As previously mentioned, Pitt is going extremely hard after a pair of teammates with Earl Timberlake and Hunter Dickinson. Pitt has a great relationship with Dematha in the heart of the WCAC powerhouse league. Jeff Capel continues to establish and build relationships and star players are definitely taking notice. And of course it helps, that Dematha and Pitt alum James Robinson loves Pitt and always puts in a good word.
Timberlake has already visited Pitt unofficially with Dickinson. But there is more to the story. A lot more
Pitt is offering multiple things to Earl Timberlake which has put Pitt right at the top of his list.
First, Timberlake knows Pitt's freshmen star guards and he has been in communication with them. So has Dickinson. Xavier Johnson and Trey Mcgowens have recruits watching.
One of the most important things in Earl's recruitment is to play serious playing time as a freshmen and to have the opportunity to start early. As a combo 2 / 3, he can come in and take over the 3 position immediately and run with his friends Johnson and Mcgowens. Capel, unlike some other coaches, has zero problem starting freshmen.
Second, Earl takes pride on defense and it is the most important part of the game to him. Well, so does Jeff Capel. Capel has been focused on defense since day 1 to get the transition game going, And Timberlake is a transition player from defense to offense. Built with a ton of speed and athleticism, Timberlake can guard any position from the 1 through the 4. So Timberlake so far fits at Pitt like a glove. But there is more.
Third, Timberlake wants to get a degree in medicine and is particularly interested in sports medicine. Pitt is one of the top sports medicine schools in the world.
Timberlake will be making another visit to Pitt. And do not be surprised if his 5 Star teammate Hunter Dickinson makes a 2nd visit at the same time. Pitt is having communication with both of them daily. Pitt players are also talking with them.
Capel continues to make major headway with prized recruits... The Force at Pitt is getting stronger by the day. There is indeed, New Hope being established
Timberlake has already visited Pitt unofficially with Dickinson. But there is more to the story. A lot more
Pitt is offering multiple things to Earl Timberlake which has put Pitt right at the top of his list.
First, Timberlake knows Pitt's freshmen star guards and he has been in communication with them. So has Dickinson. Xavier Johnson and Trey Mcgowens have recruits watching.
One of the most important things in Earl's recruitment is to play serious playing time as a freshmen and to have the opportunity to start early. As a combo 2 / 3, he can come in and take over the 3 position immediately and run with his friends Johnson and Mcgowens. Capel, unlike some other coaches, has zero problem starting freshmen.
Second, Earl takes pride on defense and it is the most important part of the game to him. Well, so does Jeff Capel. Capel has been focused on defense since day 1 to get the transition game going, And Timberlake is a transition player from defense to offense. Built with a ton of speed and athleticism, Timberlake can guard any position from the 1 through the 4. So Timberlake so far fits at Pitt like a glove. But there is more.
Third, Timberlake wants to get a degree in medicine and is particularly interested in sports medicine. Pitt is one of the top sports medicine schools in the world.
Timberlake will be making another visit to Pitt. And do not be surprised if his 5 Star teammate Hunter Dickinson makes a 2nd visit at the same time. Pitt is having communication with both of them daily. Pitt players are also talking with them.
Capel continues to make major headway with prized recruits... The Force at Pitt is getting stronger by the day. There is indeed, New Hope being established
