Jalen Lecque pieced together a commendable, memorable summer that enabled his Division-I stock to skyrocket. In fleeing from relative obscurity, the 6-foot-4, 185-pound guard injected dazzling displays of athleticism and advanced know-how as a game manager.
These immeasurable attributes propelled
the New York native to collect offers from Providence, Florida, Auburn, Seton
Hall, St. John's, Minnesota, and myriad others. His massive summer '17 eruption heightened the high-major presence of Lecque, who previously had just a short list which included the likes of
Iona, VCU, and Santa Clara.
Body transformation, fearless slashing, and a
newfound feel of how to pick apart a defense revitalized Lecque's profile. Now
at The Christ School (N.C.), the Class of 2019 Lecque is widely regarded as the
top guard in North Carolina.
Accustomed
to carrying a bulk of the scoring load during the regular season, the 2017 AAU
campaign witnessed Lecque adopt and run with a point guard skill-set.
In sparking the break, dissecting defenses and prospering in the above the rim game, a kid who has said he views himself as a high-end talent made sure his words proved prophetic.
In sparking the break, dissecting defenses and prospering in the above the rim game, a kid who has said he views himself as a high-end talent made sure his words proved prophetic.
One
pulsating, extravagant explosion circulated the internet instantly. Lecque took
a hard dribble, levitated and threw down an extravagant one-handed hammer over a
helpless defender.