Signing Update: The Class of 2020
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We are now ten days into the 2020 signing period and preps in the Boot have been making decisions on where they are going to take their talents. While the final day of the signing period is still months away,…
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Continue ReadingWe are now ten days into the 2020 signing period and preps in the Boot have been making decisions on where they are going to take their talents. While the final day of the signing period is still months away, this article will update where some seniors are going and where some may land.
DI & DII Commitments & Signees
Three players from top Louisiana teams have signed Division I or II scholarships. Jaron Pierre of the Division I runner-ups St. Augustine committed to the Southern Mississippi Eagles. Scotlandville, the Division I champions had their second basketball signing when Carvell Teasett Carvell Teasett 6'1" | SG Scotlandville | 2020 State LA signed his National Letter of Intent (NLI) with the Demons of Northwestern State. Lastly, the 4A champions from Peabody had one of their star seniors, Marcus Jones Marcus Jones 6'3" | SG Peabody | 2020 State LA , commit to Texas A&M-Kingsville. It goes to show that the teams who played for state titles had some very talented players on their teams.
NAIA Commitments & Signees
The majority of the commitments and signings in Louisiana have been on the NAIA Division I level or the junior college ranks. LSU Alexandria has benefited greatly with three signings. Huntington rebounder Traboais Fletcher signed during the early period and Hunter Strickland Hunter Strickland 6'7" | C Weston | 2020 State LA (Weston) and Jakemin Abney Jakemin Abney 6'3" | CG Simsboro | 2020 State LA (Simsboro) signed shortly after with the Generals. 1-5A MVP Devonte Snow Devonte Snow 6'2" | CG Natchitoches Central | 2020 State LA inked his letter at the beginning of the period adding to an LSUA class with some serious talent.
NJCAA Commitments & Signees
Region XIV and Region 23 have made foothole in Louisiana this signing period. While other junior college regions have signed players as well, the before mentioned regions signed many of the highly ranked and/or state championship winners from Louisiana.
Hobert Grayson (Northeast Mississippi CC)
Cody Deen Cody Deen 5'9" | PG Bossier | 2020 State LA (Panola Junior College)
Jason Perry Jason Perry 6'4" | PF Madison Prep | 2020 State LA (Copiah-Lincoln CC)
Nick Traylor Nick Traylor 6'4" | PF Wossman | 2020 State LA (Angelina College)
Jordan Johnson Jordan Johnson 6'7" | PF Madison Prep | 2020 State LA (Copiah-Lincoln CC)
Taevon Anderson Taevon Anderson 6'4" | SG Oak Grove | 2020 State LA (Tyler Junior College)
Christian Caldwell Christian Caldwell 6'6" | PF Southwood | 2020 State LA (Bossier Parish CC)
Deondre Buggage Deondre Buggage 5'8" | CG H.L. Bourgeious | 2020 State LA (Neosho CC)
Quatarious Jones Quatarious Jones 6'6" | PF Delhi | 2020 State LA (Redland CC)
Nate Braden (Paris Junior College)
Melvion Flanagan (NW Florida State College)
Desmond McQuain Desmond McQuain 6'2" | SG Alexandria | 2020 State LA (Lamar State College)
Michael Pryor Michael Pryor 6'5" | PF Woodlawn-Shreve | 2020 State LA (Eastfield College)
Unsigned seniors
Collin Holloway Collin Holloway 6'6" | SF Port Allen | 2020 State LA (6’6″) – The Port Allen senior and 2A state champion has offers from Georgetown and Wichita State on the table. Look for him to make a decision soon.
Byron Joshua Byron Joshua 5'10" | PG Crescent City | 2020 State LA (5’11″) – Joshua is a two-time state champion who is mulling over several options from mid and low major schools. There is no timeable on his decision.
Taireon Joseph (6’2″) – With a number of low major and DII offers, Joseph is still waiting to make his decision
Other notable unsigned seniors: Salle Wilson Salle Wilson 6'4" | SF Dunham | 2020 State LA (Dunham), Reggie Gause Reggie Gause 6'5" | SG Covington | 2020 State LA (Covington), Kentrell Garnett Kentrell Garnett 6'1" | SG Catholic | 2020 State LA (Catholic), Kyle Hayman Kyle Hayman 6'4" | SG Ouachita Parish | 2020 State LA (Ouachita), Jude Hopewell (Menard), Charquez Owens Charquez Owens 6'3" | CG Ouachita Parish | 2020 State LA (Ouachita), Brayden Thompson Brayden Thompson 6'6" | PF Airline | 2020 State LA (Airline), Isreal Edwards Isreal Edwards 6'3" | CG Green Oaks | 2020 State LA (Green Oaks), D’Mari Wiltz D’Mari Wiltz 6'1" | CG St. Augustine | 2020 State LA (St. Augustine),