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Jabari Parker taking his time with recruiting

Parker's family has set up strict guidelines. Parker's recruiting circle is only his parents and Simeon coach Robert Smith. Coaches can contact any of the three, but they cannot call Parker directly.

"He's still only 16," Sonny said. "We don't want that pressure to be on him."

There had been recent reports that Parker had released a top-five list, but Sonny said his son is still wide open. There are nearly a dozen schools which have an equal chance at receiving a commitment from Parker at this point.

Scott Powers

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