INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The Cincinnati Christian University Men’s Basketball team would like to announce the signing of Jeff McClintic. Jeff is a 5’11 Guard who had an outstanding career at Covenant Christian High School in Indianapolis. He was rated one of the state of Indiana’s Top 100 High School players after averaging 17 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds per game. Jeff was honored and selected as a member of the Indianapolis All-City Team, the All-City Indianapolis Star Team, and the Eric Gordon Shootout All-Star Team.  He leaves Covenant as the all-time leader in three point field goals made with 114 and three point field goal percentage in a season, as he shot .444 from downtown.

Covenant Christian Coach Scott Flatt felt that Jeff might have deserved a bit more attention from bigger schools. Coach Flatt expressed surprise that there was not more interest from NCAA I or NCAA II institutions. “In terms of skill, basketball awareness, and work ethic, I think he was overlooked,” Flatt said. “I thought there would have been more schools interested.”

When asked of his thoughts regarding his recruitment, Jeff observed, “I was a little disappointed there wasn’t more interest, but in the end, I felt Cincinnati Christian was a perfect fit.” On why he felt the fit at CCU was a good one, he replied that “their offense-they drive and kick and shoot a lot-fits my style of play.”

CCU Head Coach Jason Gillespie agrees. “The abilities that Jeff possesses as a player really fit what we are trying to do here. He is a guy that can beat you in a variety of ways. He is a tremendous competitor , something I think is very underrated in looking at potential college players. His athleticism as a Guard also stands out to me.”

As for his future outlook, Coach Gillespie is very enthusiastic. “Jeff has been extremely well coached at the high school level. Coach Flatt does a great job with his program. Two of our CCU alumni assist him (Donnie Fishburn and Ryan Maxwell) and they have a team that knows how to play. That translates well to future success in my eyes. He is not going to be the type of player who is lacking in understanding of the basics.”

The CCU Coaching staff is very excited about this signing. They feel that they are getting a student-athlete that understands what CCU is about. “Jeff gets it,” observed Coach Gillespie. “He comes from a great family and from a Christian background. He is a high character guy that will represent this program the right way. We are very glad that Jeff will be here with us next season.”