Micah Gordon becomes Creighton's highest-ranked recruit ever
Point guard Micah Gordon, No. 30 in the SC Next 100, becomes the highest-ranked recruit to ever commit to Creighton.
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Micah Gordon becomes Creighton's highest-ranked recruit ever
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We already have a more highly rated PG.
Hearing a NJ elite pg say “I always wanted to be a BigEast guard” was a gut punch.
I don’t agree that Javion Tyndale is better. Micah is better and I don’t think it’s close. I’ve spoken to some people that think he’s the best pg in his class. Was also told that we were in good position but he elevated to another level (not sure I agree with this based on his final schools - all programs better than ours but not out of this world).
Regardless, until rules change landing a HS recruit is meaningless. Maybe they get lucky and retain him for year two and get some value but chances of that happening are less than 50% based on current transfer rates. Chances of him being there for Jr year (most productive seasons) are nearly non-existent.
I don’t agree that Javion Tyndale is better. Micah is better and I don’t think it’s close. I’ve spoken to some people that think he’s the best pg in his class. Was also told that we were in good position but he elevated to another level (not sure I agree with this based on his final schools - all programs better than ours but not out of this world).
Regardless, until rules change landing a HS recruit is meaningless. Maybe they get lucky and retain him for year two and get some value but chances of that happening are less than 50% based on current transfer rates. Chances of him being there for Jr year (most productive seasons) are nearly non-existent.
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Tyndale has exploded on the scene only in the last 3-4 months. He wasn't in anyone's Top 100 despite a solid Junior year at Montverde. He then averaged 22 points per game for UPlay in the EYBL this Spring which drew attention.
But it wasn't until his stunning performance in the FIBA tournament where he stood out as the best player on the floor against the top competition in the World. The entire USA team consisted of 12 players all ranked in the top 60 of their class, a mix of 2026 and 2027 players that included six 5-star players. That performance catapulted him into everyone's rankings and led to high-major offers.
Gordon has been on everyone's radar since his sophomore year at Plainfield where he and Hines were the top team in NJ. He's been top 50 since then.
To me, Gordon is a better player. He's a bucket-getter. Tyndale isn't quite the scorer/shooter that Gordon is but they are both PGs who can lead a team, find teammates and play with passion and intensity on both ends of the floor.
This is not because of ability but rather Tyndale was a late bloomer on the recruiting trail. If he waited out longer we probably lose him to a bigger school. Then again maybe not because he seemed to really want to be here but the bigger schools would of came without question
I agree Micah is a better prospect. He's bigger stronger and more athletic but don't be surprised if Tyndale makes you forget about losing out on Micah. He's that good imo. He's played against better competition than Micah too and has excelled both on the high school and international stage. Part of the reason Micah left Plainfield for SPIRE Academy is to play against better competition. We got ourselves a good one!
If the bigger schools want him enough, we will know come next year because HS seniors get “stolen” or change commitments all the time now it seems in this NIL era.
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