BIG EAST RECRUITING UPDATE: NOTRE DAME

February 5, 2008


VERBAL COMMITMENT ALERT: Jack Cooley (BF), Glenbrook South HS (IL)


Projected 2008-2009 Roster


Seniors: Ryan Ayers (F/G), Kyle McAlarney (G), Zack Hillesland (F), Luke Zeller (BF/C)
Juniors: Luke Harangody (BF), Tory Jackson (PG), Jonathan Peoples (G)
Sophomores: Carlton Scott (F), Tyrone Nash (F), Ty Proffitt (G), Tim Abromaitis (F)
Freshmen: No Commitments yet
Early 2009 Commitments: Joey Brooks (SF), Jack Cooley (BF)

Although Notre Dame has yet to receive a commitment from the class of 2008 (two scholarships open), the Irish have already added a pair for 2009. Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey and the Fighting Irish Land Class of 2008 Glenbrook South Star Jack Cooley (Chicago Hoops) after a weekend visit to South Bend.

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Jack Cooley's recruiting was picking up steam in the last few weeks as Illinois, Notre Dame and Wisconsin all were present at recent games and the offers began coming in quickly. After making an unofficial visit to Notre Dame last weekend, Cooley and his family decided the Big East school was the place for him.

Cooley is the heir to the throne in the post for Notre Dame that is currently occupied by Luke Harangody. Cooley is a very similar player to Harangody as he comes to work every game and thrives in a rugged game. He is well equipped for the physical play of the Big East. Cooley is a double-double machine with Glenbrook South and knows his place is in the paint.

Cooley joins Joey Brooks, who chose Notre Dame over Arizona State, Marquette, Oklahoma State, Vanderbilt and Wake Forest back in early Novemeber. He was an AAU teammate of another Irish target Steven Tchiengang who the Irish pursued until he committed to Vanderbilt. Brooks averaged 17.1 points and 9.0 rebounds per game last season, his first on the varsity. He stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 205 pounds.

The Irish still have two scholarships open for the class of 2008, and they could still add someone in the spring period, although nothing seems to be on the cusp.

The 2009 class will have four scholarships available plus any unused from 2008. With Cooley and Brooks in the fold early, the Irish are in very good position for a strong class in 2009. Cooley's Rising Stars AAU teammate Nik Garcia, a 6'5 G/F from Niles West HS has also received attention from the Irish as has Illinois guard Diamond Taylor.

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