2010 Men's Basketball Recruiting Update

4 days and counting until Early Signing Period Begins.

I'm very interested to see if Coach Barnes and staff can reel in another high school player as we already have 3 solid verbal commits.

PG DeVonta White

6'0 155lbs.
Centennial HS

ESPN's take: White is thin and small but his speed and quickness is what makes him special. He pushes the ball in transition with great pace and in the half court he weaves in and out of defenders to get into the lane at will.

Think: Herman Favors. Fearless driving to the lane and will need to get stronger to take the abuse but electric on the court.

SG Jevonte Maynor
6'1 165lbs.
South Gwinnett HS

ESPN's take: Maynor is a shooting guard in a point guard's body. He is a good athlete and is athletic for his size. He has a scorer's mentality. Maynor has good speed and quickness with the ball to beat defenders but his number one asset is his ability to shoot the 3 point shot.

Think: Trae Goldston. Great shooter and should immediately contribute.

Link on commitment: http://allmetrosports.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=373:south-gwinnett-shooter-stays-home&catid=52:aau-basketball&Itemid=86

SF Harold Doby
6'6 210lbs.
Oldsmar Christian (Orlando, FL)

ESPN's take: Harold is an excellent prospect who will contribute to Georgia State with his athleticism and passing ability from the small forward position. He is an excellent scorer in transition who can find teammates for easy baskets.

Think: Rashad Chase with dribbling ability and a 15 foot jump shot.

Youtube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etd8AzVYFO4

So what's next for the remaining two scholarships?

Losing Hampton and Hansbro, not knowing is Harris will arrive (my bet still is yes, by the way) and not being sure what Taylor can give us we must have an athletic power forward or center with some size.

Target:
PF Donte Williams
6'9 200lbs.
Miller Grove HS

ESPN's take: Williams is a long, thin, athletic power forward/center that plays with energy. He is a tough competitor that gets after it on the boards and gives his team extra possessions with his ability to offensive rebound. He is a tough competitor that will mix it up down low.

My take: If we are to land Williams (and pull him away from UGA amongst others), this would easily be the biggest recruiting coup in Georgia State history. He would play right away and we would dream of a front line of Williams, Harris and Vincent coming off the bench.