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Post by motorcitysam on Apr 28, 2023 18:44:42 GMT -5
Elijah spent two years with Austin Peay, averaging roughly 12 points and 6 rebounds while playing about 26 minutes per game. Solid, not spectacular. Had some interest from big schools after his freshman year, but decided to stick around. Following the 2022-23 season however, he hit the portal and committed to Seton Hall in his home state of New Jersey. Austin Peay was 12-17 and 9-22 in his two seasons as a Governor.
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Post by motorcitysam on Apr 28, 2023 19:41:11 GMT -5
Long Beach State with a notable commitment, landing guard AJ Neal, who is ranked #128 in the nation by Rivals in the class of 2021. Neal had offers from Power Five programs, including Arizona State, Auburn, and NC State. n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2021/a-j-neal-208912AJ Neal played 16 games for Long Beach State in the 2021-22 season before transferring to Chicago State. He did not play this past season, but is expected to be on the roster in the Fall.
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Post by motorcitysam on Apr 28, 2023 19:52:23 GMT -5
Another West Coast team with a coup, as Fresno State lands 2022 guard Joseph Hunter. Hunter is rated a four star recruit by Rivals and 24/7, and had multiple high major offers. Rivals ranks him #72 in the nation. 24/7 ranks him #50. Hunter, a Fresno native, said that the staff recruited him early and often and never stopped making him feel like a priority. Sometimes that works. For comparison's sake, this would be like the University of Detroit beating out Michigan State for Detroit natives Pierre Brooks or Jaden Akins. Bad luck hit Fresno State as Joseph Hunter suffered an injury prior to the start of the season and missed the entire 2022-23 campaign. For now, he remains a Bulldog and all indications are that he will be back next season.
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Post by motorcitysam on Apr 28, 2023 20:00:17 GMT -5
Here's an eye catching commitment. St. Thomas landed a pledge from Kendall Blue, ranked by Rivals as #100 in the nation in the class of 2022 and a four star recruit. St. Thomas just recently moved to D1 and they are in the Summit League. Blue had offers from Marquette, George Washington, and others. 24/7 ranks him a little lower, as a three star and #171 in the nation. Future 150 ranks him a four star and #54 in the class. Even if 24/7's lower ratings are most accurate, it's still a huge pick up for St. Thomas. Blue is an instate kid who just let other players know that's St. Thomas is worth considering. Hopefully for the Tommies the verbal commitment holds and Blue laces them up with St. Thomas next fall. sports.yahoo.com/east-ridge-basketball-standout-kendall-220300601.htmlKendall had a solid freshman season for St. Thomas, playing in 33 games with 22 starts. He averaged 7 points and 3 rebounds per game. Had a high game of 15 points.
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