Uu picks top five schools

Drake Uu, the 6-foot-4 sharpshooter from Rio Americano High School in Sacramento (Calif.), had a very productive spring and summer playing for the Bay Area Hoosiers club team.

Playing alongside Division I prospects in rising senior guard Oliver McNally and junior Jared Cunningham, Uu was the knock down shooting specialist with range from 17 to 25 feet and used his deceptive first step and bouncy athleticism to finish around the bucket. He also showed his versatility while moving over to point guard to spell McNally and Cunningham.

With the college 3-point line moving back a foot this year, Uu's shooting ability has become an attractive feature for colleges looking for an outside shooting difference-maker.

"Any Division I school, regardless of the level that needs a shooter, Drake can play there," said Rob Jones, coach and co-founder of the Bay Area Hoosiers.

A full qualifier with a 4.1 GPA in AP classes, Uu is hearing from Ivy, Mountain West, Big Sky, Big West and WCC schools. As of right now though, he said his top five schools are Loyola of Chicago, Santa Barbara, UC Davis, University of Denver and Eastern Washington.

"Davis and Santa Barbara are scheduled to come make home visits," said Uu. "While Riverside and Eastern Washington want to come in as well. Loyola of Chicago is also coming to town in September."

Uu said that growing up, he wanted to play in the Pac-10. Moreover, he thought that would be a reality at Washington State, as they were recruiting him. He went to the Cougar's elite camp and performed fairly well. However, the Cougars got a commitment from two other guards in the Northwest area. So now, Uu is just looking for a school that has a chance to win and one that is a right fit for him as a player.

Jones said that one of the things that will separate Uu from other players is his drive and work ethic. "Drake plays very hard, he is a tough competitor and he is very unselfish as a player," said Jones. "He has a really high basketball IQ and he is one of those kids that can lead by example."

Uu said he will make his decision in November just before the basketball season begins.