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JURKIN PICKS HOOSIERS

PrepStars.com staff
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August 9, 2010

Indiana, in its continuing drive to upgrade the program’s talent level, made an investment in its longer term future. The Hoosiers picked up a commitment from Peter Jurkin, a 7-0 junior C at Charlotte (NC) United Faith who originally hails from the Sudan — of late a genuine hotspot for frontcourt talent.

Jurkin is an above-average athlete who runs the court well and is pretty fluid for a kid his size. He jumps pretty well with a running start and has improved his offense as well. The big concern with Jurkin is whether he’ll be able to gain the appropriate weight for the next level, particularly as he has skinny lower legs.

Regardless, he’s a legitimate center and should answer any questions among IU’s big forward prospects whether they’ll be asked to play center in college.

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Continuing its recent torrid streak, Michigan State picked up a commitment from Denzel Valentine, a 6-4 junior WG at Lansing (MI) Sexton. He’s the son of former Spartan Carlton Valentine. …