National Signing Day

[Nelson]

Anybody got any word of new signees? :huh:

 

[Nelson]

Women's Basketball signed Kiana Ingram out of Kempner High School in Sugar Land
http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/hR...asketball-winter-11-12/stats-kiana-ingram.htm
http://girlzprepreport.blogspot.com/2012/07/ingram-among-breakout-stars-at-bayou2012.html

ULM QB Transfer Earnest Carrington out of Atascocita High School in Humble.
http://www.ulmwarhawks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19000&ATCLID=205086922
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Earnest-Carrington-108912
http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20130418/SPORTS/304180323/Carrington-leave-Warhawks

Brian Baskin of San Antonio's MacArthur HS signed with track
http://www.ncsasports.org/mens-track-recruiting/tx/san-antonio/macarthur-high-school/brian-baskin
https://twitter.com/_BeAskin/status/323857418142482432

Elizabeth Powell out of San Antonio Roosevelt HS signed with track
https://twitter.com/Killa_Kash
Apr 4: https://twitter.com/Killa_Kash/status/320002611279458305
Apr 12: https://twitter.com/Killa_Kash/status/322775586609172482 & https://twitter.com/Killa_Kash/status/322776169919430656

Women's track signed a weight thrower out of Waco High School named Shamiya Blake
http://parser.dyestat.com/search.jsp?athID=149052#.UXALM8I1LHY
http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/ICtroE7DvUmN45sSlGEI7w/girls-basketball-winter-10-11/stats-shamiya-blake.htm

Women's Basketball signee? Kyaris Johnson out of Mansfield Legacy HS in Mansfield, TX
Verbal commit to Stephen F. Austin in 2011: http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/school/_/id/2617/class/2013/page/on-the-trail
Player at Howard College in San Angelo 2012-2013: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CEgQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fstats.njcaa.org%2Fsports%2Fwbkb%2F2012-13%2Fdiv1%2Fplayers%2Fkyarisjohnson74ue&ei=C0xwUZ-4H4rC2AWE_oG4AQ&usg=AFQjCNGRBDPbtgy8h3rW3GTlyKUPIlSqeg&sig2=j687STOMRBEQaGCcRlpEMA
DFW Elite player: http://www.dfwelitebasketball.com/page/show/417061-dfw-elite-alumni
http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/70325/kyaris-johnson
https://twitter.com/livingformyson1/status/324966310259871744

Men's Basketball signee? Dartannon Wilson out of Greenville High School in Greenville, TX
https://twitter.com/DartannonW_15/status/325468277809754114
http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/kOLYV9_s5EWzJsZFUCSXag/basketball-winter-12-13/profile-dartanon-wilson.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JVl4xDLxgE

 

[Nelson]

Did we lose a commit?:
https://twitter.com/JuJu_Reese/status/329655824932827137
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Coach Mike Davis on Julian Reese: http://www.tsuball.com/news/2013/1/10/MBB_0110132531.aspx?path=mbball

 

[Nelson]

Kali Fluke of Wagner HS in San Antonio signs with TSU Volleyball(?)
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https://twitter.com/__Caution13/status/330421064062627840
http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/opWAC0b0pkGSkw_dERZvXg/volleyball-fall-10/profile-kali-fluke.htm
[video=youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTY_WmQs6rw&feature=youtu.be‎[/video]
[video=youtube]www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wgy3h6BU8S8[/video]

 

[Nelson]

Melissa Pena of Mission Sharyland HS in Mission, TX could sign with TSU track for pole vaulting?
https://twitter.com/TwigzNation06/status/330532120017645568
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http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=5110957
http://www.themonitor.com/sports/article_1121ab96-a322-11e2-9011-0019bb30f31a.html?mode=jqm

EDIT: Confirmed: https://twitter.com/MelissaaPenaa/status/339544989665210368

 

[Nelson]

TSU Basketball gained another signee?

Shyke Smalls out of Great Falls HS in Great Falls, Montana (transferring from Montana-Western [NAIA]):
https://twitter.com/ShykeSmalls/status/331568227719213056
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http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/mD6L45HVR0y4mUCksASI8g/basketball-winter-11-12/profile-shyke-smalls.htm

 

[Nelson]

TSU Golf signs Jarett Croff out of Independence High School in Thompson Station, TN
Via Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaycroff/status/332586233450598400
http://www.jarettcroff.com/
http://tnjgt.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/tnjgt11/profile/jcroff/tresults.htm
http://new.berecruited.com/athletes/1669797

 

[Nelson]

Women's Basketball has signed Dana Jones (transfer from East Carolina University) according to her Twitter:
http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/keSruz4iCU6cIUesNOOq-Q/girls-basketball-winter-09-10/stats-dana-jones.htm

http://www.ecupirates.com/sports/w-baskbl/mtt/jones_dana00.html:

As a Freshman (2011-12): Played in 25 contests during her rookie campaign ... Missed five games from Jan. 6-28 due to a foot injury ... Ranked third on the squad in free throw percentage (.756) ... Netted a career-best 19 points against Virginia Intermont (11/17) while setting her personal high in rebounds with six versus Elon (11/27) ... Shot 5-for-7 from the field and 7-for-10 from behind the free throw line against the Cobras ... Pulled down three offensive rebounds at Southern Miss (2/5).

At Gulfport High School: Averaged 12.3 points per game as a senior at Gulfport High School, where she helped revive the Lady Admiral program ... The versatile athlete was named Gulfport's most valuable player the last two seasons and earned a plethora of honors - including selection to the Division 8 6A All-Tournament Team, All-South Mississippi 6A accolades and All-Division 8 6A laurels ... Was also tabbed to the All-Sun Herald Coast Team ... As a senior, was listed as the 37th-best prospect out of Mississippi by FILA.

Personal: Born Dana Rochele, Jones on March 29, 1993 in Gulfport, Miss. ... Daughter of Allena Jones ...Majoring in business.

Oct. 21, 2012

Biography


About Dana
Full Name: Dana Rochelle Jones
Nickname: DJ
Parents’ Names: Allena Jones
Date of Birth: March 29, 1993


Favorites
Athlete: Serena Williams and Kobe Bryant
Sports Team (besides ECU): Los Angeles Lakers
Movie: Friday
Food: BBQ Ribs
Place on campus: Minges Coliseum
Thing about ECU: the overall support for athletics
ECU Team (other than women’s basketball): Men’s Basketball


Getting to Know Dana
What’s on your iPod? Michael Jackson
Hobbies: Watching movies, sports and playing video games
I got my start playing basketball: when I was four years old
My favorite summer activity was: Going to the beach with my teammates
The best thing about playing in Minges is: the fans
Other than basketball, I like to: download and listen to music
If I could compete in the Olympics in any sport other than basketball it would be: Tennis or swimming
Not many people know that I: used to pretend to be the Jackson 5 with my brothers and sisters and dance to their songs in the living room
What made you choose ECU? The direction of the program
What impresses me the most about Coach Macy is: Her passion for the game
My goal for the 2012-13 season is: to improve individually and help the team be conference champions
If I could play one-on-one with anyone it would be: Carmelo Anthony
Community Service moment to remember: Playing and taking pictures with the children at the church







Three Pointers
If I could have dinner with three people it would be:
1. Candace Parker
2. James Naismith
3. Marion Jones
Three words to describe me would be:
1. Funny
2. Determined
3. Blessed

 

[Nelson]

Rivals.com is reporting that Jose Rodriguez (transfer from Gulf Coast State College, previous Kent State commit) has signed his Letter of Intent (LOI) to Texas Southern Basketball:
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Jose-Rodriquez-143820
http://www.gcathletics.com/basketball/mens/documents/JoseRodriguez.pdf
http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2012-13/div1/players/joserodriguez5rna
http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/jose-rodriquez
http://www.gcathletics.com/basketball/mens/roster.htm

 

[Nelson]

Not sure if she's just transferring, or also going to be playing, but Twitter, Carnecia Kirkwood (CF) is transferring to TSU Softball from Coffeyville Community College(?)
http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/sball/2012-13/div2/players/carneciakirkwood7hgg

 

[Nelson]

According to Twitter, Connor Mathers has been signed to TSU Golf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC4Z-jVpcdg

 

[Dynamite]

Keep up the good work your doing a great job with this site! I need to be more active on here.

 

[Nelson]

TSU Basketball is pleased to announce that Vicktor Arnick (Dallas Carter High School, Dallas, TX) , Victor Haywood (Dallas Carter, Dallas, TX), and Jose Rodriguez (Gulf Coast State College, mentioned previously) will join the team next season.
http://tsuball.com/news/2013/5/29/MBB_0529133703.aspx

TSU Cross Country / Track & Field has signed Isaac Romero of Harlingen High School, Harlingen, TX, according to a tweet posted by the young man:
https://twitter.com/Isaacisawinner/status/340920968266518528

 

[Nelson]

TSU Women's Basketball has signed Jazzmin Parker of Katy Mayde Creek High School / Blinn College / Texas Christian University
http://www.kbtx.com/sports/headlines/Blinns-Parker-signs-with-Texas-Southern-210097191.html

 

[tsuball10]

TSU Women's Basketball has signed Jazzmin Parker of Katy Mayde Creek High School / Blinn College / Texas Christian University
http://www.kbtx.com/sports/headlines/Blinns-Parker-signs-with-Texas-Southern-210097191.html

good pick up heard she may be the best player in the conference

 

[Nelson]

TSU Baseball has signed Sammy Terry of Booker T. Washington High School (Tulsa, Oklahoma) / Northern Oklahoma College-Enid
https://twitter.com/OkieStylin/status/343113302936788993
http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/div2/players/sammyterrypqmb
[video=youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr5zmRzdy4s[/video]

 

[Nelson]

Of course we can't forget about the previously announced Softball signings
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HOUSTON- The Texas Southern Lady Tigers softball team has announced the addition of eight student-athletes to the TSU softball program. Texas Southern Head Softball Coach Worley Barker is pleased with the student-athletes that will join the Lady Tigers next season starting a new era of TSU softball.

“We are really excited about this class,” said Barker. “It’s a very athletic and versatile talented group of student-athletes that will really help our program. This group represents what we value in the program which is strong academics, competitive athleticism and high achievers who believe in working hard to become successful.”

The Texas Southern Lady Tigers softball program won the SWAC Western Division last year. With the addition of these talent newcomers the Lady Tigers program looks to be in good hand in the future. The Lady Tigers coaching staff consist of Coach Barker, assistant coach Shanel Scott and graduate assistant Jackie Valdez.

TSU softball opens their season next weekend on Saturday, February 9 at home versus Huston-Tillotson at Memorial Park. The Lady Tigers have a total of 14 home dates on their schedule. Their home finale will take place on April 27 against Prairie View A&M.

2013 Texas Southern University Softball Signees

Anisha Richardson
Hometown: Tracy, California
High School: Kimball High School
Travel Team: USA Elite
Position: 1st base and 3rd base
Accomplishments: All League 2nd team

Barker on Richardson: “She is a constant spark plug when she steps on the field. Her motor is constantly running when she plays. She is a very reliable infielder who hits for both power and average. Primarily plays both corner positions.”

Kierra Patton
Hometown: St. Charles, Missouri
High School: Francis Howell High School
Travel Team: St. Louis’s Prospect
Position: Catcher, 1st base and 3rd base
Accomplishments: GAC 2nd Team all Conference, 2nd Team All District

Barker on Patton: “A strong athlete that is going to bring power to the middle of our lineup and has a strong arm behind the plate to throw out runners attempting to steal bases on her. She has a ton of power to all fields and can give us instant offense with her bat. She can play multiple positions on the field.”

Gisella Paranich
Hometown: Bastrop, Texas
High School: Bastrop High School
Travel Team: Austin Stars 18u Gold
Position: Utility
Accomplishments: All District, All County, Offensive MVP

Barker on Paranich: “A versatile athlete that gives us the flexibility in the line-up by playing several different positions in the infield, outfield and catcher. She also has the ability to hit from both sides of the plate and provides a threat on the bases for opposing catchers.”

Kacey Creel
Hometown: Madisonville, Texas
High School: Madisonville High School
Travel Team: Cy Fair Intruders
Position: Catcher and Outfielder
Accomplishments: Co-Defensive MVP and All State Honorable mention

Barker on Creel: “Kacey is a power threat that is only going to get better when she enters our program. She primarily catches but has the ability to play both corner positions and the outfield. She is a very good communicator and does a great job controlling the game from behind the plate.“

Janay Logan
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
High School: Brennan High School
Travel Team: Alamo City No Fear
Position: Utility
Accomplishments: All Academic

Barker on Logan: “A true utility player that will come in and compete at many different positions and instantly add depth and competition all over the field. She is solid defensively wherever she plays and will also provide us with consistency on the offensive side of the plate. She will also be a threat on the bases for us as well.”

Tiffany Marshall
Hometown: Brazoria, Texas
High School: Columbia High School
Travel Team: Phaze 2
Position: Shortstop, 2nd base and Pitcher
Accomplishments: All County and Pitcher of the Year

Barker on Marshall: “A versatile athlete with the ability to dominate a game on offense and defense with her speed and power at the plate and also on defense with her range and soft hands at shortstop. She can play middle infield and outfield. She also is very solid in the pitching circle with great speed, velocity and command of her pitches.”

Alania Stubblefield
Hometown: Euless, Texas
Previous School: Independence Community College
Position: Pitcher
Accomplishments: All Region

Barker on Stubblefield: “A junior college pitcher that moves the ball extremely well. She does a great job of locating and changing speeds. She knows how to compete to the end and she knows how to win.”

Brianna Bryant
Hometown: Mount Enterprise, Texas
Previous School: Navarro Community College
Position: Pitcher
Accomplishments: Pitched team to Regional Tournament

Barker on Bryant: “A junior college pitcher that has great velocity and command of her pitches. She can throw the ball hard, but also move the ball around. She’s a focused competitor that has the drive to be great pitcher for our program and in our conference.”

 

[tsuball10]

hopefully they are not choke city again...

 

[Nelson]

TSU Women's Basketball signs Sarah Williams of Tallahassee Community College / Patrick Henry HS / Roanoke, Virginia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOOXfRbO5Qk&feature=youtu.be&a
http://www.tcceagles.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/bios/williams_sarah_7lll
https://njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?sid=23&collegeid=1644&category=Roster&slid=11&teamid=119971&athleteid=350437

EDIT: Looks like we plucked her from her previous commitment to Virginia Tech: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-0X_CJZM2w