According to the Washington Post Georgetown juniors Jeff Green and Roy Hibbert will both be submitting their names for the NBA Draft. The two big men were responsible for leading the Hoyas to their first Final Four appearance in 22 years. Green was the player of the year in the Big East, averaging 14.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists. At 6'9" and able to post up or play on the perimeter Green is very appealing to pro scouts and almost certainly a lottery pick if he chooses not to return for his senior season.
Hibbert is also a likely lottery pick, especially after a very impressive performance in the Final Four against Greg Oden. At 7'2" and 278 pounds Hibbert is one of the biggest players in the country and really came on strong in the NCAA Tournament, posting double-doubles in four of five games.
Georgetown reported that neither player will sign with an agent, allowing them to retain their NCAA eligibility. This is fantastic news for the Hoyas who suffer tremendously if both players were to leave.
According to the Dallas Morning News Texas A&M's top recruit DeAndre Jordan is considering asking for a release from his signed letter of intent. This potential request comes after former Aggie coach Billy Gillispie left to take the head coaching position at Kentucky. The 7-foot Jordan, who is the 8th ranked prospect in the class of 2007 according to Rivals.com, isn't sure what step he will be taking next, but said he is trying to feel out the coaching staff right now. He has stated that if Kentucky showed interest he would consider going there, but Gillispie said he would not do that to his former school and will not recruit the player. Jordan is expected to make an announcement on Sunday as to whether or not he will ask for the release.
Signings Of Note From Today
Washington - Venoy Overton: 6'0" PG - Seattle, WA - 21.2 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 3.7 apg, 3 spg
Wake Forest - Gark Clark: 6'3" SG - Montverde, FL - 14.3 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 43% 3P - Ranked as #25 shooting guard by Scout.com
Maryland - Cliff Tucker: 6'6" SF - El Paso, TX - 21.4 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 4.5 apg, 4.4 spg, 2.8 bpg - Ranked #89 overall by Rivals.com
Southern Miss - Brandon Cooks: 6'8" PF - Mendenhall, MS - 19 ppg, 9 rpg
Houston - Milos Klimovic: 6'6" F - Hillsborough CC - 14.5 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 42% 3P
Cal State Fullerton - Greg Russell: 5'6" PG - Saratoga, CA - 16.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 5.6 apg - All-State selection
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