4-star Austin Swartz says he's currently hearing from five schools more than the others
Austin Swartz, the No. 52 player in the 2024 On3 150, finished Nike’s EYBL Circuit regular season as the No. 3 scorer at 21.0 points per game. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard has shot 37.2 percent from three on 137 attempts for the 10-7 Boo Williams program.
Swartz has also picked up close to 15 offers since the start of the April live periods.
“I would say the exposure has come from playing on the Nike Circuit,” Swartz told On3. “Being able to produce against the top players has really helped. Doing what I’m doing against the best gets you recognized.”
The On3 four-star averaged 23 points at Concord (NC) Cannon School this season. On3 is higher than the industry on the 6-foot-5 shooting guard who is ranked No. 93 in the 2024 Industry Ranking, an equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media services.
With everything happening so quickly, On3 caught up with Austin Swartz after the last Nike EYBL Circuit session (Memphis) to talk about the current state of his recruitment.
Swartz talks recruitment
“I would say I’m hearing the most from Indiana, Georgetown, Florida State, Miami, and USC,” Swartz said.
Florida State: “My and Coach (Steve) Smith have had a relationship since my sophomore year. He tells me he needs shooting on the roster and that they need someone like me who can come in and make shots.”
Georgetown: “Coach (Ed) Cooley is a proven winner. He was at Providence and did a great job there. He’s looking to build the Georgetown program back up.”
Southern California: “They tell me how much they love my skill set. They like my ability to score. Not only that, they like my facilitating skills too.”
Indiana: “They tell me that they need people who can score points, and they need shooting. I think I fit that.”
Miami: “They love guards who can score and space the floor. They like to play five out, and they like to play fast. I believe what they do fits me.”
In his words
“I haven’t set any visits yet,” Swartz said. “I’m trying to get through all the sessions first. I’m comfortable with playing on or off the ball. I don’t always need the ball in my hands to be effective. The school’s play styles will matter; I like coaches who play fast and trust their guards to make plays. I like free-flowing offenses.”