Friday, May 13, 2011

It's His Turn Now: Sterling Gibbs Looks to Leave His Mark

Sterling Gibbs isn't your average little brother. Though his older brother Ashton Gibbs has been a star at Pittsburgh for the past three seasons and recently announced that he will return for another, Sterling Gibbs has done a great job of crafting his own niche as a college prospect. The lightning quick point guard looks like a totally different player from his brother on tape. He scores with lightning quick dashes to the rim and distributes the ball effectively on the run. His brother Ashton is very talented as a lead guard, but the majority of his scoring comes from his deadly range on the perimeter. Sterling's versatility leads many to believe that Gibbs 2.0 may eventually be the better model of the two brothers. The Maryland Terrapins got a commitment from Sterling during his junior season, while Gibbs was still under the radar of most scouting services. Now after completing his final year of high school, Gibbs has emerged as an impact point guard in the class of 2011. That's why when Maryland head coach Gary Williams decided to retire after this season, the younger Gibbs brother decided to re-open his recruitment. Gibbs seemed interested in staying with Maryland if they hired Arizona coach Sean Miller, but the hiring of former Texas A&M boss Mark Turgeon didn't impress Sterling enough to keep him committed. Now Gibbs is back on the recruiting trail once again, now receiving interest from the likes of Texas, Louisville, Florida, and Seton Hall. There is also a chance he could join Ashton for one year at Pitt or even recommit to Maryland. It's always interesting when a legitimate prospect becomes available so late in the signing period. Sterling Gibbs will have plenty of people watching his next move.