Could House reunite with Blacksher Jr. at GCU?
Former Arizona State guard Jaelen House on social media narrowed his choice of colleges to Grand Canyon and New Mexico since entering the NCAA Division I transfer portal.
It appears GCU would be the favorite, considering his ties to the team's top returner for next basketball season.
"I don't know what I'm gonna do yet," House told The Republic on Thursday.
Jovan Blacksher Jr., the Most Valuable Player of the WAC Tournament, and House were best friends as AAU and high school basketball teammates growing up. They were part of the Phoenix Shadow Mountain dynasty that strung together four consecutive state championships under Mike Bibby.
They comprised the state's most dynamic high school backcourt their last two seasons at Shadow Mountain.
House was an emotional leader, always flying around the court, making plays at both ends. Blacksher was calm and cool and making big plays on offense and defense.
Blacksher and House are best friends. They met each other on the court for the first time as college opponents this past season when ASU traveled to GCU and won on a late basket by Remy Martin.
Blacksher's last-second shot to try to win just missed.
They both made The Arizona Republic's All-Arizona team their junior and senior seasons. Both will be juniors. The NCAA is allowing for immediate eligibility if it is a first-time transfer.
GCU is losing senior guard Mikey Dixon.
If House chooses GCU, he would be the second ASU player to commit to the Antelopes since the season ended. Taeshon Cherry also committed to GCU.