Arizona's 2014 class is absolutely loaded with division-I talent for college programs to take a hard look at, and, as a result, there are some prospects that have blown well below the recruiting radar. One of those prospects was Mesquite High School's talented 6-foot-4, 180-pound senior shooting guard prospect Zach Green. Well, that is before the start to the club season.
Green went into the spring evaluation period as one of the lesser known top-rated prospects in Arizona's rising senior class, but took full advantage of the opportunity to raise his recruiting stock during the club season.
Beginning with the first two events of the spring in California and Las Vegas, Green emerged as a serious college prospect. While traveling and competing with his club program, The Magic (AZ) coached by Ray Arvisu, Green impressed numerous college coaches with his athleticism, high motor and ability to make plays. The performance of Green definitely caught my attention, as I observed this young man playing with very good aggression and showing off a nice overall skill level.
Amidst strong competition and playing at a level much higher than he had during the high school season, Green carried his strong play over into the summer months. As a result, Green has began to garner serious recruiting attention as of late, and even has received two different scholarship offers for himself.
According to Green's club coach Ray Arvisu, Green has received two offers so far from Northern Colorado and Idaho State. He is also hearing from UC Santa Barbara, Portland, Portland State, Northeastern, Marist, Fresno State, UC-Riverside, UC-Davis, BYU, Weber State, Nevada and Montana.
Green looks fully prepared to make a fall decision, and especially if more offers begin to pour in for the talented guard prospect. He does not seem to have a clear leader at this point in his college recruitment.
While many prospects often do not live up to their billing during the club season, Green looked to have thrived under the circumstances.
Last season as a junior on a challenged team, Green averaged a team-high 17.2 points and 6 rebounds per/game. While the Mesquite team struggled to win ball games last season, the play of Green was strong.
Look for Green to continue his strong play this high school season, and post big numbers this season as one of the state's elite prospects.
