OTHER TECH RECRUITS
DeMarr Johnson (Top 5) - Tech is out of the picture with DeMarr.
Donnell Harvey (Top 10) - Has final list of Tech, Georgia, Kentucky, and Arkansas.
Jason Kapono (Top 30) - UNLV, Utah, N.C. State, Georgia Tech, Stanford and Cal.
Marshall Williams (Top 30) - Big time need for Tech, has Tech leading with Colorado, N.C. State and Rhode Island.
John Toombs - (Top 100) - Tech along with Florida, Florida State, Miami, Kentucky, Tennessee.
Ndu Egekeze - Same school as Ricky Moore of Duke. Already visited Tech, no word.
Arturas Javtokas - JC Transfer from Nebraska. Look for Tech to sign him.
Clarence Moore-- a 6'6" small forward from South LaForche high school in Louisana said his top four schools as of right now consist of Georgia Tech, Houston, Texas and Clemson. Clarence has already taken an official visit to Houston and Southwest Louisana. LSU and New Orleans remain in the hunt as well. Clarence averaged 28ppg and 11.5 rebounds. South LaForche high school finished up with a record of 27-12.
Josh Kroenke-- Tech has started to pursue him really hard. A 6-4 shooting guard who has a deadly touch from the 3-point line. Missouri is the only school that Josh has taken an offical to Missouri, UMASS, Rhode Island, Villanova, and Tech.
Andre Barrett-- A 5-8 point guard who is ranked as the #10 Junior in the entire class has announced his final five schools which he will choose from. "It is very early right now but these are my top five schools", said Barrett. The 5-8 Barrett is so quick with the ball in his hands, that he often draws comparisons to Clemson's. His Top-5 are UCLA, Michigan,Syracuse, Georgia Tech, North Carolina.
Others on Tech's list
Marshall Williams 6-5 Forward from Wisconsin will choose from Georgia Tech and NC State.
Imari Sawyer - Georgia Tech and UCLA
Ellis Myles (JR)- One of the Top Juniors in the class as well from Compton California. Connecticut, Kansas, Cincinnati, St. John's, UCLA, Kentucky, Georgia Tech and Duke. Ellis plans to break that list down to five in June.
Robert Reed 6-11 220 Center from New Jersey is getting alot of attention from Georgia Tech. Cremins has been to scout him recently. Scored over 1,000 on the SAT's. Will choose among Tech, Notre Dame, FSU, Nebraska and Monmouth.
The Jackets are heavily involved in the recruiting for Wisconsin Wing Forward Marshall Williams. He is averaging over 22 points per game and 8 rebounds. Tech appears to be the front runner. Will choose from among Colorado, Georgia Tech, Rhode Island, and NC State.
Tech is still not out of the running for DeMarr Johnson who is a big time recruit (Top 10) from Pittsfield, Maine. He would give Tech the player Cremins needs, maybe the type of player who could lead Tech to the next level. He is mulling over Pitt, Michigan, Georgia Tech, and UNC Charlotte.
You can also add to that list Donnell Harvey, a Top 10 player who said he will wait until the Spring to sign. He lists Tech as his four favorite schools along with Kentucky, Georgia, Clemson, and Arkansas.
Almost everyone is awaiting the decision from one of the nation's finest players in DeMarr Johnson. Some say right now he could play in the NBA, and has the NBA as an option. Michigan, Kentucky, UConn, UNC, UNC Charlotte and Georgia Tech. Some say he is mulling over Tech and the NBA.
The Jackets might have a foreign presence on campus next season ad Bobby Cremins is on the recruiting fore front. He is 6-8 Tomas Nagys, a big Forward from Montgomery (AL) Catholic. He played for the Lithuanian National Junior team and is averaging just over 12 points and 16 rebounds per game. His game is often compared to Toni Kukoc, but a better rebounder. He has a solid outside game.
David West is another name as of late that Bobby Cremins has been interested in. He is also a 6-8 Forward from Hargrave Military in Virginia. I am going to see him play in the next few weeks, so I will give an updated opinion on his play. Needs to become more agressive is the concern among most college coaches. St. John's, Villanova, Clemson, VCU, Georgia Tec and Wake Forest. Update coming soon
Other of interest
Ndu Egekeze 6-7 WF/BF Augusta (GA) Westside - Choosing from Tech and Marquette
Arturas Javtokas 6-10 C Western Nebraska (NE) JC- Big Time JUCO player Georgia Tech, Georgia, Clemson and Colorado. Many expect him to sign with Tech. Also hails from Lithuania.
Signed: Shaun Fein (6-3 WG) --Stonehill College--MD - Must sit out a year due to transfer problems. Good friend of Jon Babul, averaged 20 points and fve assists a game. Was recruited hard by Fla State and NC State. Tech Hopefuls:
1. Myron Anthony - Soph. Transfer - Kentucky - 6-7 200 Pound Forward - Anthony played on Kentucky's National Championship team. He apparently got in some trouble with the law while at Kentucky, involving an automobile belonging to teammate Wayne Turner. He is a great talent according to recruiting experts I have spoken to. He has narrowed his choices to Tech and Florida State. One key note: He is from Neptune Beach, Florida.
2. DeMarr Johnson 6-9 WF Pittsfield (ME) Maine Central-- Tech really needs this talent. He is basically the only big time recruit left on the board. If Tech can get Johnson, it would put an end to the Tech recruiting misses. His schools include Michigan, Kentucky, UConn, UNC, UNC Charlotte and Georgia Tech. Apparently from sources, Tech is in the top 3 of his final list. I will find out more later.
3. Donnell Harvey 6-7 BF Cuthbert (GA) Randolph-Clay Big-Time talent but academics are a big problem. Does not look like Tech would be a god fit for this talented scorer, but nevertheless has Tech in a list that includes Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama and Georgetown.
Others High School talent Jason Kapono 6-8 WF Lakewood (CA) Artesia So. Cal, UNLV, Utah, N.C. State, Georgia Tech, Stanford and Cal.
Ndu Egekeze 6-7 WF/BF Augusta (GA) Westside Big Man has alot of talent, and grades are not a problem. Marquette and Georgia are the others pursuing.
Late Note: Tech is in the mix for one of New York's top point guard's again. He is Junior Boo Williams and could be the No.1 Recruit in the year 2000. He has Tech on a list that includes Seton Hall, Houston, North Carolina, UMass, Texas, and California.
1. DeMarr Johnson - 6-9 WF - Kensington, MD ----- Very athletic high school senior who probably will be the Number 1 prospect in the land, before the year is out. You know how Tech fares with No. 1. It seems as though it is either the NBA or we get stabbed. His schools include UNC, UNCC, Michigan, UNCONN, Georgia Tech, and the NBA (uh oh!).
2. Donnell Harvey - 6-7 BF - Cutbert, Ga. (Randolph-Clay)----- Real strong work ethic, who lights up the scoreboard, and really is an intense competitor, who has great athleticism on both ends of the court, should be a top 5 prospect at seaon's end. His list includes Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Kentucky. Looks like another in-state battle between Tech and UGA.
3. Joe Forte - 6-4 WG - Hyatsville, MD (DeMatha)----- He has gotten alot of attention from alot of schools as of late. He is kind like Al Harrington was last year, in the fact that alot of respect was given to him later on in his senior season. If you remember, Al was not even in the Top 10 to begin his senior season. Forte is a pure shooter in the mold of a Mitch Richmond. No shot is out of his range, and he is not scared to let it go. His List includes Kentucky, NCState, MD, Georgia Tech, and UNC.
4. Damien Wilkins - 6-7 F - Kensington, Md (Newport)-----Big-Time player who is the younger son of former New York Knick Gerald Wilkins. Wilkins is a great inside player, and can also fill it up from outside as well. Wilkins is ranked top 5 by many, and his big body should help him overpower smaller forwards inside. Tech is at the top of his list, which includes Syracuse, Michigan, Duke, and UNC.
Others to watch:
John Toombs(6-10 C) - Columbus, Georgia ------ Wake Forest, Georgia Tech, Virginia, Clemson, LSU, Vandy, and Georgia.
Justin Hamilton (6-3 G)Sarasota, FL ------Florida State, Miami, Tenn, Kentucky, and Georgia Tech
Schane Schilling (6-6 F) Minnesota ------Minnesota, Northwestern, BigTen, and Georgia Tech on his list.
Jeff Newton (6-8 F) Atlanta, Georgia ------FSU, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Florida, Clemson, and Wake Forest.
and I just went with my gut feeling", said Akins. Akins grew up a Georgia Tech fan, and has always admired Tech coach Bobby Cremins. Akins' parents really wanted him to sign with Michigan, but Akins chose not to. Said Akins' mother, "I felt Michigan had the No.1 sports program in the nation, and their academics were not as tough, but it was Tony's decision and we will stand by it." Tony thinks he will be able to step in and start right away for the Jackets. "If given the opportunity, I feel like I can step in right away and run this team." Coach Cremins was glad to hear the good news as well. "TO get the Georgia Player Of The Year is great, there is nothing Tony cannot do with the ball, and we are excited. That wraps up Georgia Tech's recruiting season for 1998. Jason Collier, the Indiana transfer is the other signing Tech had. Looks like a good future for the Jackets.
As far as Tony Akins, there is no word on him yet. The last thing I heard was that he was waiting for Al Harrington to sign, and that he would make a decision very soon. Akins' decision could come as early as today, but there are no indications that say so. There have been rumors that his grades may be a problem for entrance requirements, but throw that out the window because that is simply not true. Anyway, cross your fingers on Tony. He is more important than Al Harrington in the sense Tony will stay 4! Look for more updates on the Akins situation.
Al Harrington has caused quite a stir in the past few days by announcing he is holding a workout for NBA scouts today at his high school in New Jersey. I have learned though that Al Harrington is definately leaning on going to college. Basically what he wants to do is see where he is, and know what he needs to work on to make an impact at the next level. A couple of NBA scouts and GM's are going to be present, but Al is simply doing it to get opinions on what he needs to do in order to reach the next level. What college he will choose is a toss-up. It keeps going back and forth between GT and St. John's with Seton Hall falling out of the picture. One school to watch out for though is Villanova. Anyway, we should know in a couple of days where Al will be going. I tried to reach Al again, but calls were not answered (geez, I wonder why?). If any news breaks, it will be on Georgia Tech News.
Tony Akins has been rumored over the last couple of weeks by alot of internet site's as going to Dekalb JC. That simply is not true. Tony is still a heavy favorite to attend Georgia Tech. The deal now is his parents are leaning towards Michigan, but Tony, who has been a life long GT fan wants badly to play for Bobby Cremins. I honestly look for Tony to sign very soon with the Jackets. Worse case scenario in my opinion, is that we get one out of the two (Harrington/Akins). Good news for Tech fans though. Michigan is set in their back court with Bulloch. Tech is not with Spivey. I know Tony wants real bad to come to Tech, and I am sure it is going to happen.
enroll at Georgia Tech and play for Bobby Cremins. Now, it looks as though Tony may be changing his mind. Michigan has gotten involved real late and may make just enough of a push to take Tony away from Georgia Tech. Even Tony Akins himself his confused as to which school he is going to choose. "Right now, I have no idea between Tech and Michigan", said Akins. "I am going to have a good talk with my parents." That could be bad news. Akins' mother reportedly told Tony Georgia Tech was too dificult of a school. Stay tuned, this is gonna be scary.
Al Harrington (no explanation needed) has eliminated the NBA from his list. He apparently would like to attend college for at least 2 years to work on a couple of things. His High School coach said Al needs to work on his quickness and add a little more bulk to take it to the next level. Al will be deciding between Georgia Tech (The official leader), St. John's, and Villanova.
