Jeff Halbert: A Player To Watch This Summer
Jeff Halbert, a cerebral 6-5, 205 pound small forward from White Bear Lake H.S. in White Bear Lake, Minn., has had a terrific spring so far. He shined recently at the St. Louis Eagles Invitational.
Halbert was named all-tournament and helped lead the Howard Pulley Panthers Blue squad to the title game of the event. Pulley lost to Boo Williams in the final.
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Although he may be a step slow speed wise, Halbert has an excellent understanding of the game of basketball. He shoots the ball well, especially from mid-range, and is an alert passer. He has the ability to hurt defenses in many ways.
While he does not have any scholarship offers on the table at this point, Halbert told the Insiders Report that he has seen early interest from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Purdue, Wisconsin, Iowa State, Marquette and Northern Iowa.
Halbert has taken unofficial visits to all of the above schools except Purdue and Illinois, but he hopes to trip to Purdue in the near future.
As a junior this past season, Halbert averaged 22 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. He said he has a 3.3 GPA and has achieved a qualifying score on the SAT exam.
Halbert will tour the Nike circuit this summer with Howard Pulley.