Another 2013 PG recruit set to visit George Mason

We now know of at least one open scholarship for next season with the news that Vertrail Vaughns is leaving the program. The coaching staff has already been going after point guard prospects including Devin Wilson who visited George Mason recently. Wilson is set to announce his commitment before April 17. He might choose Mason, he might not, so there's always other kids in the mix. A new name that has popped up is 6'3" point guard Jalen James from Chicago, Illinois. He was originally committed to Illinois but when head coach Bruce Weber left the program he reopened his recruitment. James plans to visit George Mason in early May but obviously that could change if Devin Wilson commits before then.

James has offers from a few SEC schools, Alabama, Auburn, and Arkansas but looking at the schools he has planned to visit he must be looking for early playing time. A new point guard would allow Bryon Allen to play the two spot even more and Corey Edwards is the only other guard capable of running the point, so the opportunity is certainly there. 

Reading what ESPN recruiting has to say about him, it sounds like he is a perfect fit for Paul Hewitt's philosophy:

Jalen is defined by his explosiveness in transition. He has good size for the point guard position and possesses terrific court vision. He's also a good passer. He's at his best on the break finding guys or finishing. Defensively, he can guard the 1 or 2.

Jalen's an athletic point guard who will fit well in a motion offense and pressure defense. He's a highlight reel on the break.

It seems very likely that there will be a new freshman point guard on the roster next season. Stay tuned.