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JAYHAWKS, OTHERS SCORE

By PrepStars.com staff
readermail@prepstars.com
February 26, 2008

Kansas added backcourt help this week, getting a pledge from Midland (TX) JC guard Tyrone Appleton. Appleton, a 6-3 PG/WG, signed with Virginia Tech out of high school prior to making the detour to junior college.

In high school, Appleton impressed us as a good athlete who can defend either guard position, as well as a pretty good scorer off the dribble. His jump shot always has been inconsistent, but it's his athleticism and versatility on the defensive end that make him a safe bet to factor into the rotation at KU.

Appleton is averaging 13 points, five assists and two steals per game this season. He universally is considered one of the best backcourt prospects in the juco ranks.

BUCKLES CHOOSES U-L

One of the more impressive athletes we saw during the fall was Rakeem Buckles, a 6-7 BF at Opa Locka (FL) Pace. The talented junior ended his recruitment and made a commitment to Louisville.

Buckles has enjoyed some very big games this season, as he begins to add skills to his obvious physical gifts. Miami, Florida State, West Virginia and others were seriously interested.

MORE ACROSS THE WIRE. ...

Temple picked up a pledge from Andrew Randall, a strong, 220-pound 6-6 BF at Philadelphia (PA) Communications. ...