St. Louis star ends impressive week with verbal to Blue Devils.
Video: Jayson Tatum Peach Jam 2015 highlightsWatch Jayson Tatum in action at the EYBL Finals in South Carolina.Hopefully, rising senior basketball star
Jayson Tatum of
Chaminade (St. Louis) is sitting with his feet up somewhere enjoying what has to be the most memorable week of his life.
A quick recap:
- Won a gold medal in Greece at the FIBA U19 World Championship with USA Basketball. Averaged over 14 points per game as one of four current high school players on the roster.
- Traveled directly to North Augusta, S.C., for the EYBL Finals at the Peach Jam — arguably the most competitive tournament in American youth basketball. Averaged 24.1 points and 7.8 rebounds per game while leading the St. Louis Eagles to a 7-1 record and appearance in the tournament final.
- Committed to Duke live on ESPNU.
Tatum, a 6-foot-8, 195-pound wing, improved to No. 3 in the
247Sports Composite for the Class of 2016. He earned
MaxPreps National Junior of the Year honors following the 2014-15 season.
