Sunday, September 25, 2011

An update on Marcus Colbert

Marcus Colbert is a 5-foot-11 high school backcourter out of Post Falls High in Post Falls, Idaho (near Spokane) and he and his team are coming off a successful 23-5 fourth-place state finish season. The year before, the Trojans went 22-4 and won the state 5A championship.

Twice named to an All-Idaho first-teamer and a four year starter, Colbert averaged around 20 points per game in 2010-11.

Recently, PTW talked with Post Falls Coach Mike McLean who was very positive about his senior guard.

"Marcus is extremely strong, a 190 pound bowling ball like former Connecticut player Khalid El-Amin. He can get into the lane and break down defenses whether it be man or zone. He's a four year starter and a winner and leader who wills his team to play better and win. He is our    most consistent competitor."

McLean also said that Colbert is an academic qualifier.

As for recruiting, Mclean offered that "Idaho is pursuing him [Colbert] but has not offered" and added "I would be surprised if he signs early."

McLean also said that San Jose State University is not involved with Colbert.

Worth noting is that Colbert's former Post Hills teammate and fellow guard, Connor Hill, is a freshman member of the Vandal basketball team.

3 comments:

Dan said...

Did his coach mention if anyone had offered him yet?

Kevin McCarthy said...

His high school coach didn't mention any offers but I specifically asked about Idaho and San Jose State University.

JR said...

Montana State has offered recently and Colbert is going to MSU on an official Oct. 1st. Has had offers from Montana, CalPoly and PSU in the past but not sure if still on the table, since both PSU and Montana have both signed young guards for the 2011 season. Idaho, Idaho State and Eastern Washington are all in pursuit but no offers as of yet.