If the next season began today, Notre Dame would have a whole lot of guards but not many forwards. Heck, it was like that this past season. However, could a power forward from Massachusetts help rectify that problem in a couple of years? Say hello to T.J. Power, a 2023 recruit who has received an offer from the Irish:
After a great talk with Coach Brey, I am extremely blessed to receive an offer Notre Dame ☘️!! pic.twitter.com/4MMMtVfYnB
— TJ Power (@TJPower14) April 26, 2022
Power attends Worcester Academy and lights it up for that school, but he also plays for the Boston Amateur Basketball Club, of which Bonzie Colson is an alumnus. He’s done pretty well for that team lately, too:
2023 BABC (MA) F TJ Power (@TJPower14): 16 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST in a win over Drive Nation #2022EYBL @thebabc @TheCircuit @NikeEYB https://t.co/CEdaz0U5iH
— Circuit Scouting (@CircuitScouting) April 24, 2022
And he’s catching the attention of at least one recruiting analyst:
Composite four-star forward TJ Power has been the best player on the floor in this one. The catch and shoot jumpers are falling and the footwork when operating inside the arc is beyond tactical & exquisite. He continues to trend upward as he has left a huge imprint on this one. https://t.co/JK11yNrqLR
— Brandon Jenkins (@BJenkins247) April 23, 2022
So far, the Irish will have to battle with the following ACC rivals for Power’s services: Miami, Boston College, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest and Virginia Tech. Others in contention include Iowa, Penn State, Oklahoma, Marquette and Georgetown. A decision likely won’t come for a while, but let’s hope for the best.
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