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BourbonMan · 11-13-2013, 07:30 PM

Jakeenan Gant signed with Missouri on Wednesday after all.

Gant, a 6-foot-8 forward from Springfield, Ga., was expected to wait until later in the week to sign during a ceremony at his school, but he put pen to paper on his national letter of intent and became a Tiger on the first day of the NCAA’s early signing period.

“Jakeenan really fits our program in all aspects of his game and his approach,” Missouri coach Frank Haith said in a release from Missouri. “He’s an outstanding young man from a great family and just has that competitive drive in everything he does. He was the top player in Georgia as a junior and will keep getting better and better as he matures and adds strength.”

Gant, a senior at Effingham County High School, is ranked No. 47 nationally in the 2014 recruiting class by Rivals.com.

It’s the second straight season the Tigers have landed a top-50 recruit after signing freshman Johnathan Williams III last year.

Gant, who committed to Missouri in August, averaged 17.9 points and 9.3 rebounds along with 4.2 blocks as a junior and is the reigning Georgia AAAAA player of the year after helping the Rebels reach the state semifinals.

“He has the ability to step out and shoot the basketball on the perimeter, defend on all levels of the court and, as he adds that strength, his offensive post game will take that next step,” Haith said. “Jakeenan can be a difference-making scorer and defender both on the wing and in the paint.”

Gant’s signing is a welcome signal that the Tigers’ recruiting efforts in Southeastern Conference territory are beginning to pay dividends.

“We are really excited to be adding a player of Jakeenan’s caliber to our program, and we have started making a recruiting name in the Southeastern Conference footprint in a short period of time,” Haith said. “The fan support we have, the facilities and the academic track record at Missouri makes this a great place to continue your education. I am very excited about the future of our program, especially now that we have balanced out our recruiting classes.”

Namon Wright, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Los Angeles, is also expected to sign with the Tigers this week. He is ranked 87th overall by Rivals.com

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/11/13...#storylink=cpy

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BourbonMan The Dude Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: topeka Casino cash: $10004900	Jakeenan Gant signed with Missouri on Wednesday after all. Gant, a 6-foot-8 forward from Springfield, Ga., was expected to wait until later in the week to sign during a ceremony at his school, but he put pen to paper on his national letter of intent and became a Tiger on the first day of the NCAA’s early signing period. “Jakeenan really fits our program in all aspects of his game and his approach,” Missouri coach Frank Haith said in a release from Missouri. “He’s an outstanding young man from a great family and just has that competitive drive in everything he does. He was the top player in Georgia as a junior and will keep getting better and better as he matures and adds strength.” Gant, a senior at Effingham County High School, is ranked No. 47 nationally in the 2014 recruiting class by Rivals.com. It’s the second straight season the Tigers have landed a top-50 recruit after signing freshman Johnathan Williams III last year. Gant, who committed to Missouri in August, averaged 17.9 points and 9.3 rebounds along with 4.2 blocks as a junior and is the reigning Georgia AAAAA player of the year after helping the Rebels reach the state semifinals. “He has the ability to step out and shoot the basketball on the perimeter, defend on all levels of the court and, as he adds that strength, his offensive post game will take that next step,” Haith said. “Jakeenan can be a difference-making scorer and defender both on the wing and in the paint.” Gant’s signing is a welcome signal that the Tigers’ recruiting efforts in Southeastern Conference territory are beginning to pay dividends. “We are really excited to be adding a player of Jakeenan’s caliber to our program, and we have started making a recruiting name in the Southeastern Conference footprint in a short period of time,” Haith said. “The fan support we have, the facilities and the academic track record at Missouri makes this a great place to continue your education. I am very excited about the future of our program, especially now that we have balanced out our recruiting classes.” Namon Wright, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Los Angeles, is also expected to sign with the Tigers this week. He is ranked 87th overall by Rivals.com Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/11/13...#storylink=cpy __________________ FALSE START OFFENSE(EAGLES), EVERYBODY BUT THE CENTER!!!!!
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