The impressive duo out of Logan-Rogersville, Kanon Gipson and Jonathan Dunn have chosen to reclassify to the class of 2022.
Following a strange year in high school sports, Logan-Rogersville’s Jonathan Dunn and Kanon Gipson have both decided to not let COVID-19 be a factor in their recruitment. Both originally slated for a 2021 graduation, the young men are opting to try their hand at a year of prep school and boost their stock.
Kanon Gipson says that he was a bit of a late bloomer, and he does not want that to impact his ability to be noticed by basketball programs. “I didn’t really mature until my junior year,” Gipson says. “Then, COVID screwed everything up. I’m in no hurry and always looking for bigger things.”
Jonathan Dunn echoes Gipson’s sentiments about COVID throwing a wrench in things and adds that he is excited about additional opportunities. “This gives me a whole other year to prep, raise grades, and get more opportunities,” Dunn says.
Originally verbally committed to hoops at Western Illinois University, Dunn has already proven he has Division I talent. With COVID on track to impact prep basketball less and less, he anticipates having many more choices. We have seen what Dunn can do - once others do too… look for his stock to skyrocket.
Now attending Logan-Rogersville, Dunn says that the current school season is going very well. According to Gipson, the squad is on an eight-game winning streak. “We started slow, but that isn’t unusual; we have a lot of football players on our team,” Gipson says. “Adding Jonathan took us to another level. He has taken a lot of attention off of me and we are rolling through Class 5 right now.”
Gipson says that with another year of work, he will focus on getting stronger and becoming a dependable sharpshooter. “I will be working on my consistency from three,” Gipson says. “That and taking care of the ball.” He adds that recruiters/scouts need to know that he is willing to work every single day.
“You can hold me accountable and I can hold my teammates accountable,” Gipson says. “I am vocal and a good leader. I am good in school and will be one of the hardest workers on any squad.”
For Dunn, the extra time will be spent getting bigger, working on a consistent jumper, and ball handling. His tenacity covers up any skill gaps, but those gaps are quickly being filled in regardless. “These programs will see how hard I play,” Dunn says. I’m a good person off the court, I have a high motor defensively… I get after it.”
At The Basketball Movement or with Yanders Law, Gipson and Dunn consistently take large strides forward. The move to reclassify to 2022 will undoubtedly raise their stock and help them find themselves in great fits collegiately.
Robert Yanders says that both have great potential. “This is the single best thing they could have done for their recruitment,” Yanders says. “These have been strange times and another season can only mean more opportunity.”
Both are set to rejoin Yanders Law on the AAU circuit this summer. The sky is the limit for both of these young men. We will be watching!