UPDATE 5/3: After this was initially posted, Corey Edwards texted to say he spoke with an assistant coach at Miami, not directly with head coach Jim Larranaga. He said the assistant coach “asked me what do [you] think of Miami. He didn’t come out blatant and say would you come to Miami.” He also said, “In June I am goin to George Mason.” **** George Mason signee Corey Edwards … [Read more...] about Edwards Says He Will Remain at George Mason (UPDATED)
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Gray, Edwards Reaffirm George Mason Commitment
One of Paul Hewitt’s first priorities after taking the George Mason job was to come to the New York area and meet with commits Vaughn Gray of St. Benedict’s and Corey Edwards of Christ the King. The former Georgia Tech coach met Wednesday with both players and both will remain committed to George Mason. “The meeting went well,” June Gray, Vaughn’s mother said by text. “Vaughn’s … [Read more...] about Gray, Edwards Reaffirm George Mason Commitment
Copes, Niang Commit; Recruiting Rundown
By ALEX KLINE On Sunday night, two very different — but talented – players made their college decisions. Erik Copes, a a 6-foot-8 2011 center out of Imhotep Charter in Pennsylvania, is headed to Geroge Mason. And Georges Niang (pictured), a 6-7 2012 forward out of the Tilton School in New Hampshire, has pledged to Iowa State. Copes, who was released from his letter of intent … [Read more...] about Copes, Niang Commit; Recruiting Rundown
Okoloji to George Mason
As first reported on my Twitter, former Seton Hall forward Anali Okoloji is transferring to George Mason. “Anali is excited about playing for a coach who has coached in a high major college program, who is also a great teacher of the game and who has a good number of players in the NBA,” said his high school coach, Wendell Saunders of Banneker. “He also would like to experience … [Read more...] about Okoloji to George Mason
Jalen Jenkins to George Mason
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