DMV Recruiting Notebook

It's no secret that we are currently going through uncharted territory. While the action on the court has come to a screeching halt, the recruiting news never ends. For the coming weeks, we'll be keeping you up to date with the latest news in the DMV area when it comes to commitments and offers whenever they come in. If any are missed, feel free to contact me via e-mail or Twitter @ColbyGHoops to include the news in an upcoming release. Murray announces top 5 2020 Poly guard [player_tooltip player_id="773622" first="Brandon" last="Murray"] has entered the national conversation the last month or so with his rise. The 6-foot-4 guard equipped with elite athleticism and tremendous shooting ability announced his top five schools yesterday consisting of DePaul, Georgetown, Georgia, East Tennesee State and Rhode Island. Murray's target date for announcing his final decision is April 25, <a href="https://prephoops.com/2020/04/unsigned-senior-qa-brandon-murray/">he told me earlier this month</a>. Rhode Island has done a great job establishing a relationship with Murray, while DePaul has been in the picture the longest as his first major offer back in December. Watch for Georgia if they officially offer to be a major threat.   OFFERS 2020 Poly point guard [player_tooltip player_id="900152" first="Rahim" last="Ali"] was offered by Howard yesterday. The 5-foot-11 floor general is one of the winningest players in Baltimore history and would've further cemented that statement as he was leading Poly onto their fourth-consecutive state title. 2020 St. John's (DC) forward Mikey Square received an offer from Fairleigh Dickinson yesterday. At 6-foot-6 and versatile, Square will likely be featured as a wing or undersized four at the next level and will contribute in a plethora of ways. Square also has an offer from Canisius. 2020 Mt. Zion wing Otis Frazier III received offers from George Mason and James Madison last week. The 6-foot-6 lefty has been the target of almost a dozen programs around the country. His versatility, shot making ability and finishing in transition are all valuable at his position. 2020 Parkville point guard [player_tooltip player_id="832968" first="John" last="Godinez"] picked up an offer from Mercy College (D2). The crafty 5-foot-9 floor general is pound-for-pound one of the top play makers in the Baltimore area and more Division II programs should join in with offers in the near future. 2020 Sherwood guard [player_tooltip player_id="900167" first="Nate" last="Lacey"] picked up an offer from Washburn (D2). The 6-foot-4 guard is one of the more athletic at his position in the 2020 class. While flying under the radar, Lacey could be a tremendous get at the Division II level. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2019/12/Hawkins-Jordan-Head-Shot.jpg"></a> 2021 Dematha wing [player_tooltip player_id="902004" first="Jordan" last="Hawkins"] received an offer from UConn. The 6-foot-6 sharpshooter impressed this season on a top 5 team nationally and was primed for a big spring. He adds UConn to his already established list of Xavier, George Washington, Bryant, Mount St. Mary's, James Madison and Norfolk State. 2021 St. Frances [player_tooltip player_id="712747" first="Julian" last="Reese"] added an offer from Miami. The 6-foot-9 forward emerged as a major force defensively with his shot blocking prowess and has the blend of size and length to be an effective versatile frontcourt prospect. Reese also holds offer from Maryland, LSU, Virginia Tech, Seton Hall and others. 2021 Highland School guard [player_tooltip player_id="697111" first="Angelo" last="Brizzi"] landed his first high major offer last night from Villanova. Brizzi's style of play as a combo guard seems to fit the Wildcats' blueprint perfectly, so it'll be interesting to see how he approaches the next couple of weeks. He was also offered by Bucknell and UNC-Wilmington this past Monday. Brizzi is a top shooter in the country regardless of class and has underrated play making ability. He currently holds 21 offers total. 2023 Calvert Hall guard [player_tooltip player_id="957020" first="Mike" last="Williams"] received an offer from UMass. The top-rated guard his class locally is a 6-foot-3 combo guard with athleticism and ability to impact the game on the defensive end. COMMITMENTS 2020 West Nottingham Academy point guard [player_tooltip player_id="900162" first="Jamie" last="Bergens"] announced his commitment to Oral Roberts yesterday. The 6-foot-1 lefty floor general will be a floor spacer who can contribute in many ways. 2020 IMG Academy wing Darius Miles committed to Alabama. The DC native and former standout at St. Charles chose the Tide over Georgetown and brings size, length and versatility to Nate Oats' 2020 class. 2020 New Town guard Khyrie Johnson announced his commitment to Thiel College. Johnson is a 6-foot-1 lefty who can play either guard position at Thiel. He brings outside shooting and a pesky presence as a defender. 2020 Parkville forward [player_tooltip player_id="832956" first="Jordan" last="Strickland"] committed to Harford Community College. The undersized forward will begin his transition to become more perimeter oriented while still being a stable double-double threat as a rebounder. He'll be on the radar of many Division II programs. 2020 Broadneck forward [player_tooltip player_id="900233" first="Logan" last="Vican"] gave his pledge to Millersville yesterday. The 6-foot-8 big has shown development as an operator on the block as well as a presence on the perimeter. It'll be interesting to see the continued development at Millersville, as Vican has the size and skill set to have a productive college career.