges that have offered and are interested in him are on all the same level.

Parker was a vital part as a freshmen of Simeon High Schools Class 4A State Championship Team.

I was able to talk to Jabari Parker here’s what he had to say:

How was your Summer AAU Season?

“It was ok, since I was able to [play much better this summer than I did in the Spring. Nursing a injury.â€

What is the strength to your game?

“My strength is scoring off the triple threat and the open court. Also have a good post and baseline game.â€
POSTED IN: COAST 2 COAST RECRUITING
Interview done By Johnny Hernandez (National Media)


What is something you need to improve in your game?

“I need to improve my on ball defense and athleticism.â€

Now that the AAU summer season is over, what do you have planned?

“My plans are to get better and be in the gym.â€

What is a goal you have for the upcoming 2010-2011 High School Basketball Season?

“Team goal is to repeat as State and City Champs. Personally, I want to make First Team All City and State. Lastly, win a National Championship!â€

2013 Jabari Parker Interview

 

‪Jabari Parker #1‬‏ - YouTube

 

Windy City's next big-time prospect
Sophomore Jabari Parker has already done something at Simeon HS Derrick Rose didn't
By Reggie Rankin
ESPN Recruiting

ESPNU Terrific 25 SF Jabari Parker has already done something special at Simeon High School in Chicago that former first overall NBA pick Derrick Rose didn't even do. Parker was the first to start the season on Simeon's varsity team as a freshman, and he became the team's second-leading scorer, averaging 10 points, five rebounds and four assists per game.

"It felt special and I was honored and thankful that coach [Robert Smith] put me in that position," said Parker, who compares his game to Celtics SF Paul Pierce.

The No. 7-ranked player in the 2013 class is a versatile combination forward that can score inside and out with range to the arc off the catch or dribble. Parker has a great basketball IQ, matching work ethic and some impressive blood lines.

"Jabari was able to play at that level at an early age because he was mentally and physically ready to compete on that level," said his father Sonny Parker, who was the Golden State Warriors' 17th overall pick in the 1976 NBA Draft.

The 6-foot-6, 210-pound sophomore thinks the strengths of his game are his footwork and ability to score. Jabari said he thinks he needs to improve his lateral foot speed to be a better perimeter defender, but many big-time programs are already vying for his services.

"I want a hard-working head coach that will push me," Jabari said.

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo and Illinois coach Bruce Weber, among others, stopped by Simeon High School on the first day of the fall recruiting period and are making Parker a recruiting priority, even though he doesn't graduate until 2013. Others on Parker's early list include Georgetown, Kansas and Washington.

"Getting to know the coaches and their staffs is key," said Sonny, who was a star at Texas A&M before playing seven years in the NBA. "I want Jabari to have a strong relationship with the head coach."

While Jabari is a great player on the court, he is also a great kid off of it. He attends Seminary every morning, maintains a 3.5 GPA and has a great relationship with his family.

"They support and encourage me, and my dad's basketball experience has been great because he knows the game and has been through everything that I am going through as a player," Jabari said. "My brother, Christian, helps me stay focused and grounded."

Jabari Parker is the Windy City's next big-time prospect - ESPN

 

Jabari Parker Receives Yet Another Big Ten Scholarship Offer
By Roy & Harv Schmidt
September 16, 2010

Jabari Parker, the 6'7 class of 2013 forward from Simeon Career Academy in Chicago has been offered a scholarship courtesy of Ohio State University. Buckeyes head coach Thad Matta extended the offer to Parker tonight after watching him at an open gym at Simeon. The offer was confirmed by Jabari's father--Chicago basketball legend Sonny Parker.

At the present time Parker sports scholarship offers from five Big Ten schools--Illinois, Northwestern, Minnesota, Michigan State and Ohio State. Parker will now head to East Lansing, MI over the weekend to take an unofficial visit to Michigan State. It will include taking in the Spartans' football game on Saturday night vs. Notre Dame.

Contrary to another published report, Parker has NOT cut his list down to five schools. The five schools that were mentioned--Illinois, Kansas, Michigan State, Washington and Georgetown--all remain at the forefront of Parker's recruitment. However, he is taking his time and weighing all possible options.

http://ilprepbullseye.com/page7.html

 

Jabari Parker, SF, Simeon
Bossi's take: When you watch the 6-foot-7 Parker, it's almost impossible to believe that he's only a sophomore. His skill, feel for the game and effort are of the charts. But it is the maturity with which he plays that is borderline astonishing. Watch him operate on the floor and he's got the glide, confidence and approach of a multi-year pro. He's never too high, never too low, just effective and productive. Formerly most effective in the low or high post, Parker has extended his game to the three-point line and improved his athleticism. Duke, Michigan State, Ohio State, Washington, Northwestern, DePaul, Kansas, Illinois and many others have made him a priority early.

 

‪Jabari Parker Interview with Dan Poneman - NBA top 100 camp - SWAGair [HD]‬‏ - YouTube
‪Jabari Parker Interview‬‏ - YouTube

 

Family keeps Jabari Parker grounded
Following in the footsteps of Derrick Rose, Simeon star stays humble in spotlight
Greenberg By Jon Greenberg
ESPNChicago.com

CHICAGO -- Lola Parker was stunned.

For two weeks, she had been trying to get her son Jabari Parker, a soft-spoken, 6-foot-8 basketball star-in-the-making, to talk to a coach on the phone. She couldn't understand his reticence, but he's just a kid.

This coach hails from the South Side and coaches a quaint, little private university in North Carolina. His name is Mike Krzyzewski.

So when she got them connected, on her husband's cell phone because Jabari didn't have one, she couldn't believe how quickly the conversation ended.

Jabari spoke genially and respectfully to the famed coach, she recalls, but the conversation "lasted less two minutes." And he didn't even leave his sister's bedroom to take it.

Lola was nervous and confused. Why didn't he seem more excited? Didn't they raise him to treat elders with deference and respect?

"Do you know who this man is?" she remembers asking him. "I want you to give him respect. It's like you're interviewing him."

Do you know what Jabari Parker said back to her?

"He said, 'Mom, don't get caught up in this stuff. Coach K is not Jesus. He's just another human being.'"

Lola Parker told me this. I was speechless. She was laughing. I mean, who says that?

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For Simeon sophomore Jabari Parker, good isn't good enough - ESPN Chicago

 

‪Jabari Parker Highlights from Flyin' To The Hoop 2011 - #1 Sophomore In The Country‬‏ - YouTube
‪Jabari Parker Top 10 prospect in 2013 highlights from John Lucas Invitational Young Paul Pierce?‬‏ - YouTube

 

Parker taking his time with recruiting

Scott Powers for ESPNChicago.com

Jabari Parker lost 10 pounds and grew an inch since he led Simeon to its second consecutive state championship in March. He's now 6-8 and 220 pounds.

More and more high school basketball players may be committing as underclassmen, but Simeon sophomore forward Jabari Parker -- ESPNU's No. 2 player in the Class of 2013 -- has no plans of following suit.

Although every top program has offered him and would like him to end his recruitment today, Parker and his family have designed a multi-year strategy that will lead him to committing and signing to a college when he's a senior.

"When he commits, that's when he's going to sign," Parker's father Sonny said on Friday. "We want to go through the process. We're taking our time. We'll take some unofficial visits beginning in September. We'll take his five official visits.

"Then, we're going to have home visits. They may have a good interview on their court, but we want to interview them on our court."

Parker's family has set up strict guidelines. Parker's recruiting circle is only his parents and Simeon coach Robert Smith. Coaches can contact any of the three, but they cannot call Parker directly.

"He's still only 16," Sonny said. "We don't want that pressure to be on him."

There had been recent reports that Parker had released a top-five list, but Sonny said his son is still wide open. There are nearly a dozen schools which have an equal chance at receiving a commitment from Parker at this point.

DePaul, Duke, Georgetown, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan State, North Carolina, Ohio State and Washington were among the schools Sonny named. He also mentioned Parker considering an unofficial visit to Texas A&M, which is where Sonny starred, and that newly named NC State coach Mark Gottfried had also recently contacted him.

"There's no particular order," Sonny said. "I asked him if he had a top five, and he said, ?Dad, wherever I'm going to get an opportunity to play.' Let's put it this way, he's an elite player, and he's going to go to an elite school. Whatever school he goes to, I know he wants to win a national championship."

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Parker taking his time with recruiting - Chicago High School Blog - ESPN Chicago

 

‪Jabari Parker #1 Sophomore in The Country - Class of 2013 - Mac Irvin Fire - Ferrari‬‏ - YouTube
‪Jabari Parker #2‬‏ - YouTube

 

Jabari Parker is the No. 2 overall player in the 2013 class.

Jabari Parker (Chicago/Simeon Career Academy)
2013, SF, 6-foot-6, 225 pounds
Parker has continued to impress and play at a high level. He has really taken his perimeter game to the next level by adding the ability to beat defenders off the bounce with a variety of dribble moves or simply shoot over them. His body is slim and trim and he is finishing above the rim on the break and with clear paths with authority. Parker has the feel and skill to score inside and out and make others better with his passing ability. Overall, he's a very talented and complete young player who has yet to disappoint. Schools in the mix for Parker right now are Duke, Kansas, Michigan State, Illinois and Washington.

USA U16 national team announced - ESPN

 

‪Coast2CoastHoops.com: Jabari Parker Top Player in 2013 Interview‬‏ - YouTube

 

Parker likes the winning tradition at Kansas
Posted by Alex Schwartz On July - 12 - 2011

According to many, 6-foot-7 small forward Jabari Parker is the best player in the nation regardless of class. A 2013 prospect out of Simeon (IL), Parker had his wide array of talents on display at the LeBron James Skills Academy.

He displayed a fantastic overall skill set and a basketball IQ well beyond his years, demonstrating why big-time college hoops programs from coast to coast are hot on his trail.

Parker said he has a top five that includes Michigan State, Illinois, Kansas, Washington, and Duke. In addition, Parker said DePaul, Purdue, UConn, Florida, and Ohio State are the other colleges in his top 10.

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Parker likes the winning tradition at Kansas | ThShiver.com: The sports leader in University of Kansas basketball and football recruiting

‪Jabari Parker Interview with Pro Basketball Draft‬‏ - YouTube
‪EYBL Finals: The new and improved Jabari Parker‬‏ - YouTube

 

Posted: Monday July 18, 2011
Seth Davis>HOOP THOUGHTS
Chicago's Jabari Parker balances faith, fierceness on the court


Rising junior Jabari Parker averaged 17.7 points over six games at Nike's Peach Jam tournament last week.
Kelly Kline/NIKE

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. -- Before Jabari Parker takes the floor to play a basketball game, he sits by himself in the locker room for a couple of minutes of prayer and reflection. "I pray that God keeps me safe on the floor, and that I'm able to have a good attitude towards my teammates," he says. When the game ends, Parker heeds that higher calling by rushing to be first in line to shake hands. "I just want to show the opponents that I'm grateful," he says. "I want to show good sportsmanship."

In between those displays of piety, Parker reveals something that is truly divine: a game as good as his attitude. A 6-foot-8, 220-pound rising junior at Chicago's Simeon High, Parker is a lithe, graceful, intelligent swingman who has the length and athleticism to play power forward, yet dashes and darts with the ball like an expert point guard. He sinks feathery three-pointers as easily as he drops in finger rolls at the rim. One college assistant coach who is recruiting Parker says he reminds him of Grant Hill, "except Jabari is a better shooter." Adds Evan Daniels, the national basketball recruiting analyst for Scout.com, "He has put himself in the conversation as the best player in high school basketball, not just his class. His offensive package has developed to the point where there's not much he can't do."

Parker further cemented that reputation last week, when he averaged 17.7 points over six games while competing for the Mac Irvin Fire at Nike's prestigious Peach Jam tournament in North Augusta, S.C. That followed a whirlwind three weeks that began with Parker putting up 27 points and 10 rebounds in Team USA's gold medal win over Brazil at the FIBA Americas Under 16 championships in Cancun, Mexico. He was also a standout performer at the LeBron James Skills Academy in Akron, Ohio, earlier this month. All of that comes on the heels of a sophomore season at Simeon High that saw Parker average 15 points and six rebounds while leading his team to its second consecutive Class 4A state championship.

Parker is so versatile that his position in game programs is often listed as "G/F/C." Throw in a 3.4 grade-point average and it's clear why he'll have his choice of any college in the country. Jabari's recruitment is only just beginning in earnest, but he has already paid unofficial visits to Ohio State, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan State, Illinois and Duke. He plans on visiting several more schools (including Stanford) in the next few months.

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Jabari Parker balances Mormon faith with fierceness on the court - Seth Davis - SI.com

 

I agree but......Thad Matta......Never know........

 

Jabari Parker: The next Oscar Robertson?

Posted on: July 21, 2011
By Jeff Borzello

Jabari Parker: The next Oscar Robertson?


Some people compare Jabari Parker to Paul Pierce because of his versatile offensive game.

Parker, though, is aiming a little bit higher for his NBA comparison. As in, the only player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a single season: Oscar Robertson.

He played all positions, Parker said. He was way before his time.

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Coach K Compares Jabari Parker to Kobe

BY ADAM ZAGORIA,
ZagsBlog.com | Adam Zagoria on hoops, recruiting and rock 'n' roll

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – As the No. 1 small forward and one of the Top 5 players in the Class of 2013, Jabari Parker*is used to the hype.

But in a recent conversation with Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski, he was given some mighty praise by a man who knows a thing or two about hoops.

“He compared me to Kobe Bryant and he compared me to Grant Hill,†the 6-foot-7, 220-pound Parker said Wednesday at the Peach Jam.

“I’m really good on my footwork. I can play on the post sometimes and I can also be on the perimeter,†said Parker, who attends Chicago Simeon High.

Most kids hear flattering words from their suitors, but rest assured not many are compared to Bryant and Hill.

“It makes me feel good, you know, just because [Bryant] is one of the greatest players ever to play basketball,†Parker said. “Being there right now, it gives me something to work towards.â€

Through four games here as of Wednesday night, Parker is averaging 19.3 points and 9.3 rebounds for the Mac Irvin Fire.

He put up 26 points and 12 rebounds in an 83-59 loss Wednesday to BABC, and then followed that with 25 and 12 in an 82-78 victory over All Iowa Attack.

“He’s got a pro body for his position,†said ESPN National Recruiting Director Paul Biancardi. “He has an advanced set of skills with the ability to make shots and create for himself at a moment’s notice, as well as a good all-around game with passing, rebounding and handling.â€

“He’s got a high ceiling. To continue to get better and be more efficient and even more productive, the bullseye’s going to keep getting bigger.â€

Parker is being courted by a Who’s Who of big-time schools but mentioned Duke, UConn, Illinois and DePaul among schools hot on his trail lately.

He took an unofficial to Duke in January.

“They’re always a winning team,†he said of Duke. “Coach Krzyzewski always has a good relationship with his players and I feel like to go in there you got to have a good relationship with the coach.â€

He has also taken unofficials to both Illinois and DePaul.

“It was real good,†he said. “Just showing that those schools are interested in me from the city, it also tells that they’re like family to me.â€

He also mentioned that his most recent calls from Coach K and UConn coach Jim Calhoun.

“[Coach Calhoun] called me right before the King City Classic,†Parker said. “He said that he offered me a scholarship and he’s really recruiting me hard.â€

Still, Parker said he has no favorite right now and wants to decide “probably in my senior year.â€

“I’m going to wait it out, take my time,†he said. “Work on the present right now and don’t get caught up with anything.â€

Added Biancardi: “Everybody wants him because of his talnt and he’s the type of good kid that you want to coach and is going to make your locker room, team and university better.â€