The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what MAAC basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class.
The klieg lights shine on the Loyola Greyhounds.
The greyhounds lost to eventual MAAC-champion St. Peter’s 70-60 in the conference quarterfinals. Brian Rudolph graduated from that team. Patsos and his staff welcome two freshmen that are Signed, sealed, delivered: Tyler Hubbard and R.J. Williams.
Tyler Hubbard 6’1 165lbs. G Mitchelville,MD. – Montrose Christian
Served as captain at Montrose Christian School, the alma mater of fellow Greyhound Shane Walker… Helped the Mustangs finish No. 2 in the Powerade Fab 50 National Basketball Rankings after they won the ESPNRise National High School Invitational… Led all players in the Washington D.C. Metro area in 3-pointers made with 80 during his senior season… Averaged 12.7 points… Started for the District All-Star team at the Capital Classic, scoring 11 points in just 17 minutes.
What they’re saying about Hubbard – Steve Keller/ The National Recruiting Report: “He’s like a jack-of-all-trades, a utility man. He’s a pretty good shooter. He can both guard spots. He can grow into someone who contribute. He’s got to get a little bulk and size to him.”
Bob Gibbons/All Star Sports: “He played for a really good high school team. He will be a contributor as a freshman. He’s got a chance to play more minutes in the future.”
R.J. Williams 5’8″ 155lbs. G Baltimore, MD – St. Frances
Played high school basketball at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore and joined fellow Baltimore Catholic League product Dylon Cormier at Loyola… Led the Panthers to the Championship Games of the MIAA and Baltimore Catholic League playoffs… A four-year starter for St. Frances, he earned Baltimore Catholic League Co-Player of the Year honors as a senior… Also named to The Baltimore Sun All-Metro First Team… Closed his career with 1,021 points and 814 assists.
What they’re saying about Williams – Steve Keller/ The National Recruiting Report: “He’s small, but a real floor general. It’s not the size of the dog; it’s the fight in the dog. He’s going to be just fine as a point guard in the MAAC. He’s got great skills.”
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