By: Mid-State Editor Cavan Walsh
2008- March 3rd

Heading into the 2007-2008 high school basketball season Kyle Cassity was not exactly the ‘biggest name’ player in the state. However this senior guard has been making a splash all season on the court, but most importantly has a made a splash among college recruiters as Cassity recently picked up his first Big Ten offer from Penn State.

“Yes they (Penn State) did offer. They have been to the last few games,” said Cassity.

Meanwhile, Michigan head coach John Beilein and staff has taken heavy interest as well. “They haven’t indicated anything yet about an offer, but they are coming to the game tomorrow,” Cassity stated.

Outside of these Big Ten schools, Cassity is hearing from SLU, Evansville, SIU, SIU-E, Arkansas State, UMKC, and Hawaii.  “Evansville and SLU recently offered as well, and Hawaii gave me a call the other day.” 

Of the plethora of schools recruiting Cassity, he plans on visiting a few. “Haven’t set up anything up yet but we are definitely going up to Michigan after the season. Also, I will visit SLU and Penn State, and maybe Evansville,” Cassity said.

 “Coach Lowery and Coach Watson (Southern Illinois) have been at the past few games as well. They basically told me if anything opens up I would be the first guy.”

Pinckneyville (25-6) heads into tomorrows super-sectional match-up against Trenton-Wesclin at SIU Arena. “We have some unfinished business, that’s for sure, we play Trenton-Wesclin and we are trying to get back to Peoria. Last year, we lost to Nashville in the playoffs,” stated Cassity.  

For the latest on Cassity and his recruitment keep it with ilinoishsbasketball.com.