Kansas Jayhawks Basketball: Early look at 2019 commit Markese Jacobs
By Chris Taylor
In case you are getting tired of reading articles on Romeo Langford (why would you), here is an early look at 2019 commit Markese Jacobs and his talents.
The Kansas Jayhawks can really recruit. Not only do they continue to bring in some of the most talented kids on a regular basis, but they bring kids that fit Bill Self and the University of Kansas. Early commit Markese Jacobs is not only proud to play for Kansas, he’s determined to leave his imprint on the school.
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Jacobs has been compared to two of the greatest guards to ever play at Kansas, Sherron Collins, and Frank Mason. The comparison is due more to their stature, attitude, and street ball mentality rather than their play on the court. That too is very similar.
The way Jacobs plays ball will remind you of those two guards for sure. He plays angry. A scowl on his face on the court, a smile off of it. Markese has an intimidating way about him.
When he drives the ball it seems like he has no regard for human safety while smoothly weaving his way through traffic.
The 5’11” 170-pound guard from Chicago, Illinois has been on the radar for years, and he’s only a junior in high school. When he orally committed to Kansas, he spoke on why he made his decision.
"I feel like Kansas is the school i’ve always wanted to go to. I feel like they go through their guards. They are a great guard team. I feel like I fit their category in their guards."
He has the toughness of Frank Mason and the athleticism of Sherron Collins, but he shoots better than both. Both of those guards shot well, and both of those guards were described as tough and athletic.
In the video above you can see Sherron Collins in his demeanor. The flexing of the muscles, the clapping of his hands and the audible celebrations. As you watch the video you see his cockiness on full display, and as soon as you start to question it, he shows you why.
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This kid is going to be special for sure. He was right when he committed, he does fit the scheme at Kansas, perfectly. Is there a better guard school than Kansas?