Counting down the days to tipoff previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference. Today’s installment features the Iona Gaels.
Iona earned an at-large bid to last year’s NCAA Tournament. The Gaels finished posted a 15-3 mark in the MAAC and 25-8 overall. Tim Cluess and his staff welcome two freshmen to campus: A.J. English and Grant Ellis.
Five transfer students join the class: DeSean Anderson, Tre Bowman, Curtis Dennis, DaShawn Gomez, Shawn Jackson and David Laury.
A.J. English 6’3” 175lbs. G Middletown, DE St. Thomas More/Appoquinimink
What they’re saying about A.J. English – Steve Keller/The National Recruiting Reporter: “A.J.English is good. He is one of the best kids in his class. He is one of the top one or two kids in Delaware. He’s a good get for Iona.”
Allen Rubin/Hoop Scoop: “A.J. English is very good. He is a real good scoring two guard. He can shoot the ball. His father, with the same name, played in the N.B.A.”
Grant Ellis 6’5”195 G/F Newark, N.J./ Hudson Catholic
What they’re saying about Grant Ellis – Steve Keller/The National Recruiting Report: “Grant Ellis is a big shooter. He has good size and can really get over people.”
Jay Gomes/NJHoops.com: “Grant Ellis has good size and athletic ability. He’s very good off the dribble. Creates his own shot very well. He’s the kind of kid who did not have a terrific high school season, but impressed people with his play over the summer at camp and AAU. Definitely a good upside there. He could be a good player in that league.”
Allen Rubin/Hoop Scoop: “Grant Ellis is a good wing forward. He can put it on the floor, a good shooter from mid-range. He’s athletic.”
Transfers
DeSean Anderson 6’8” 200lbs. F Inglewood, Cal./ LA Trade Tech
Tre Bowman 6’5″ 195lbs. G York, Pa./ Midland College
Curtis Dennis 6’5” 205lbs. G Bronx, N.Y./ Toledo
DaShawn Gomez 6’2” 190 G Inglewood, Cal./Antelope Valley College
Shawn Jackson 6’9″ 250lbs. F/C Live Oak, Fla./ NW Florida State
David Laury 6’9” 240lbs. F West Orange, N.J./ Lamar State (Will become eligible for the second semester.)
Biographical information and photos courtesy of Iona Gaels Athletics.
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