Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Presbyterian Men’s Basketball Signs Two

CLINTON, S.C. – Presbyterian head basketball coach Gregg Nibert recently announced the signing of two student-athletes to National Letters of Intent. Post player Al’lonzo Coleman will join the Blue Hose from the Charlotte, N.C. area, while Josh Johnson comes to the PC program from North Atlanta Prep Academy.

Coleman comes to the Blue Hose program from Vance High School in Charlotte, N.C. where he plays for Will Robinson. The 6-foot-7, 225-pound post player averaged 10 points, eight rebounds and 2.5 blocks as a junior for Vance, who advanced to the semifinals of the North Carolina 4-A State Tournament in the 2005-06 season.

“We are very excited to sign a player of Coleman’s caliber from a great high school program like Vance,” noted Nibert. “Coach Robinson has done a great  job of developing Al’lonzo. He has great moves on the block, can shoot the three and is a tremendous defender and rebounder inside. He should have an immediate impact in our program.”

Johnson is playing this season at North Atlanta Prep Academy after graduating from Hendersonville High School in Hendersonville, Tenn. in 2006. A 6-foot-3, 190-pound wing, Johnson averaged 17 points, five rebounds and two steals per game his senior season at Hendersonville.

Johnson garnered all-district and all-county plaudits as a senior in leading his team to a 22-3 mark.

“Josh is an outstanding player and student who we are thrilled to have join us at Presbyterian College,” remarked Nibert. “His athleticism and ability to shoot the three make him a constant threat on the wing. He is also a fierce competitor with a good understanding of how to play the game and contribute right away for our team.”

Presbyterian’s current team opens its 2006-07 campaign at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15 against Lander in Clinton, S.C. at the Templeton Center. 

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