Pierce committed to Iowa State shortly after his official visit earlier in the month. Here is a look at this year's Quad-Cities All-Metro boys basketball team, which is led by Bettendorf junior Caden Wilkins and Moline senior Brock Harding. Once he appeared, 247Sports Brandon Jenkins had this to say about him. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j In recent weeks, the three-star product has seen a trio of Big Ten programs offer him a scholarship after earning mid-major offers beforehand. Prep boys basketball: Morel returns to alma mater to lead Alleman program, Moline's Hansen earns IBCA Hall of Fame call, Central Catholic's Cole Certa commits to Notre Dame, Prep boys basketball: Hill leaves Central for same job at Geneseo, Prep boys basketball: Moline's Welch bets on himself, pledges to UIC as preferred walk-on, Moline's Harding crowned Mr. Basketball in Illinois, Quad Cities All-Eastern Iowa Boys Basketball Team, Quad Cities All-Western Illinois Boys Basketball Team, Quad-Cities All-Metro boys basketball team, Quad-Cities All-Metro girls basketball team, Rockridge's Saey set to take vacant UT boys' basketball post, Webber shifts gears, accepts Bettendorf girls basketball post, See who's on the Quad Cities All-Eastern Iowa Girls Basketball Team, Quad Cities All-Western Illinois Girls Basketball Team, Prep girls basketball: Tritt steps down as Bulldogs' coach, PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Webber announces resignation as UTHS boys coach, Rockridge quintet leads All-TRAC West boys' hoops contingent, Sherrard, Morrison lead All-TRAC West girls' hoops roster, Photos: Iowa vs Illinois Senior All-Star Dunk and 3-point Contest, Photos: Illinois defeats Iowa in All-Star Boys Basketball Game,129-118, Prep boys basketball: Illinois all-stars top Iowa as Rock Island's Cam Atkinson earns MVP, See what local teams are playing in the Iowa softball state tournament, Wilton blankets Sigourney with swarming defensive effort 1-0, Where catching a trophy fish is all but guaranteed, Photos: Illinois defeats Iowa in All-Star Girls Basketball Game, 89-87, First-teamers Celus, VanOpdorp lead Annawan All-LTC foursome, Moline's state-title duo, Fulton's Damhoff first-team IBCA All-State, Rosters finalized for Pepsi Iowa-Illinois Senior All-Star games, Prep boys basketball: Kirkman, Wilkins headline Q-C all-staters, Illinois state boys basketball: Maroons capture state championship, Illinois state boys basketball: Moline's Sean Taylor secures crowning achievement, Prep boys basketball: Wurdinger inducted into IHSAA Hall of Fame. But does that happen by Certas freshman year or junior year? He was decisive with where he wanted to go, if there wasnt anything available off the bounce, he moved the ball with sharp passes and he had total control of the pace. YWRpbmcgdGhlIGV2ZXJncmVlbiB2ZXJzaW9uIG9mIGNzLmpzIHNvIHdlIGFs Bloomington (Ill.) Central Catholic class of 2024 shooting guard Cole Certa has announced his commitment to Notre Dame. He previously covered baseball at the Los Angeles Times, the Kansas City Star and The Star-Ledger. Newhard, Megan
Certa opted for midrange and deep shots mostly and showcased nice touch. For the second consecutive season, the Rockridge High School boys' basketball squad ended its season on the State Farm Center floor in Champaign at the IHSA Class 2A Final Four. But not too far. The following media includes potentially sensitive content. The Paramount+ premium plan (a $99.99 annual value) is also included with your 247Sports VIP membership at no extra charge and no . In a pair of wins over very good Mass Rivals and Southern Assault, the 6-foot-9 five-star who ranks No. Illinois recently hosted a handful of basketball prospects for unofficial visits. BLOOMINGTON Cole Certa received a scholarship offer from Illinois State head basketball coach Ryan Pedon last month. However, Welch said that the lack of rebounds tonight isnt indicative of his ability. The Yankees went 14-17 during that period, in which DJ LeMahieu (.487 OPS), Anthony Rizzo (.533 OPS) and Giancarlo Stanton (.580 OPS) all experienced dreadful slumps. Im just working with my high school boys right now.. Stookey, Jake
Meanwhile, Certas rival, Ty Pence of St. Joseph-Ogden, stuffed the box score. He served as the spokesman for the Yankees, a club with championship aspirations but a fourth-place record, a team with a lineup so anemic that the hitting coach just lost his job, a roster with a $274 million price tag but only one representative at the Midsummer Classic. Staley who we have. All three of the recruits who signed last fall to play for him at Penn State have followed him to Notre Dame. I loved it, he said. Four starters from Moline High School's state championship boys' basketball team will participate in the Pepsi Iowa versus Illinois Senior All-Star game next week at Augustana College's Carver Center. Pierce's tape measure 3-pointer keyed a monumental 9-2 third quarter run, a scoring surge capped by an extravagant dunk from UCLA commit Brandon Williams. Illini Cole Certa got a scholarship offer from Illinois basketball, likes his fit in Big Ten By Anderson Kimball Decatur (Ill.) Herald & Review Jan 27, 2023 5 Loaded 0% - BLOOMINGTON, Ill. . Brandon Jenkins Jan 10th, 12:05 AM 0 One of the top performers this past weekend at the Highland . . After leading the Moline High School boys' basketball team to history with its first IHSA state championship, senior point guard Brock Harding achieved another historic feat when he was named the Mr. Basketball of Illinois winner for the 2022-23 season. It was a long process, he said. Vodicka, Maddie
While the sample was small and one controversially called off Certas reputation as a sharpshooter unlimited range didnt waiver tonight. Pierce committed to Iowa State shortly after his official visit earlier in the month. Parson, Addie
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Florida, Class: 2024 March 15, 2023, Scott Burgess dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q MESA, Ariz. Cole Certa drew some of the most attention out of all the prospects on the Under Armour Circuit. College basketball transfer portal rankings 2023: Clemson lands former Syracuse G Joe Girard; #gofightingirish pic.twitter.com/l6dx2B3Xtr Cole Certa (@ColeCerta) April 10, 2023 Breakdown Certa is a. Braeden Shrewsberry, Carey Booth and Logan Imes announced their pledges on consecutive days earlier in the week. Prep boys basketball: Moline's Welch bets on himself . Watch Cole Certa's videos and highlights on Hudl. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. A 6-foot-4, Certa has great length, solid athleticism, and a terrific jumper. All of which are big reasons why he has recently emerged as a Big Ten target at the two guard position., Not a subscriber? On Tuesday night, I traveled to St. Josephs high school to watch Certa play, and here are my takeaways from his steady performance. However, Certa will need to gain weight and hit the weight room. Cole Certa 6'4" | SG | Florida Class: 2024 HS: Bloomington Central Catholic Unlock Rankings Get Verified State Rank Position Rank #127 National Rank Player Claimed This player is currently claimed by user: colecerta. While Certa was recruited by Shrewsberry to play at Penn State, he also represents the first prospect Shrewsberry has landed who wasnt previously committed to him. He's already landed one commitment (shooting guard Cole Certa, a top-100 player and native of Bloomington) and has four other primary targets. Stacy, Rylee
We wont rank the class of 2026 until later in August or early September, but Holt is definitely in the discussion to be one of a select few who debut as five-star prospects. Yes, he had his share of dunks but what really stands out is that hes adding more offensively. Bidunga is continuing to fill out and as a guy who already played much stronger than his frame, actual strength to go along with his explosive athleticism and dunk any and everything mentality made him a load. Cole Certa commited to new coach Micah Shrewsberry after leading Bloomington Central Catholic to a runner-up finish in Class 2A as a junior. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. From the looks of it, Betheas rankings climb may not be done. Certa is an outstanding shooter with a ton of confidence and range. Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia made a twisting, snow-cone catch that required keen eyesight. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I have been bonding with that staff for a while, said Certa recently to 247Sports national analyst Brandon Jenkins. Read on for the details. Basketball. Brian made the move that he made, Cole said. Take a look at photos of the 2023 Pepsi Iowa vs Illinois Senior All-Star Basketball Games, Monday, March 20, 2023, in Rock Island. Certa was good for 56 total points (33 in the opener, 23 in his second game) while burying 11-23 shots from deep. Hes someone that can beat you inside or beat you deep. cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg He stepped off the mound and crossed his arms to commend Arozarena. He was recruited out of Bloomington Central Catholic. Andy McCullough is a senior writer for The Athletic covering MLB. I loved the campus. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Welch utilized a 1-3-1 defense and had Certa placed near the top of the key, taking away the guards ability to have a major impact in the rebounding department. For the fourth straight day, the Notre Dame mens basketball squad has added a commitment, but Thursdays commitment was a bit different. Illinois recruit Cole Certa showcases three-point potential, high IQ passing, Alan Griffin, two-year member of Illinois basketball, receives second straight DNP-CD, Matthew Mayer ends day three of NBA 2K24 Summer League without touching court, Explosive showing from Matthew Mayer yields highest scoring performance of any former Illini thus far, Tevian Jones, two-year Illini, leads New Orleans past Phoenix with a team-high 16 points, 4-star running back commits to Illinois football. Blank, Kevin
The Blue Jays reside in third place, seven games back. Need gift ideas to help with the ladies in your life? Sherrard and Morrison were among the top girls' basketball teams dueling for supremacy in the Three Rivers Conference's West Division this past season. It wasn't the Central Catholic High School sharpshooting guard's first. After a dozen years at Davenport Central as an assistant and head boys' basketball coach, Ryan Hill is taking his clipboard and whistle across the river. His Wolves team split a pair of games but Certa looked as good as 247Sports has ever seen him while more than backing up his No. Notre Dame is looking to add top-notch shooters to its roster and Certa checks that box in a big, big way. Notre Dame also has a commitment from Cole Certa in the 2024 class. 4 overall in the class of 2024 by 247Sports, big man Flory Bidunga of Indiana Elite and Kokomo (Ind.) I'm just super happy now. Never before had general manager Brian Cashman fired a coach during a season. Shrewsberry, who grew up in Indianapolis, has had a strong run on the recruiting trail since making the move from Penn State, including flipping three commitments from the Nittany Lions and adding Northwestern transfer Julian Roper to go with holdover pledge Markus Burton. Rising Stars Elite. He may end up taking some more visits, but from the intel that weve been gathering it sounds like Bidunga is getting closer and closer to a decision and if we had to handicap things, wed put Auburn, Duke and Kansas in the best position with Michigan being another program that some close to the recruitment have been saying to keep an eye on. Certa's recruitment took off during his outstanding junior campaign after he started to accumulate mid-major offers last summer. | They have a beautiful campus.". While hes able to play much bigger than his size, the added game is really going to help him out long term. cmNoLmNvbS9wP2MxPTImYzI9NzI0MTQ2OSZjNz1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnBl More info: Central Catholic High School - Saints Varsity Basketball / Bloomington, IL Certa announced Thursday he has committed to Notre Dame where he will play for new Fighting Irish coach Micah Shrewsberry. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl