Ruckdad Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 Any body have any news on who Lamar signed today?
KFDM COOP Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 Ashton Hall, he was at Angelina College last season.
Ruckdad Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Posted April 11, 2007 Hall committed a couple of months ago. Is there any news on any one else?
KFDM COOP Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 Not yet. Haven't recieved any press releases here at work.
KFDM COOP Posted April 12, 2007 Report Posted April 12, 2007 BEAUMONT – Former Kountze High School star Ashton Hall, who played at Angelina College last season, has signed a national letter-of-intent to continue his education and play men’s basketball at Lamar University, announced head coach Steve Roccaforte. “We’ve recruited Ashton since he was a sophomore in high school,†said Roccaforte. “We are thrilled to have him in our program.†A 6-6, 210-pound forward, Hall originally signed with the University of Tulsa, but was redshirted during the 2005-06 season and transferred to Angelina College. Last season at Angelina, he averaged 14.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He shot 49.2 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. He helped Angelina post a 17-14 record. He will have three years of eligibility for the Cardinals. “Ashton is a terrific athlete and a multi-talented player,†said Angelina coach Guy Davis. “It took him awhile to realize that to play at the Division I level he needed to expand his game outside. He made great progress this season and is only going to get better and better. He will have no problem in making that transition.†“Since he was an inside player in high school, he has the ability to post up smaller players, which adds another dimension to his game. He has really worked hard to develop the ability to shoot the basketball from the perimeter and should be a great addition for Lamar. I think Lamar is a great fit for him and his basketball career.†A four-year starter, Hall helped Kountze HS win back-to-back state titles in 2005 and 2006, posting identical 36-2 records both seasons. As a senior, he averaged 25 points, 13 rebounds, four blocked shots and three assists per game as a senior. He was named the Class 2A state MVP. As a junior, Hall averaged 22 points and 14 rebounds per game. He was named district MVP as a junior and senior. He averaged 18 points and 11 rebounds per game as a sophomore, earning first-team all-district honors. Hall helped Kountze posted a 130-14 record during his four-year career. Hall was the first two-time winner of the James Gamble “Mr. Inside†Basketball Award, which is given to the top forward or center in Southeast Texas. He was a two-time TABC first-team all-state selection. He was rated as the 28th top senior in the state of Texas by TexasHoops.com following his senior year. “I’m very excited to be coming to Lamar,†said Hall. “I have developed a really good relationship with Coach Rock and I think that Lamar was the best fit for me to continue my basketball career. I’m excited about the team we’re going to have this fall and think my game will fit in well with the returning players. “Being able to play close to home was a factor in my decision. I feel more comfortable with my self and in my game by being closer to home, plus it will allow my family and friends the ability to watch me play.â€
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