"Problem is they never were ready for the Jake West show": Hoops fans react to Northwestern signee's hooping mixtape 

Jake West, the No. 126 recruit in the Class of 2025, is considered the second-best player in Pennsylvania. He is rated as a four-star recruit by ESPN and as a three-star recruit by On3, Rivals, and 247Sports. West signed a letter of intent with the Northwestern Wildcats on Oct. 15.

The William Penn Charter High School guard took to Instagram to post a highlight reel on Dec. 12 showing off his stellar dribbling moves, ability to find the open man and shooting abilities.

Hoops fans took to the comments section to post their reaction on West's highlight reel.

Hoops fans react to Northwestern commit Jake West's hooping mixtape

"Problem is they never were ready for the Jake west show," commented a fan.

Another fan commented, "Jake west is so tuff bro🔥👏"

"I’m just happy I got to shake hands with the infamous 🥭," this fan stated he was happy he got to shake hands with Jake West.

More fans joined in on the conversation to talk about West's highlight reel.

Hoops fans react to Northwestern commit West's hooping mixtape

"Jake the snake! I’m going to be at that Sallies game next week too." commented a fan who said he would visit the game.

A fan commented, "It’s that time of the year🔥💫"

"they never was ready cannon," another fan commented.

West had offers from programs including Pennsylvania, Coastal Carolina, Mississippi State and Drexel, among others before he decided to commit to Northwestern.

He also faced the son of four-time NBA champion LeBron James, Bryce James, in the Nike EYBL Peach Jam Play-In Game. Check out some highlights from the game below:

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Jake West talks about Northwestern

Jake West is also famous on TikTok with 1.5 million followers and over 62 million likes on his posts. While talking to MADEHoops in a YouTube video, West explained why he chose Northwestern.

"I think just the visit itself was awesome, you know. It was like family right when I got there, the players and I bonded really well. The coaching staff was amazing and it's the highest level of basketball," West said. (19:28)

"I think the moment I shared it with my little brother. I think he's been a big part of this process and just me and him felt like it was the best opportunity for me," he added.

West joins Tre Singleton, Tyler Kropp and Phoenix Gill as other signings from the Class of 2025.