Rumor has it that Jayson will be a part of the U19 National Team that will be playing in the World Championships in Greece this summer. The team is coached by Sean Miller and Archie is an assistant. Just thought that was an interesting A10 connection.
Nothing is publicly finalized for the U19 team so I'm not sure exactly how it'll work out, but you could maybe see Jayson and Harry Giles both playing on that team and I can assure you that the idea of a "package deal" is legit although I think it's more likely that if they were to both end up at the same school, it would be independent decisions. By that I mean, let's say Jayson commits to Duke in late July. Giles would then maybe commit in early August. So not a package deal in the sense that they commit together but a package deal in that if Jayson commits to Duke, it could be the last bit of convincing that Giles would need. Not sure if it'll work the same in the other direction. Meaning Giles first and Tatum follows.
I believe that Tournament ends in early July (the 5th or 6th I believe). Jayson will then continue to gear up for the Peach Jam.
After Peach Jam, look for things to really slow down for Jayson. My understanding is that he may take some visits after that, and his main goal will be making his college decision. He'll obviously still be working out and working on his game, but I think he will be kind of shutting a bit and getting some well deserved rest before he begins his senior year.
To go along with our article after speaking with Justin, I would expect a decision post Peach Jam and pre senior year. Again though, as was reported yesterday, he will decide when comfortable.
And before anyone asks, I honestly have no clue where Jayson is leaning. We spoke to his father, some Duke guys, and someone who is close to the Chaminade program and nobody really knows. The Duke guys think he's heading to Duke but they did acknowledge SLU as a legit player based on their most recent discussions. We're hoping to speak to Jayson's mother as well.
