Zachary Lyon:
Future150 Regional Analyst. Covering high and middle school basketball: NC, SC & VA
Clemson, SC (Future150) -- Clemson has collected three commits to date, and all three have potential to bring a good multi-year impact. What should Clemson fans expect from these three guys? Who else is Coach Brownell heavily pursuing in this class?
HARD COMMITS:
Malik William, 6'8" Power Forward, Orlando (FL): Arguably the best prospect in this Clemson class so far, William will bring immediate help on the defensive end and on the boards. The Future150 Alumni has good size and strength coming in at 6'8" and around 200 pounds. He is capable to knock down the mid-range jumper, but it may take him a little time to get adjusted to the physicality of post play in the ACC. He definitely has the physical tools and natural abilities to be a great player down the road for the Tigers.
Aamir Simms, 6'8" Combo Forward, Greer (SC): Another stud on the glass, Simms plays with an extremely high motor and will not stop until he hears a whistle or buzzer sound. He isn't the best shooter, but he is capable of knocking down an open jumper and has no problems with driving the bal to the basket from the perimeter. When it comes to phyisicality and finishing through contact, Simms may have a slight advantage over William. But there is no doubt that these two will make for a dynamic frontcourt combo in the future.
A.J. Oliver, 6'4" Shooting Guard, Central (SC): With a beautiful stroke, Oliver can hit jumpers from anywhere on the court. With good size at 6'4" he can also slash into the lane and finish over the top of the defense and draw fouls. His basketball IQ is definitely above average, and Oliver will quickly become a fan favorite for the Tigers with his abilities to score in bunches and underrated athleticism.
OTHER OFFERS:
At this point it looks like this will be Clemson's final 2017 class, unless some shocking commitments happen. Out of the twenty-two offers handed out by Clemson to players in the 2017 class, only six remaind undecided. Among these six are South Carolina natives Devontae Shuler of Oak Hill Academy and Nicolas Claxton of Legacy Charter. Neither one has had much Clemson buzz around them, if any, but you never know in the crazy world of college basketball recruiting.
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