Former Salpointe standout Jordan Gainey says he's transferring to South Kent School for a post-graduate year.
After a lot of thought and considerations, I’m excited to announce that I will be attending South Kent School for a Post Grad Year. I’d like to thank my family and Coach Raphael Chillious for this opportunity.
— Jordan Gainey (@JordaGainey)
The son of former UA assistant coach Justin Gainey, who left in April to become Marquette's associate head coach, Jordan Gainey had next season.
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But this move will keep Gainey's options open to play all four seasons at a Division I school, should he earn an offer from one after next season. After having helped Salpointe win the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ 4A title last season, Gainey might have had a shot at a D-I scholarship had the spring and summer club-ball circuits not been cancelled.
Among South Kent's basketball players to go on to Division I is former Wildcats forward .
