FGCU Among Powerhouse Schools Recruiting 2016 SG Eli Wright

(via Future150)

With college basketball recruiting becoming even more competitive, FGCU is already scouting out the class of 2016. And when it comes to 6-foot-5 shooting guard Eli Wright, the Eagles aren't afraid to go head-to-head against some of the nations powerhouse programs.

Florida Gulf Coast started showing interest in Wright in early June and contacted the Apollo High School (Owensboro, Ky.) star on Sunday, the first day coaches could begin to call and text rising juniors. Wright currently has offers from Mississippi State, Western Kentucky, Winthrop, Oklahoma State, UAB, Eastern Kentucky, Purdue, and Atlantic Sun member Northern Kentucky.

But his explosive play this spring has also garnered the attention of the nation's top tier schools. According to AllMetroHoops, Wright heard from Indiana head coach Tom Crean at midnight. He also was contacted by Tennessee, Ohio State, and the 2013 NCAA Champion Louisville Cardinals. Wright visited the Cardinals last week and told the Eagles Nest visiting FGCU is a 'possibility' as well.

His play with grassroots club Hoop Dreams has sprung him up recruiting boards and he is now ranked as the 36th player in the nation by Future150.

This will be a big test for Joe Dooley and FGCU recruiting, but I think they're up for the challenge. The Eagles will watch Wright, as well as his AAU teammates Malik Dow (6'5" SF), Jaiveon Eaves (6'2" SG), and Will Hager (6'2" PG), during the live period in July.

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