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SEPT.
26 — Weiskittel Signs On As First Recruit For '06-'07
Goshen
program gets early siginng from talented 6-7 swing player |
Indianapolis, IN — With the 2005-2006
season still a month away, the Goshen College men’s basketball program
announced its first recruit commitment for the 2006-2007 campaign Monday,
signing of 2006 Indianapolis Chatard High School graduate Hugh Weiskittel
to a letter of intent.
Goshen acquires a multi-faceted, 6-7 swing player in Weiskittel,
who attracted the attention of Leafs coaches with his play during the
summer months in AAU competitions. Playing for Denny Earhardt’s
Spiece Indy Red team, Weiskittel averaged just under 14 points and eight
rebounds per game before breaking his right wrist in late June. Watching
from the sidelines for the remainder of the summer months, Weiskittel
said that everything felt right to commit to Goshen early. For Goshen
head coach Stan Daugherty, the early commitment starts what is a crucial
recruiting class.
“We are extremely pleased to get an early commitment from Hugh,” Daugherty
said. “His best basketball is definitely ahead of him. He will be
a very flexible player for us who can play a swing, high post
or low post position. I really liked how he handled the ball in the open
court during
the spring. He also was able to post up and go inside and rebound
with bigger people. I think we have a player who will develop into an
excellent
player in the MCC. We are really glad he is coming our way.”
Weiskittel will undoubtedly be asked to step in and contribute
right away, as Goshen will lose 6-5 NAIA All-American Eric Walsh, 6-0
All-Mid-Central Conference guard Jordan Buller and 5-7 sharpshooter Tyler
Sheerer to graduation following this season. That trio is on the verge
of graduating as Goshen’s all-time winningest class, making this
year’s crop all the more important.
“Hugh has given us a start to what we hope is another outstanding
class of incoming players,” said Cory Furman, Goshen head assistant
coach. “We were fortunate enough that we had three guys (Walsh,
Buller and Sheerer) come here wanting to start a tradition. Now,
we’re
looking for players that want to be a part of taking us to an
even higher level. Hugh Weiskittel has that type of mentality.”
Weiskittel said it was the interest from the Goshen coaches that
first perked his curiosity in the institution, and his campus visit finalized
it. Weiskittel noted the style of play and tight camaraderie between current
Goshen players as reasons for choosing Daugherty’s program.
“This whole thing just worked out perfectly,” Weiskittel said. “After
meeting and getting to know the players and coaches, it was just
a good match for me. I think I’ll be able to expand my game here,
and I hope I can contribute right away. It’s a very tight knit community
at Goshen, and academics are a high priority. I know I’ll have people
here to help me keep my grades up, and that should help me a
lot.”
Weiskittel said he is uncertain as to what field of study he
will pursue once at Goshen, but he is sure he made the right decision
by committing early. Daugherty said he hopes to bring in up to four more
players prior to the fall of 2006.
“I wanted to decide early mostly so I could play out my senior
season without having to worry about the entire college decision
making process,” Weiskittel said. “Everything just fit into
place with Goshen. I’m looking forward to my senior season of high
school ball, but I know I’ve got a lot of basketball left following
this year. I’m really excited about it.”
Check back to this website for the most up-to-date recruiting
information. To contact Stan Daugherty, call him at (574) 535-7493 or
click here to send him an email. |
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