On3 4-star PG Chris Jeffrey, former Maryland signee, commits to Villanova

Brooklyn Mt. Zion Prep point guard Chris Jeffrey is following former Maryland head coach Kevin Willard to Villanova, according to On3’s Joe Tipton.

The former Terrapins signee announced that he has committed to the Wildcats and will play under Willard in the Keystone State. He’s now the lone member of Villanova’s 2025 recruiting class as the Big East program hits the reset button.

Jeffrey is the No. 57 overall prospect and No. 8 PG in On3’s 2025 rankings. He ranks No. 137 overall according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Playing for one of the top high school basketball programs in Maryland, Jeffrey helped push Mt. Zion Prep to an impressive campaign as a senior. The Warriors rank as the No. 4 team in the state, according to the On3 Composite Rankings.

Jeffrey’s commitment to Maryland back in the fall was buoyed by the chance to play under Willard.

“Coach Willard and the staff have been honest with me since we met, telling me things I’ve done good but also saying things I don’t want to hear,” he told Tipton when he committed. “So after I realized that I knew these are the coaches that are going to push me to be the best I can be.”

Chris Jeffrey Scouting Report

On3 National Recruiting Analyst Jamie Shaw writes this about him a prospect:

“Jeffrey is a very strong and very physical guy at the point of attack. And just as much as he touches the paint on offense, his physicality on the defensive end makes it tough for the other team to get paint touches. Jeffrey has a 6-foot-3 frame with a plus wing span. Not only is he strong but he has quick hands and he is very competitive. He averaged 2.0 steals per game at Peach Jam. Jeffrey switched on and off the ball and consistently made things tough for his opponents.”