http://w3.nbebasketball.com/2009/11/15/sterling-gibbs-talks-recruiting/Class of 2011 guard taking time and letting recruiting process play out
NBE Sports caught up with Seton Hall Prep junior point guard Sterling Gibbs earlier this week to see how things are going for the 6-foot-2, 180-pound, class of 2011 prospect. Once thought as a potential player that could make a decision early in the recruiting process, Gibbs seems more content to let things play out, at least through his junior season.
“St. John’s, Maryland, Seton Hall, Rutgers, Virginia, Pitt, Indiana, Tennesse and Providence,†responded Gibbs when NBE asked which schools are actively recruiting him.
While he has not taken any visits of late, Gibbs was expecting to be on a Big East campus for at least part of this weekend.
“I haven’t taken any recent visits but I plan on visiting Pitt this weekend for their opening game,†Gibbs said.
Of course Pittsburgh is where Sterling’s older brother Ashton is a sophomore guard. Ashton scored eight points in Pitt’s 63-60 season opening win over Wofford Friday night.
While Sterling has a strong connection with Pittsburgh and an impressive listing of schools chasing after him, he is not thinking of deciding anytime soon.
“I plan on making my decsion after my junior season but if it takes longer I’m willing to wait,†said Gibbs.
For now, Gibbs will concentrate on his junior season with Seton Hall Prep of West Orange (NJ) where he plays for long-time head coach Bob Farrell, who has won more than 700 games in his coaching career. The night he won #700 is also a special night in the Gibbs family as it was the night Ashton broke Keven McDonald’s all-time school scoring record of 1,774 points late in the 2007-2008 season. it is a record that Sterling could threaten before his SHP career is over.
When it comes time to make a decision, Gibbs has a pretty good idea of the factors that will influence his decision. After seeing an older brother navigate his way through the process, expect Sterling to have a sound plan as his works towards a decision.
“I want a family enviorment, good education, good playing style and somewhere where I know I’ll be able to make an impact and play my game,†Gibbs said of the factors that will play an important role when he makes a decision.
NBE will certainly see Sterling Gibbs and his Seton Hall Prep teamates this season and you can follow along with us on his progress on the court and with his recruitment.