Jalen Jenkins, a versatile 6-foot-7 small forward from Cardinal Hayes and the New Heights AAU program, has verbally committed to George Mason for 2012 but may spend a year in prep school. “They recruited me heavily and showed me a tremendous amount of love,” Jenkins told SNY.tv. “Their campus is beautiful and I already know a player there.” Former Christ the King guard Corey … [Read more...] about Jalen Jenkins to George Mason
Marquise Moore to George Mason
Former Hofstra commit Marquise Moore is off the board. “I committed to George Mason earlier today,” the 6-foot-2, 195-pound point guard told SNY.tv. “I felt it was a good fit for me. They need a guard who can defend, penetrate, make plays and get into the lane. I know I can do that.” The Queens native was going to visit Tulane later this week, and also considered Hofstra and … [Read more...] about Marquise Moore to George Mason
Gregory Calixte to George Mason
Gregory Calixte, a 6-foot-9 senior post player from Mount Vernon High School and the NY Rens AAU program, verbally pledged to George Mason on Wednesday. Calixte also considered St. Bonaventure, and visited Quinnipiac and UAB in the fall. “He’s fantastic young man who will be an asset to his college,” Mount Vernon coach Bob Cimmino said. “He’s a hard worker and extremely … [Read more...] about Gregory Calixte to George Mason
Maurice Joseph Making His Case at George Washington
By AMAN KIDWAI WASHINGTON, D.C. — There is no such thing as a moral victory, but George Washington’s interim head coach Maurice Joseph seemed pleased with his team after a crushing 54-53 loss to VCU at home on Wednesday night. “I’m really proud of how they followed the game plan and executed it well,” he said. “Couldn’t have asked for more.” The solidly favored Rams made the … [Read more...] about Maurice Joseph Making His Case at George Washington
Coaching Carousel: Brian Gregory to South Florida; Maurice Joseph to Accept Fulltime Job at GW
Brian Gregory was named the new head coach at South Florida on Tuesday. The news was first reported by FanRagSports.com, among others. Gregory is 248-180 (.579) in 13 seasons at Dayton and Georgia Tech. He was let go at Georgia Tech in 2016 after five seasons without an NCAA Tournament appearance. In 2015-16, the Yellow Jackets went 21-15 and reached the NIT quarterfinals. “We … [Read more...] about Coaching Carousel: Brian Gregory to South Florida; Maurice Joseph to Accept Fulltime Job at GW