Spring Valley’s Bruner loves Clemson basketball staff

Jordan Bruner (6-9) of Spring Valley named his top five last week. Clemson, Georgia, Tennessee, Temple and Yale will get his official visits. One thing working in the Tigers' favor is their extended recruiting efforts with Bruner. They've been on him the longest according to his coach Perry Dozier.

"They've liked him for a good while and he loves the staff up there," Dozier said. "Coach Steve Smith has been the main one recruiting him. They like him and have been following him for a long time."

Bruner has visited Clemson in the past and Dozier said he has good feel for the program and the school.

"Coach Brownell seems to be really comfortable with him and will play him in the right position," said Dozier. "He's excited about the staff and he loves the position of being able to play in the ACC, and there's comfort because it's still close to home. The exposure being on TV is really big as well. And academics are big as well. He carries a 4.84 GPA."

Bruner suffered a torn MCL in a pre-season scrimmage last year and only played a few minutes in the final two playoff games. But he had a very good summer season and saw his stock rise in the eyes of the college scouts.

This story was originally published August 5, 2015 at 10:07 AM.