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MORE AUGUST PLEDGES

By Eric Bossi
eric_bossi@ebosshoops.com
August 14, 2008

As prospects around the country begin to schedule their official visits and prepare for the start of school, the commitments have started to roll in. Included in the group are some relatively under the radar high major guys, a mid major steal and a youngster deciding very early on in the process that he'd like to go ahead and stay at home.

A.J. Walton, 5-11 PG, Little Rock (AR) Hall: Committed to Baylor.

Comment- Everybody has been holding their breath for Baylor to land a point guard, after their recent hiring of D-One Sports - and John Wall - coach Dwon Clifton. While Wall remains on the market, Baylor is happy to lock down Walton. Underrated by some, Walton is a solid floor general with good quickness and a solid frame. While he's not a huge scorer, he does get others involved, doesn't make a ton of mistakes and is willing to play on the defensive end. Scott Drew's Baylor program had long been the favorite to land him, but the Bears made a move to get his recruitment done when Kentucky and Arkansas began to make strong pushes for Walton. Even with Walton in the fold, Wall remains a priority for the staff, which also remains in pursuit of NV WG Anthony Marshall and USC transfer Angelo Johnson among others.

Justin Clark: Committed to Illinois State.

Comment: Just a couple days ago, Clark's high school and summer teammate Jon Ekey said he'd be a Redbird, and Clark joined him on Wednesday. A long and slender shooter with deep range and zero reservations about letting loose with three point jumpers, Clark was a prime target of many other Missouri Valley teams as well as a few Big 12 programs. He has a burgeoning mid range game and fine athleticism, but still needs to improve his ball handling. As a guy who could have easily accepted a scholarship to play in the Big 12, hopes are high that Clark can be develop into an impact player in the Missouri Valley. Clark is the third member of L.J. Goolsby's KC Pump 'N Run program to commit to Tim Jankovich's program in the last year.

Brandon Ubel, 6-8 BF, Overland Park (KS) Blue Valley West: Committed to Nebraska.

Comment- Virtually unknown outside of the greater Kansas City area, Ubel is a skilled faceup four man who had gained rapid momentum with schools in the Missouri Valley and some high majors. Looking to add more skill to their lineup of big men, Nebraska extended an offer last week and Ubel made the call shortly after. A good shooter to the three point line and a guy that teams can play through in the high post, Ubel has the skill to develop for the Huskers. However, he's only a fair athlete who will need to improve his strength and quickness for the rugged Big 12. Ubel impressed at the Adidas Super 64 in late July with the Kansas City-based Wedman Pumas.

Kadeem Coleby: Committed to Louisiana Tech.

Comment- Profiled on these pages just a few days ago, Coleby went ahead and ended his deal with a commitment to Kerry Rupp's program. A strong and swift big man who excels on the glass and in transition, he'll be a plus athlete and board man for Tech. Prior to committing, Coleby had started to draw attention from various high major programs. Hailing from Ro Russell's powerful Canada Grassroots program, Koleby is following in the footsteps of former CG players like Olu Ashalou and D.J. Wright by committing to Louisiana Tech.

Chane Behanan (2011): Committed to Cincinnati.

Comment: Mick Cronin and his staff are likely pretty excited about wrapping up this fine young forward so early. While there's a chance that he's done growing, Behanan is an athletic and rugged insider who will undoubtedly improve his perimeter skills. Even if he doesn't grow or transition to the wing, he's wired to compete against bigger guys and is a fine pickup. Here's what we had to say about him after watching him at June's Nike Hoop Jamboree.

"Clearly, this well developed 230 pounder is a powerful athlete who attacks the rim strong. When he's not trying to obliterate opponents with dunks or smartly aimed shoulders and elbows, Behanan is also a dangerous rebounder on either end of the floor with touch to about 10 feet. He can put the ball on the deck a little and drive to the hoop, but he does so with his head down and all of the delicacy of a bull in a china shop. There were a few stretches where he strayed to the perimeter looking to launch set shot style jumpers from deep, but after a few sharp exchanges with his coach he was right back in the paint looking to beast people on the interior. The development of Behanan is going to be very interesting to watch. There's no mistaking his high major potential, but you do have to wonder just how much his physical maturity has to do with his early success. If he's done growing, skill development and the addition of more wing skills could end up being very important to his long-term success."