OXFORD- The Ole Miss Rebel men's basketball team finished up their 2010-2011 season in a heartbreaking 77-74 loss to the California Golden Bears earlier this month. This loss as other countless losses in the past leaves Rebel fans asking the question: "Who is going to step up and be a leader for future Rebel Basketball?" The Rebels have three upcoming phenoms entering the 2011-2012 season with hype and force.
Jelan Kendrick of Marietta, Georgia transferred before the 2011 season from Memphis. Kendrick was a McDonald's All American coming out of notable Wheeler High School in Atlanta. Kendrick left the Memphis with several problems in the way he thought the team was run. The 6'5 swing-man is known for his incredible quickness and for creating his own shot off the dribble, much like former Rebel, Zach Graham.
"We are pleased to announce that Jelan Kendrick has joined our program. Jelan is a very talented young man that was looking for an opportunity to start anew. His talent has never been questioned with versatility being his greatest strength. After visiting with his family we are excited about his future as an Ole Miss Rebel," stated Rebel Coach Andy Kennedy at a press conference after the NIT defeat.
The Rebels are also proud to introduce the 6'4 point guard out of Provine High School (Jackson, MS), Jarvis Summers. Summers like Kendrick is remarkable at creating his own shot. He has got great versatility on the floor, and can pull up and hit a soft floater in the lane. What Summers has that many young recruits do not have nowadays is leadership, and being able to handle pressure situations without turning the ball over. Summers chose Ole Miss over Oklahoma State and South Alabama.
The last of the big three newcomers is Ladarius White of McComb, MS. White is 6'5, 180 pounds and the lean slasher can get to the rim but also put one in your eye from the three. Kennedy stated, "We just need to put some weight on Ladarius and he will be an instant key to our offense and what we are trying to for our program." White is also a feisty defender shutting down countless all stars during his high school career in McComb.
The Rebels have three great talents coming in quick for a jump start to this 2011-2012 season. Fans feel as if this is the perfect remedy to past woes in Ole Miss basketball. Freshman fan, Emmett Manning stated: "These three guys combined have gotten more hype than any other recruits Ole Miss has had in the past."
Sources:
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/58249/jelan-kendrick
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/72108/ladarius-white
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/79736/jarvis-summers
No comments:
Post a Comment