Class of 2023 forward Brandon Gardner set to announce Monday
By ADAM ZAGORIA
Brandon Gardner, the 6-foot-7, 208-pound power forward from Raleigh (NC) Word of God, will announce his college choice Monday at 8 a.m., as first reported by On3.com.
Gardner confirmed he is down to LSU, Auburn, St. john’s and Georgetown.
Gardner took an official visit to St. John’s in February and was quick to say he loves New York.
He’s equally intrigued by the idea of plying his trade on the massive proving ground that is Madison Square Garden. He also expressed appreciation for St. John’s ultra passionate fan base.
Already, Gardner is hyped about their infectious energy.
“The (St. John’s) fans are calling me ‘Madison Square Gardner!’” he said. “That’s hard. That’s too hard. St. John’s, they play fast. I love playing fast. I’m a fast player. They work hard in practice every day, I saw that (during a recent visit).”
Two major aspects are working in St. John’s favor in the Gardner Sweepstakes. The first is Gardner’s relationship with head coach Mike Anderson and the coaching staff.
The second is the fact that his friend, IMG Academy (FL) five star shooting guard AJ Storr, will soon be on campus as a freshman with lofty expectations.
“I love the coaching staff because they’re a family, they treat me like family,” Gardner said. “AJ Storr, that’s gang right there. That’s my boy.”
He said he has no plans to reclassify to 2022 at this point. “No sir, I am not looking to reclass,” he said. “I am trying to have a strong senior year and just develop more and get ready mentally and physically for the next level.”
The St. John’s staff is also at Iona Prep this weekend to watch Christ the King and PSA Cardinals big man Brandon Williams, who recently visited campus.
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