Drexel guard joins Indiana basketball: What Jason Drake brings to Hoosiers
The 6-foot-1 player established himself in Division I at Drexel in 2024-25. He played in the JUCO ranks after playing little at Cleveland State as a freshman. He also received interest from St. John's and Pitt.
Drake has plenty of company in the IU backcourt. Newcomers in the transfer portal include point guards Conor Enright and Tayton Conerway, and off guards Lamar Wilkerson and Jasai Miles.
Jason Drake stats
2024-25 at Drexel: 11.1 points, 3.1 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 39.6% 3-pointers
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2023-24 at Butler Community College: 9.6 points, 3.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 42% 3-pointers
2022-23 at Cleveland State: 1.6 points
Jason Drake eligibility
Drake has one or two years of eligibility, depending on his junior college rulings.
Jason Drake scouting report, highlights
Drake showed three-level scoring ability at Drexel, hitting almost 40% of his 3-pointers while also cutting through defensive seams for layups and pulling up for mid-range baskets. He's also a willing passer.
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