Elyria has another college prospect on its hands.

Kendyll Compton’s recruitment is heating up, and the incoming senior is making the most of it this offseason.

Compton holds a Division I offer from Kent State and has interest from a handful of other mid-major programs. He’s soaking it all in this summer.

“It’s good — it’s definitely a lot of pressure sometimes,” Compton said. “When you’re hooping and (college coaches) are on the baseline, you know you got talent. It boosts up your confidence. … It’s definitely a lot different than being younger because you don’t want to put out bad film for yourself. It’s just a lot different and a big adjustment.”

Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff was in attendance at Midwest Live this past weekend and watched Compton and the Pioneers play a few times.

A slew of other D-I programs watched Elyria play and have expressed interest this summer. It’s not hard to see why.

As a junior, Compton averaged 16.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game in his debut season in an Elyria jersey. His length causes problems on both sides of the floor and he is tenacious on the boards. When Compton is at his best, he’s tough to stop.

“It’s really nice to see him engaged. Rebounding, passing, handling — he can pretty much do whatever he wants when he’s engaged. That’s the key,” Elyria coach Brett Larrick said. “That’s growth. If things don’t go right, he can do something else.”

In more ways than one, not only Compton’s individual success, but Elyria’s success will be dictated by his growth this season.

Replacing the program’s all-time leading scorer, Jayden Crutcher, is a tough ask. With that being said, taking over as the go-to guy will be Compton’s role this season. It’s something he’s comfortable with.

“It’s real nice, especially with the team I have now,” Compton said. “(I’ll have) more opportunity with the ball and without the ball and being a leader. It’s a great opportunity. … This is all I’ve wanted. Ever since I’ve been hooping, that’s how its always been. I’m very excited.”

Compton will have no problem leading the team with his play — he’s poised for a big year. Besides being the No. 1 option, becoming a leader for the younger players is another thing he will have to grow into.

Elyria has several veterans who will spearhead this team, but the Pioneers also have a lot of underclassmen who will get minutes this winter. Compton will have just as big a part mentoring those guys.

“I think that’s something he’s got to grow into and he has to do it fast,” Larrick said. “The first game (of Midwest Live against Warren Harding), I don’t think was his best effort. I think he would admit that. I thought the second game (against Akron Garfield), he didn’t make all of his shots but he kept playing. He kept staying on the boards, he kept defending and playing hard. That’s a sign of growth right there and that’s a good thing for us.”

For a player like Compton who excels in many aspects of the game, he’s starting to do the same off the court as a leader. His growth was a big reason for Elyria’s successful summer.

The Pioneers concluded their summer with a 3-1 record at Midwest Live. After dropping their opener to Warren Harding, they won their final three games. They attended a few other team camps and played really well.

“We’re brothers,” Compton said. “We play for each other.”