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Topic: 2017 6'2" PG Jayvon Graves (Akron SVSM HS) - Ohio Offer
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Posted: 9/15/2015 9:49 AM
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Also holds offers from Kent St. and Toledo.

 

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Posted: 9/15/2015 12:35 PM
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I've been waiting for this day since I saw him play in 8th grade, which he was dunking in.

I don't know this kid personally, but I've heard 100 stories about him since he grew up in my hometown of Malvern, OH and was slated to go to high school there as well (his mom is an alumnus). Pretty sure his Jr. High teams won back to back conference titles in 7th and 8th grade. They had a proverbial 3-headed monster with Jayvon and two other solid ballplayers.

Unfortunately, while the other two made the jump to varsity as Freshmen, Jayvon was lured to Akron SVSM, for obvious reasons. My high school is a small D4 in basketball and while we have a great tradition of going far in the tournament nearly every year, playing against that small competition probably only gets you so far. Can't blame Jayvon for that. I just hate how the system works. Plus we've never won a state title so there was some hope his class might guide the school there.

He's a great player, first off. My guess is he's headed for bigger things than the MAC, but that's just me. Who knows maybe we'll land him and he'll be back in the green and white someday (my high school has the same colors). Just glad to see a familiar name pop up on this board.

Here's one of his dunks from Jr. High:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK8Lo11Ee0Q

More dunks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI5kzJ5pAX4

Variety:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMkJyXXmK7Y

Trying to think of who he reminds me of when he plays. He shoots kind of effortlessly and is deceptively quick.
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Good info, guys. Thanks.
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Akron SVSM is the #1 Seed in the Canton District of the Division 2 OHSAA bracket. They play Field on 02/23 at home. Next round TBD, all other rounds played at Canton Fieldhouse.

http://brackets.myohsaa.org/bracket.aspx?t=6485&ts=15533&...
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Posted: 2/8/2016 11:33 PM
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I think he was in the Convo Saturday for the NIU game
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I knew there was a recruit behind the bench but had no idea who it was.
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Posted: 2/9/2016 6:52 AM
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RSBobcat wrote:expand_more
I think he was in the Convo Saturday for the NIU game
If he was, Simmons put on a masterful performance and hopefully that sways his opinion to what he can be at PG.
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Jayvon had 23 points in SVSM's win over Field last night. SVSM is the #1 seed in their bracket but chose not to take the bye.

http://www.ohio.com/sports/high-school/city-series/high-s...
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Jayvon scores 22 points, grabs eight rebounds and dishes three assists in SVSM's 20th consecutive sectional title win over Canal Fulton Northwest. The Irish advance to the districts at Canton Fieldhouse on 3/2 against Norton.

http://www.ohio.com/sports/high-school/city-series/boys-b...

http://brackets.myohsaa.org/bracket.aspx?t=6485&ts=15533&...
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SVSM advances to the District Finals with a big win over Norton, 74-49. They will play Coventry on Saturday afternoon.

http://brackets.myohsaa.org/bracket.aspx?t=6485&ts=15533&...
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Jayvon made First Team All-District.

http://www.jjhuddle.com/2016/03/05/ap-ohio-hs-all-northea... /

His teammate, Henry Baddley, was Player of the Year and is signed with Butler.
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SVSM wins the District title convincingly over Coventry, 85-52. Jayvon had 18 points and 4 assists in the win.

http://www.ohio.com/sports/high-school/portage-trail-conf... #

They now play Youngstown Ursuline in the Regional Semis at the Canton Civic Center on 3/10.

http://brackets.myohsaa.org/regionalbracket.aspx?t=6354&t...
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SVSM advances to the regional finals with a win over Ursuline. They'll face Cleveland Benedictine on Saturday afternoon at the Civic Center. Jayvon had 21 points in the win.

http://www.ohio.com/sports/high-school/other/boys-basketb...

http://brackets.myohsaa.org/regionalbracket.aspx?t=6354&t...
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Posted: 4/26/2016 8:30 AM
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Graves now has an offer from Buffalo as well.
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Posted: 4/26/2016 10:37 AM
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we need to win this one.
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Posted: 4/26/2016 12:45 PM
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Gotta think he is right near the tip top of our recruiting board for next year.
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The Optimist wrote:expand_more
Gotta think he is right near the tip top of our recruiting board for next year.

You've got to believe that either he, or another PG has to be a necessary addition in the next class. Maybe even two PG capable players?
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Posted: 5/27/2016 9:51 AM
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Recently added an offer from UT-Martin.
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I sure as hell hope we don't lose out to X with Graves and Manley both.
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Posted: 7/7/2016 7:10 AM
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That tweet is from last year. Xavier hasn't offered yet that I have seen.
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This kid knows he can come here and lead our team and earn a shot at the NBA or a $500,000 contract like DJ Cooper. Warning, don't be Will Thomas. Go where are wanted not where you provide depth. The coaches need to keep explaining their vision for him and how we have a dozen point guards play over seas in the last 15 years and he is just as talented, if not more. Xavier is played out and their guards go no where. Go Cats
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This kid knows he can come here and lead our team and earn a shot at the NBA or a $500,000 contract like DJ Cooper. Warning, don't be Will Thomas. Go where are wanted not where you provide depth. The coaches need to keep explaining their vision for him and how we have a dozen point guards play over seas in the last 15 years and he is just as talented, if not more. Xavier is played out and their guards go no where. Go Cats
-Xavier has had 12 draft picks since 1990.
-They've been to six Sweet Sixteens since 2004
-They moved from the MCC, to the A-10 to the Big East all in a span of 20 years.

How exactly are they played out? And you do realize their guards that don't get drafted ALSO go overseas and play, right?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavier_Musketeers_men%27s_b...

I don't fear losing Graves to them until they officially offer. Right now I'm worried about beating out Toledo, Kent, etc.
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GoCats105 wrote:expand_more
This kid knows he can come here and lead our team and earn a shot at the NBA or a $500,000 contract like DJ Cooper. Warning, don't be Will Thomas. Go where are wanted not where you provide depth. The coaches need to keep explaining their vision for him and how we have a dozen point guards play over seas in the last 15 years and he is just as talented, if not more. Xavier is played out and their guards go no where. Go Cats
-Xavier has had 12 draft picks since 1990.
-They've been to six Sweet Sixteens since 2004
-They moved from the MCC, to the A-10 to the Big East all in a span of 20 years.

How exactly are they played out? And you do realize their guards that don't get drafted ALSO go overseas and play, right?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavier_Musketeers_men%27s_b...

I don't fear losing Graves to them until they officially offer. Right now I'm worried about beating out Toledo, Kent, etc.

As much as I dislike X, I agree. I also agree that a player probably has to assess where they'll be able to get playing time. The only think I think Kent and Akron have going for them is the close to home factor for this player. Toledo is a different story, where it's worth noting that they have three PG's on their roster right now. Not sure how that factors in, but it's worth noting.
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