JJ Starling, 2022 four-star, commits to Notre Dame

JJ Starling, a 6-foot-4 combo guard out of Baldwinsville (N.Y.) La Lumiere has committed to Notre Dame basketball for the class of 2022, sources tell On3.

Starling, the No. 41 overall prospect in the On3 100, is the Fighting Irish’s second commitment of the class. Notre Dame has also landed four-star center Dom Campbell.

Staring becomes the highest-ranked prospect to commit to Notre Dame in the modern recruiting era. He chose Mike Brey and Co. over Duke, Stanford, Northwestern, and Syracuse.

Starling spoke about Notre Dame in a previous interview with On3.

JJ Starling on Notre Dame

“It’s a great place,” Starling said. “Everyone is welcoming and nice. I know some of the guys there like Blake (Wesley), JR (Konieczny), P Hubb (Prentiss Hubb). I know most of the guys, just because I’ve been up there unofficially two or three times…it’s a great place.”

Scouting Report on Starling

On3’s Senior National Recruiting Analyst Gerry Hamilton had this to say about JJ Starling:

“Starling is one of the top natural scorers in the class. He can go get his own shot going right or left. Creates space with one hard dribble, and also shows some craft getting to the paint. Displays the ability to finish with either hand in traffic. And does so with very good body control. Strong body type to take a hit. Flashes a developing floater. Strong off the bounce with either hand. Confident shooter and scorer.”