Weathers brothers hope to keep combo together at next level
OVERLAND PARK, Kans. -- For brothers Michael Weathers and Marcus Weathers, the dream is to play college basketball together after they finish their senior season at Overland Park (Kans.) Shawnee Mission North.
A lot needs to come together in order for the duo to play together beyond this season, but they are doing their part.
During a Tuesday night win over Olathe (Kans.) North, Michael scored 24 points, dished out five assists and collected three steals from the point guard position before fouling out. At that point, Marcus took over and scored many of his game high 33 points while adding 14 rebounds.
Standing 6-foot-2, Michael is a three-star prospect and a slick and explosive point who can really get to the rim and score via the dribble. He also shoots the ball pretty well from deep and has a lot of room to add on to his slender frame. A 6-foot-4 athlete who has to play a lot in the post for his high school team, Marcus projects as a slashing small forward on the next level.
Creighton, Southern Mississippi, South Dakota State, UMKC and Missouri State have been in to see the duo while Missouri has inquired.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: “I think I’m a point guard who can score the ball and get others involved. We want to play together for as long as possible and hopefully in college. If Marcus and I have to split up, we will look at what’s best.” -- Michael Weathers
“I can play out on the wing. I feel comfortable handling the ball and I’ve worked on my jump shot.” -- Marcus Weathers
RIVALS REACTION: Though the Weathers brothers would like to play together in college, that may be difficult. First, they have to find a school that has two scholarships and has the need for both a point guard and a small forward-type. Also, Michael may have the higher ceiling as a prospect at this point and it is possible that he could receive a higher level of interest than his brother, particularly because there aren’t many quality point guards left on the board for 2016.
WHAT’S NEXT: The brothers took an unofficial visit to Creighton during the fall but neither has taken an official visit and they are both right on the border academically. They did well on a recent ACT, which should help, but for now they are going to play out the season and see where they stand once interest and offers settle.
