Video: Top recruit breaks New York state scoring record Joe Girard III owns the Empire State scoring record and will play college hoops at Syracuse.
Syracuse University landed its third Class of 2019 pledge Sunday, receiving a commitment from
Joseph Girard III of
Glens Falls (N.Y.), the New York state high school scoring leader.
The talented multi-sport star has been on another level, putting up eye-popping numbers both on the basketball court and on the gridiron.
As a junior last season, Girard passed Lance Stephenson's all-time scoring record for the Empire State. Averaging more than 50 points, seven rebounds and six assists per game in 2017-18, the first team MaxPreps
Junior All-American led the Indians to a 20-3 record.
The scoring-machine enters his senior season with more than 3,300 career points as he continues to ascend the national high school basketball career scoring ranks.
The 6-foot-2 guard made the announcement he would play for the Orange at Glen Falls, choosing Jim Boeheim's local ACC program over Penn State, Duke, Boston College, Michigan and Notre Dame.
Joe Girard III, Glens Falls
Photo by William Pine
