Briarcrest star picks Nebraska
Cincore led Saints to 27-2 2012-13 record
For Jasmine Cincore, the relief comes from knowing she’ll be exactly where she’s supposed to be.
The Briarcrest class of 2014 basketball standout announced that she will play at the University of Nebraska. She had interest from some 20 schools and picked the Cornhuskers over Michigan, Marquette and Georgia State.
Verbal commitments are nonbinding, but Cincore is expected to make her decision official during the November early signing period.
“It’s a great school,” she said. “They have a great program; they were in the Sweet 16 (this past year). The coaches there definitely care about their players and you can tell they’re there to help you more than just basketballwise.
“I’m going to study communications and plan to go into broadcasting. I met with some of the professors and you could tell that they really love what they do. I’m excited; I feel like it’s where I’m supposed to be.
he 5-8 combo guard had a terrific junior season, leading the Saints to a 27-2 record — highlighted by a 26-game winning streak — and a spot in the Division 2-AA state semifinals. She averaged 15 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals per game en route to earning Miss Basketball mention.
Cincore was also one of five finalists for The Best of the Preps player of the year award and the only junior in the group.
“She’s a very fine basketball player,” Saints coach Lee Smith said in a release. “She’s very strong, a good- decision maker on the floor and she’s tough.”
Cincore said improved outside shooting is what she’ll be working on as she attempts to lead the Saints back to the state tournament this season.
“Midrange game, ball- handling, seeing the floor, those are the things I do well,” she said. “I need to get more consistent with my outside shooting; I’m definitely going to be working on that.”
COMBINE IS SATURDAY
The first Premier Sports Nation High School Football Combine takes place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Dulins Sports Complex, located at 7790 Fischer Steel Road.
The combine is open to football players in grades eight through 12. Early registration costs $50 with forms available at http:// premiersportsnation.com/ Registration 2 html. Day-of registration costs $60.
Some of the area’s top players have confirmed their participation in the event, including White Station defensive back Tony Becton, Westwood athlete Nikia Cathey, Whitehaven running back Ramadi Warren, Melrose athletes Cornelius Sturghill and Jonathan Johnson and MUS offensive lineman Drew Richmond.
For information, contact Leroy Watson (315-1246 or Leroy@premiersportsnation.com) or Tim Thompson (649-8259 or Gordon@ premiersportsnation.com).
DRUHAN TO USM
Collierville volleyball standout Natalie Druhan has verbally committed to Southern Mississippi.
A three-year letterwinner for the Dragons, Druhan was named coplayer of the year in District 15-AAA last season and earned all-metro and ” all-region honors. SheT will play libero/defensive specialist for the Golden Eagles.
GARRETT HONORED
Southwind basketball player David Garrett has won a National Athleadership Grant. The award is sponsored by the National Collegiate Scouting Association athletic recruiting service and the NFL Players Association.
The grant is awarded to student-athletes based on community leadership and athletic and academic achievement. As a result of his award, NCSA will help Garrett on making his college selection.
Garrett helped Southwind to a 34- 6 record this past season and the school’s first AAA state championship. The 6-1 guard will be the Jaguars’ lone returning starter next season.