On The Trail: Oklahoma
Two-star guard Juwan Parker (Tulsa, Okla./Booker T. Washington) has committed to the University of Georgia, multiple sources report.
Baylor, Marquette, Memphis, Mercer, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Stanford, Tulsa and Vanderbilt also offered the 6-foot-4, 180-pounder.
Parker likes both UGA's coaching staff and its academics, according to the Tulsa World:
"My family has a good relationship with coach Kwanza and coach Fox, and Georgia has one of the best business schools in the country."
The Bulldogs now have two commitments for the Class of 2013.
Baylor, Marquette, Memphis, Mercer, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Stanford, Tulsa and Vanderbilt also offered the 6-foot-4, 180-pounder.
Parker likes both UGA's coaching staff and its academics, according to the Tulsa World:
"My family has a good relationship with coach Kwanza and coach Fox, and Georgia has one of the best business schools in the country."
The Bulldogs now have two commitments for the Class of 2013.
Oklahoma State's first commitment of the 2013 recruiting class is one of the more versatile players in the Lone Star State.
Leyton Hammonds (North Richland Hills, Texas/Richland) verbally committed to the Cowboys on Sunday, according to ESPN RecruitingNation's Damon Sayles. At 6-foot-8 and 200 pounds, Hammonds is expected to play the small forward spot, but he has the perimeter jumper of a shooting guard and can defend as many as three positions effectively.
"I've been talking to Oklahoma State for a while," Hammonds told ESPN.com. "They've shown me probably the most interest of the schools talking to me. My family and I talked about it, and they've been at the top of my list for a while. I decided to make the decision and move on."
Leyton Hammonds (North Richland Hills, Texas/Richland) verbally committed to the Cowboys on Sunday, according to ESPN RecruitingNation's Damon Sayles. At 6-foot-8 and 200 pounds, Hammonds is expected to play the small forward spot, but he has the perimeter jumper of a shooting guard and can defend as many as three positions effectively.
"I've been talking to Oklahoma State for a while," Hammonds told ESPN.com. "They've shown me probably the most interest of the schools talking to me. My family and I talked about it, and they've been at the top of my list for a while. I decided to make the decision and move on."
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According to multiple sources, newly minted ESPN 100 point guard Nigel Williams-Goss (Happy Valley, Ore./Findlay College Prep) will announce his decision on Wednesday.
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Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger landed commitments from two players over the weekend, according to ESPN's Sooner Nation.
Joining the Sooners in the fall will be junior college power forward D.J. Bennett (Ottumwa, Iowa/Indian Hills C.C.) and Gonzaga transfer Ryan Spangler (Blanchard, Okla.). Both players were on campus this weekend for official visits.
"We have both committed," Spangler told the site. "It was great talking with D.J. this entire weekend. We're looking to build on something special with the Sooners."
Joining the Sooners in the fall will be junior college power forward D.J. Bennett (Ottumwa, Iowa/Indian Hills C.C.) and Gonzaga transfer Ryan Spangler (Blanchard, Okla.). Both players were on campus this weekend for official visits.
"We have both committed," Spangler told the site. "It was great talking with D.J. this entire weekend. We're looking to build on something special with the Sooners."
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Multiple sources are reporting on Wednesday that senior shooting guard Isaiah Cousins (Mount Vernon, N.Y./Mount Vernon H.S.) has committed to Oklahoma.
The 6-foot-4 Cousins chose the Sooners over Rhode Island, Dayton, Xavier and Virginia Tech. Connecticut was also showing interest.
The 6-foot-4 Cousins chose the Sooners over Rhode Island, Dayton, Xavier and Virginia Tech. Connecticut was also showing interest.
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Small forward/wide receiver Derrick Griffin (Rosenburg, Texas/Terry H.S.) ended his recruitment on Friday, choosing Texas A&M where he will suit up for the Aggies football team.
Griffin is an ESPNU Watch List prospect for football and a 4-star forward for basketball who expects to walk-on the Aggies hoop team.
"I'm going to play both, until they won't allow me to play both," he told ESPN.com's Damon Sayles.
On the gridiron, he held offers from LSU, Oklahoma, Texas Tech and Baylor.
Griffin is an ESPNU Watch List prospect for football and a 4-star forward for basketball who expects to walk-on the Aggies hoop team.
"I'm going to play both, until they won't allow me to play both," he told ESPN.com's Damon Sayles.
On the gridiron, he held offers from LSU, Oklahoma, Texas Tech and Baylor.
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ESPNSooner Nation's Bob Przybylo reported on Wednesday evening that post-grad small forward Jarion Henry (Dallas/La Jolla Prep) has committed to Oklahoma's 2012 recruiting class.
Henry is spending a fifth year at La Jolla Prep in California after failing to qualify at New Mexico over the summer.
Henry is spending a fifth year at La Jolla Prep in California after failing to qualify at New Mexico over the summer.
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Multiple sources are reporting that Canadian center Richard Peters gave Washington State a verbal commitment on Wednesday.
Peters at one point was an Oklahoma recruit. He also had serious interest from Washington, Clemson, Auburn and Seton Hall.
Peters at one point was an Oklahoma recruit. He also had serious interest from Washington, Clemson, Auburn and Seton Hall.
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Multiple sources are reporting Sunday that 6-foot-9 power forward and San Antonio native Connor Lammert is off the board and committed to Texas.
"Connor gives Texas a solid face-up 4-man with upside that is a deceptive athlete that will be a perfect fit in Rick Barnes' system," said ESPN.com Recruiting Coordinator Mike LaPlante. "He has a great feel for the game and nice stroke out to the 3-point arc that will stretch the defense and open up driving lanes. This kid should have a great career in Austin."
"Connor gives Texas a solid face-up 4-man with upside that is a deceptive athlete that will be a perfect fit in Rick Barnes' system," said ESPN.com Recruiting Coordinator Mike LaPlante. "He has a great feel for the game and nice stroke out to the 3-point arc that will stretch the defense and open up driving lanes. This kid should have a great career in Austin."
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Six-foot-4 shooting guard Je'lon Hornbeak ended his recruitment on Sunday after an official visit to Oklahoma, choosing the Sooners over Texas A&M, South Florida and Colorado, ESPN.com has confirmed.
ESPN.com Recruiting Coordinator Reggie Rankin commented on the commitment: "Je'lon is a very skilled wing with deep range and can make plays with the ball in his hands. He can stretch the defense with his shot-making ability.
"He'll be an immediate threat on the offensive end for the Sooners right away."
Hornbeak is the second recruit for new head coach Lon Kruger in 2012, joining fellow wing guard Buddy Hield (Sunrise Christian Academy).
ESPN.com Recruiting Coordinator Reggie Rankin commented on the commitment: "Je'lon is a very skilled wing with deep range and can make plays with the ball in his hands. He can stretch the defense with his shot-making ability.
"He'll be an immediate threat on the offensive end for the Sooners right away."
Hornbeak is the second recruit for new head coach Lon Kruger in 2012, joining fellow wing guard Buddy Hield (Sunrise Christian Academy).
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