SI All-American Candidates: 1 Marquette Target Named

SI99 revealed on Dec. 2; position rankings begin on Dec. 4

Jonas Aidoo, a key Marquette recruit from the high school class of 2021, has been named a Sports Illustrated All-American candidate.

The Golden Eagles aren't currently being considered by any other players who rank among SI's top-99 seniors in the country.

In late October, the 6-foot-11 big man trimmed his list to a top-10 that included Marquette. Also hoping to secure a commitment from the 6-foot-11 big man are Kansas, Wake Forest, Tennessee, Georgia, Miami, NC State, South Carolina, Providence and Houston.

Blessed with rare overall athleticism for his size and a 7-foot-4 wingspan, Aidoo is one of the most physically gifted centers in high school basketball. He already possesses shooting touch out to the three-point line, too, evidence of his sky-high long-term ceiling. 

Hundreds and hundreds of student-athletes across the country were evaluated for consideration as All-Americans before the SI99 was finalized. Video highlights, scouting analyses and a breakdown of each player’s college verbal commitment and/or top college contenders can be found on their bio pages at SIAllAmerican.com.

The 2021 Sports Illustrated All-American candidates team was released on Dec. 2, accompanied by lists of prospects ordered by state and college choice/contenders. Position rankings, in-depth videos on top-rated players and the group of student-athletes who just missed the cut will be unveiled throughout the remainder of December.