3-star PG Jake West commits to Northwestern

Jake West, a three-star recruit in the 2025 class, has committed to Northwestern and head coach Chris Collins On3 is told.

The 6-foot-3 senior at Philadelphia (PA) Penn Charter chose the Wildcats over a final group that also included VCU, Florida, Charlotte, and Coastal Carolina.

The three-star guard is the third commitment of Northwestern’s 2025 high school class joining three-star guard Phoenix Gill, son of former NBA guard Kendall Gill, three-star forward Tyler Kropp, and four-star forward Tre Singleton.

West is rated as the No. 18 point guard by the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking and the No. 3 overall player in Pennsylvania by the 2025 On3 150.

Jake West Scouting Report

“Jake West plays a fundamental game, and when you add a baseline of skill with some sneaky athletic pop, you can see why his game has been on a continuous upswing over the past 12 months. Listed as a 6-foot-3 guard, West is very thin. He will need to continue adding weight as he progresses forward, and that will help a lot in the overall output of his game. For starters, West is a deft shooter, with touch extending well beyond the three-point arc with his feet set or coming off movement. He has a consistent release, a rhythmic shot load, and he finds his balance points to square his shoulders. West also has a crafty game off the bounce. He can get to his spots in the half-court showing an array of in-and-out, hesitation, and off-balance dribbles. Strength should help him when he is closer to the basket, finishing stronger and not getting knocked off-line. It should also help him on the defensive end, guarding the ball in the half-court. West has taken big steps over the past year, and he projects to have a bright future as he continues to grow his game.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw