Send in the recruits
There won't be any F/A-18 flyovers or country-western singers, but tomorrow's homecoming football game against Clemson will feature a bit of pregame entertainment, if you pay close attention.
Men's basketball coach Pete Gillen and assistant coach Tom Herrion are hosting a quartet of recruits this weekend and will lead them onto the Scott Stadium field at 3:15 p.m., 15 minutes before kickoff. The group will walk along the Virginia sideline before turning in front of the hill and walking up through the student section.
This group of recruits features three highly touted seniors, all of whom have the Cavs high on their list of schools. At 7-foot, 290 pounds, DeSagana Diop of Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va., may be the center the Cavs have been seeking for years. Jason Clark is a 6-8, 220-pound power forward from Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va., and 6-7, 190-pound forward Erik Bond plays for Seattle Prep. Guard J.J. Redick of Cave Spring in Roanoke, one of the nation's top juniors, rounds out the group.
Herrion could not comment specifically on the recruits, but he said the coaching staff is happy to attract interest from such talented prospects. The Cavaliers have already sewn up a commitment from 6-3, 160-pound point guard Keith Jenifer, who attended Towson Catholic High School in Maryland before prepping at Hargrave Military Academy alongside Clark.
"We're excited with where recruiting is at this point and the individuals we're involved with," Herrion said. "It's an exciting time for Virginia basketball and the future is very bright."
So keep an eye out for four very tall young men and two short Irish guys tomorrow at the game. You may be looking at the future of Cavalier basketball.
Compiled by Jim Reedy
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