Three Standing Out For Sophomore Mitchell Wilbekin
by Alex Schwartz
A 6'0 point guard out of The Rock School (FL), Mitchell Wilbekin is one of the top players in the class of 2014. The younger brother of Florida sophomore Scottie Wilbekin is a very talented player in his own right and he has the school list to prove it.
Wilbekin recently told Northstar Basketball that he is being recruited by Florida, Florida State, Texas, Baylor, Virginia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Oklahoma State,
Marquette, South Carolina, Maryland, USC, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, and Georgetown.
"Texas and Baylor offered," Wilbekin said via text message. "Florida and Oklahoma State say [an] offer is coming."
At this point the scoring lead guard has a trio of schools that stick out to him.
"Texas and Florida and Baylor are my top 3," Wilbekin said. He continued on to say of why that is, "I like all the coaches, and feel like I fit in at those schools [and they are] also all competitive year in and year out."
Wilbekin went on to elaborate a bit on exactly what factors he is looking for in a college and the list, as expected, is similar to the reasons why those three schools are his leaders.
"Good coaches, an offense I fit into, and a high major program that can win championships," Wilbekin explained.
Wilbekin has some distinct ties to the University of Florida. As aforementioned, his older brother currently plays for the Gators. In addition, Wilbekin lives in Gainesville, Fla. Will those things impact his decision?
"I mean, I wanna make the best decision for me regardless of location," Wilbekin said. "But I do really like the UF coaches."
Asked if it is an accurate statement to say that Florida is the school to beat for him, Wilbekin replied, "No. I don't look at it that way. I had a great unofficial visit to Texas and Baylor. I really like Coach [Rob] Lanier at UT. I am also going to visit Virginia for their UNC game on Feb 25."
Before joining the staff at Texas this offseason, Rob Lanier was an assistant at Florida and was on staff for Scottie Wilbekin's freshman season at UF.
"Well he lived in my neighborhood while he was in Gainesville," Mitchell Wilbekin said of how much of a factor that is, "and [I have] had a chance to talk to him a lot over the last couple of years.. He's a great coach and a great person."
Wilbekin has nearly two years until he can sign a Letter of Intent, but he is planning to get his decision out of the way early.
"I [definitely] want to make an early commitment," Wilbekin said. "End of this season or beginning of next season."
As for why he wants to make such an early pledge, Wilbekin remarked, "I just don't want to drag out the recruiting process."
Asked if his brother has given him any tips about the recruiting process, Wilbekin responded, "Not really, he just tells me to make the best decision for myself and keep working hard."
Wilbekin has a couple people he will look to, to aid him in selecting his future college.
"My dad and my high school coach [Justin Harden] will be helping me make my decision," Wilbekin said.
Note- photo is from http://www.ongo.com/
A 6'0 point guard out of The Rock School (FL), Mitchell Wilbekin is one of the top players in the class of 2014. The younger brother of Florida sophomore Scottie Wilbekin is a very talented player in his own right and he has the school list to prove it.
Wilbekin recently told Northstar Basketball that he is being recruited by Florida, Florida State, Texas, Baylor, Virginia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Oklahoma State,
Marquette, South Carolina, Maryland, USC, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, and Georgetown."Texas and Baylor offered," Wilbekin said via text message. "Florida and Oklahoma State say [an] offer is coming."
At this point the scoring lead guard has a trio of schools that stick out to him.
"Texas and Florida and Baylor are my top 3," Wilbekin said. He continued on to say of why that is, "I like all the coaches, and feel like I fit in at those schools [and they are] also all competitive year in and year out."
Wilbekin went on to elaborate a bit on exactly what factors he is looking for in a college and the list, as expected, is similar to the reasons why those three schools are his leaders.
"Good coaches, an offense I fit into, and a high major program that can win championships," Wilbekin explained.
Wilbekin has some distinct ties to the University of Florida. As aforementioned, his older brother currently plays for the Gators. In addition, Wilbekin lives in Gainesville, Fla. Will those things impact his decision?
"I mean, I wanna make the best decision for me regardless of location," Wilbekin said. "But I do really like the UF coaches."
Asked if it is an accurate statement to say that Florida is the school to beat for him, Wilbekin replied, "No. I don't look at it that way. I had a great unofficial visit to Texas and Baylor. I really like Coach [Rob] Lanier at UT. I am also going to visit Virginia for their UNC game on Feb 25."
Before joining the staff at Texas this offseason, Rob Lanier was an assistant at Florida and was on staff for Scottie Wilbekin's freshman season at UF.
"Well he lived in my neighborhood while he was in Gainesville," Mitchell Wilbekin said of how much of a factor that is, "and [I have] had a chance to talk to him a lot over the last couple of years.. He's a great coach and a great person."
Wilbekin has nearly two years until he can sign a Letter of Intent, but he is planning to get his decision out of the way early.
"I [definitely] want to make an early commitment," Wilbekin said. "End of this season or beginning of next season."
As for why he wants to make such an early pledge, Wilbekin remarked, "I just don't want to drag out the recruiting process."
Asked if his brother has given him any tips about the recruiting process, Wilbekin responded, "Not really, he just tells me to make the best decision for myself and keep working hard."
Wilbekin has a couple people he will look to, to aid him in selecting his future college.
"My dad and my high school coach [Justin Harden] will be helping me make my decision," Wilbekin said.
Note- photo is from http://www.ongo.com/
Posted by northstarbball at 2/3/2012 3:15 PM 
Categories: Class of 2014
Tags: Florida Florida State Texas Baylor Virginia Oklahoma Tennessee Oklahoma State Marquette South Carolina Maryland USC Notre Dame Virginia Tech Georgetown Scottie Wilbekin Mitchell Wilbekin The Rock School Rob Lanier
Categories: Class of 2014
Tags: Florida Florida State Texas Baylor Virginia Oklahoma Tennessee Oklahoma State Marquette South Carolina Maryland USC Notre Dame Virginia Tech Georgetown Scottie Wilbekin Mitchell Wilbekin The Rock School Rob Lanier
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