It’s not very common to get to see a top-notch Notre Dame high school basketball recruit play live, but last week it happened. Jaden Ivey lit up my former high school, Penn, for 24 points and four rebounds.
Ivey shot an impressive 7 of 14 from the field and was 7 for 7 from the line. Penn and Marian, both ranked top-10 in the state, match up well, but Penn did not have an answer for Ivey.
His quickness, explosive first step and ability to finish at the basket impressed everyone in the gym.