Oh My Jordy. A 2016 southpaw has surfaced.
Born in November of 1996 and nicknamed “La Foudre”, French for thunder, a certain Canadian big man is earning praise from all kinds of American analysts. Some have even called him Baby Z-Bo. Nicknamed after his left hand and similar back to the basket game as Memphis Grizzlies Zach Randolph. Born & raised in Montreal, QC, currently listed as a 2016 6’10 center, Jordy Tshimanga attends MacDuffie in Granby Massachusetts. In 6 weeks he has landed SPLASHED on top of the 2016 Canadian class rankings.
6’10″ Jordy Tshimanga (Montreal/MacDuffie HS) has made a splash in American HS hoops.
“Chance to be top big man in his grade (2016). Soft hands, solid jump hook, good footwork, high motor and big body” the reputable Alex Klien from the Recruit Scoops has written.
Hoop Dream Magazine got a glimpse of Tshimanga and offered the following on the big Canadian, “He showed better touch around the rim today and worked harder to get position in the post as well. Physically he looks like a high-major priority, and his skill set is starting to come around as well.” the HDM website shared after watching him toss it up last weekend in their very own Hoop Dream Magazine showcase.
Still not convinced? Adam Finklestein from the New England Recruiting Report, “He’s got a lot of tools and looks to have a chance to be very good if he can improve his conditioning and be able to keep up with the pace of the game.” Finklestein offered. Head coach @ MacDuffie Jerry McCullough told Hoops Hype CA counterparts,
Southpaw with size and strength that is shown here demonstrated at MacDuffie practice.
“Basically over here when he first arrived…We took a chance on him I mean that size why not. Now he’s just a young player opening eyes. Legit 6’10 south paw 280lbs” McCullough the head coach at MacDuffie admitted.
Thrilled to welcome a diaper dandy like Tshimanga but coach McCullough said it’s been bittersweet because since a injury to Quinnipiac bound MacDuffie senior guard Dimitri Floras (injured wrist) occurred, it has has taken a toll on the teams win loss record. Floras was one of eight nominated players from Massachusetts to the McDonalds All American game. The 6-foot-2 guard in his first season at MacDuffie picked Quinnipiac over other scholarship offers from Canisius, Hofstra, LIU-Brooklyn, New Hampshire and Manhattan.
Minus Floras, Tshimanga continues to be one of the quickest stock risers in not only Canada’s 2016 class but should soon be among the top in America’s national rankings by the time AAU season ends. Especially if this keeps up. McCullough admits that with Tshimanga’s rapid rise of production its expected not only NCAA programs but also big wigs of HS basketball in America (Oak Hill’s, Findlays & Montverdes) to soon start making their pitches. A sentiment that Canadian born principal at MacDuffie Steve Griffin can understand.
“Oh yea come down the line. But to our credit we compete as a member of the strong Class AA of the NEPSAC (New England Prep School Athletic Council) one of the top leagues in the states” Griffin says along with their circuit he claims confidence in his head coach as well. “Under Jerry McCullough’s guidance, our varsity basketball program has played a competitive schedule that in the past few seasons student athletes have earned attention and interests from many college scouts.” Griffin believes MacDuffie School is still one of the elite programs in the New England area for academics and basketball development.
As for the principle’s take on the thunderous Tshimanga? “He is mountain of a young man, great student & personality thats fitting in real well in our community”
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Can he be that good? Good enough that he averaged 20 points per game at the St . Andrews Classic. A tourney where young Jordy @JordyBallHard33 more then stood his own against Goodluck Okonoboh (Monson Academy, MA) a local Massachusettes star, ranked 21st on ESPN’s Top 100 Class of 2014 and who will also be attending UNLV.
Already seeing double and triple teams looks like the Great White North has a big import storming up the rankings. Keep an eye out for Jordy Tshimanga!
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