Markese Jacobs, a 5-foot-11 senior point guard from Chicago’s Uplift Community High School, who de-committed from Kansas on Aug. 24, has decided to attend DePaul University, he announced Sunday on Twitter.
Jacobs — he is ranked No. 124 in the recruiting Class of 2019 by Rivals.com — had considered Illinois, Nebraska, Florida State and others since reopening his recruitment.
“110% Committed … I’m From Chicago For Chicago … Repping My City I’m Staying Home,” Jacobs Tweeted on Sunday.
“60614 … Chicago … Chi town baby,” he said on a video announcing his commitment to the Big East school, located in the heart of the city, zip code 60614.