UO mbxb, April 21

UO release – EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon has signed Jalen Terry, one of the top high school point guards in the nation, to a national letter of intent, head coach Dana Altman announced on Monday, April 20. Terry, from Flint, Mich., is a national top-75 recruit who averaged 20.4 points, 6.5 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 2.6 steals per game to lead Beecher High School (Mount Morris, Mich.) to a 20-2 record in 2019-20. “During the recruiting process, our staff was able to get to know Jalen and his family very well,” said Altman. “He is excited to be a Duck and our fans are going to enjoy watching him play. His quickness and explosiveness will give our team an added dimension.” The two-time Associated Press Division 3 Player of the Year for the state of Michigan was the second-highest rated recruit in Michigan this year. Jalen Terry, 5-11, 165, Flint, Mich. (Beecher High School) – Michigan Mr. Basketball finalist averaged 20.4 points, 6.5 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 2.6 steals per game to guide Beecher High School (Mount Morris, Mich.) to a 20-2 record as a senior in 2019-20 … The Buccaneers finished the season on an 18-game winning streak … Named the Associated Press Division 3 Player of the Year for the second straight year as a senior … Four-star guard ranked as the No. 57 player nationally by both Rivals and 247Sports … No. 10 point guard nationally and the No. 2 player from the state of Michigan according to 247Sports … Scout grade of 88 from ESPN … Was named the Associated Press Division 3 Player of the Year as a junior after averaging 22.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game … Led the Buccaneers to the state quarterfinals … Named to the Associated Press all-state first team his final three seasons in high school.