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SPARTANS, COWBOYS ADD SENIORS

By Rob Harrington
robharrington@prepstars.com
May 4, 2004

Michigan State and Oklahoma State both scored late with the Class of 2004, getting a player each to travel west for college. Developing big man Idong Ibok chose the Spartans, while the Cowboys landed JamesOn Curry.

Not content to sweat it out as fall signee Marquise Gray reportedly continues to work toward academic eligibility, Michigan State added Ibok, a 6-10 C who prepped this year at Montverde (FL) Academy. Ibok broke onto the scene at the Nike All-America Camp last summer, showing good rebounding and shot-blocking skills, if a little less polish on offense.

In our summation, at least, Ibok is an excellent spring addition. He's a legitimate center who plays hard and essentially won't be interfere with MSU's primary scorers.

Over in Stillwater, the Cowboys did as expected and added former UNC recruit Curry. The 6-2 WG from Mebane (NC) Eastern Alamance ran into legal problems during the spring and recently was released from his letter of intent by the Tar Heels.

Curry isn't the most explosive guard in the class, but he's a big-time scorer who broke state records to etch himself into the record book. He shoots well spotting up and on the move, and he's a better passer than many realize.

ELSEWHERE....

Big-time senior Juan Palacios reportedly will announce for Louisville at a Wednesday press conference. The 6-8 BF is a top-30 caliber player who will make up the loss -- at least in terms of talent, if not position -- of point guard signee Sebastian Telfair, who, by the way, made his NBA intentions official on Tuesday. ... Another press conference reportedly is set for Wednesday afternoon -- that of touted rising senior Ryan Ayers, a talented wing who has been absent from major spring events. Notre Dame and Virginia are considered the favorites. ...