A true scholar-athlete, J.C. Show is headed to Bucknell of the Patriot League to play basketball.
Photo by Ken Inness
Reebok and MaxPreps are teaming up to recognize the nation's most dynamic high school athletes. The month-long series continues today with a look at
J.C. Show, a rising senior basketball/football star at
Abington Heights (Clarks Summit, Pa.).
Show committed to play basketball for Bucknell in June, but leaving the gridiron behind won't be an easy task. "It was a very, very tough decision," Show said of electing to pursue hoops in college. "A month from now when football starts, I would tell you that football is my favorite sport. In January, I would say basketball."
Show hasn't completely closed the door on football, where he doubles up for Abington Heights as a wide receiver and defensive back.
See our special J.C. Show photo gallery"I've even thought about pursuing a Master's degree so I can use my fifth year to try and play football," Show said. "I'm open to anything and I love both sports, but when somebody is paying for your education, I owe it to my teammates and coaches to be totally committed."
A deep bone bruise took the 6-foot-2 guard out of action for the remainder of the AAU basketball slate this summer, but the extra rest could be a blessing as he prepares to build on his accomplishments as a junior at the Scranton-area school.
Show was a member of the Pennsylvania Football News All-Academic Gold Team (3.8-4.0 grade point average) and earned Class AAA All-State honors on the hardwood after leading the Comets to one of the best seasons in school history.
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