You could fill an entire Division 1 college basketball roster with the players who signed National Letters of Intent on Wednesday from St. Thomas More (Conn.) and Oak Hill Academy (Va.).
Seven players from St. Thomas More, led by longtime coach Jere Quinn, signed on Wednesday, while six players signed from Oak Hill, coached by the legendary Steve Smith.
“Party time,” Smith Tweeted, along with a picture of a cake featuring logos of all six schools.
The St. Thomas More group is highlighted by Villanova-bound big man Omari Spellman, the No. 2 center in the Class of 2016 according to 247Sports.com.
The school also produced signees Christian Vital (UNLV), Kai Mitchell and E.J. Crawford (Iona), Charlie Brown (St. Joe’s), Mike Sagay (Boston College) and Zach Radz (Sacred Heart).
“It was a really nice day on the St. Thomas More campus,” Quinn said. “Anytime we can assist young student-athletes attain their goals and dreams makes for a nice afternoon. All the students who signed were excited for themselves, families, community and respective schools. They all have potential to become excellent intercollegiate student athletes and they realize all the hard work is just beginning.”
Oak Hill’s group was led by Duke-bound power forward Harry Giles, who committed last week after tearing his right ACL following a torn left ACL in high school. With Jayson Tatum of St. Louis (MO) Chaminade signing to Duke earlier Wednesday, Duke now officially has the players projected 1-2 in the 2017 NBA Draft. Duke also has the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation, according to Scout.com.
Oak Hill’s group also included Mario Kegler (Mississippi State), Khadim Sy (Virginia Tech), Braxton Key (Alabama), Joe Hampton (Penn State) and Rodney Miller (Miami).
Elsewhere, Brewster (N.H.) Academy and St. Anthony’s (N.J.) each have five signees while Elev8 Sports Institute (FL) and Notre Dame Prep (Mass.) were among the schools with four each.
