One of the state's top unsigned senior prospects in the 2024 Class, has soared below the recruiting radar for some time, but now looks to be heating up. Highland Prep High School's 6-foot-4, 190-pound senior guard Presley Ibeh is a very nice athletic talent that plays both ends of the floor at a high level. Ibeh is coming off a very good senior season for himself, and, after a long wait in his recruiting process, Ibeh has now received two more college offers to his credit.
Last week, Ibeh released that he had received offers from Black Hills State and Northwest Missouri State. Both programs are very good options for Ibeh. Former Ottowa University Head Coach Matt Keeley is the new Head Coach @ Northwest Missouri State, a well deserved honor for Keeley, who served as the head coach at Ottawa University for the past (7) seasons. Currently, Ibeh also has offers to his credit from Embry Riddle and Cal State San Marcos.
Ibeh's club coach with the AZ Factory, Kenny Mullins, advised me that Ibeh is in the process of scheduling recruiting visits to both college programs.
I have spoken about Ibeh being well under recruited for some time now, so it is good to see him finally draw some more recruiting interest for himself. Ibeh is a gifted and athletic guard prospect that took his game to another level this high school season, and became one of the state's elite athletic talents. Ibeh consistently improved his overall numbers each high school season, and had a very good high school career, which was highlighted this high school season with a broken backboard in a game. The broken backboard came in a game at Phoenix Christian High School earlier this season, in which Ibeh went to catch an alley-oop pass from a teammate on an inbounds play. The attempted two-handed dunk brought down the backboard, as everyone in attendance was in shock.
Ibeh was one of the state's elite individual performers during his senior season, although he was in the state's 2A Division and so many basketball enthusiasts never saw him play. This young man posted nice numbers during his senior season - averaging 23.2 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3 steals per/game. Ibeh did all he could to help his program compete each night in the state's 2A Division. While the 2A Division is not regarded as an elite Division in the state, Ibeh can play with anyone. He also consistently proved his value on the club circuit, as he has helped his AZ Factory program to numerous strong finishes throughout his tenure with the program.
Ibeh is a nice find as a guard prospect, as he is a Russell Westbrook-type (NBA) as a player. A strong and athletic combo-guard prospect with a good handle and strong defensive prowess. A very good scorer that attacks consistently off the dribble, and also possess a strong mid-range game, Ibeh has also become a serious defender on the ball that competes hard and plays passing lanes. He has the potential to be a lock-down defender at the collegiate level. Ibeh's defensive abilities will allow him to play early in college. He has also improved his finishing ability and decision making on the floor, and is now able to play both guard positions legitimately - a nice attribute, although he is at his best as a driver and finisher.
I will continue to follow his recruitment closely, and we will look to bring you recruiting updates on him as they continue to develop.