PINE BLUFF, Ark.- Arkansas-Pine Bluff Head Men's Basketball Coach George Ivory welcomed four members of his 2010 Recruiting Class on Wednesday.
On what was the first day of the open signing period Ivory and staff received official commitments from Daniel Broughton (Watson Chapel), Keith Ross (Watson Chapel), Lavoris Weathers (Iowa Western) and Shamus Ferguson (Mineral Area College).
“We're elated to be able to bring in players of the caliber of these four young men that we signed today,” said UAPB's Ivory. “Our coaching staff is really excited about next season and the level of talent we'll have the ability to put on the floor at all five positions.”
Keith Ross
6'4 205
Guard
Watson Chapel, Ark.
High School: Watson Chapel High School
Ross brings depth to the Golden Lions basketball program with his pure athletic talent and versatility. While in high school he was a key contributor for a high school team which made three consecutive semi-final appearances in the state playoffs.
High School Honors/Awards: He had an impressive high school career where he provided the Wildcats with a scoring threat and strong defender. A 2010 All-State Class 6A Selection, Ross should be able to contribute immediately for the Golden Lions next season.
Daniel Broughton
6'8 255
Forward
Watson Chapel, Ark.
High School: Watson Chapel High School
Broughton brings and physical tough inside presence to the Golden Lions frontcourt rotation and should be able to make an immediate impact next season. He has good fundamental skills and great size for low post position at the collegiate level.
High School Honors/Awards: As a prepster he was dominating force leading his high school team to three consecutive semi-final appearances in the state playoffs. Broughton is a 2010 Class 6A All-State selection, and currently ranks as one the top high school basketball players in the state of Arkansas and in the South Region.
Lavoris Weathers
6'7 240
Forward
Greenwood, Miss
High School: Greenwood High School
Weathers is a strong, athletic talent who can overpower opponents with his size and agility. He was a participant in the 2006 Mississippi High School all-star game. He also attended Iowa Western.
High School Honors/Awards: Weathers had a standout career in high school. A 2 star rated performer according to Rivals.com, he had a dominating senior campaign averaging 17 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks per contest for the Bulldogs with numbers that led him to being named an All-State performer.
He first started as a freshman while in prep school. As a sophomore, he averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocked shots per game. During his junior season, he averaged 21 ppg, 12 rpg and 4 bpg. Chosen Honorable Mention All-State by The Clarion-Ledger newspaper as a junior.
Shamus Ferguson
6'10 255
Center
Toronto, Canada
High School: Francis Libermann Catholic High School
Ferguson is an athletic big man that can run the floor and finish well in transition, block shots, and has a strong ability to score in the paint. He also attended Mineral Area College.
High School Honors/Awards: MVP Senior Year, MIP Junior Year, Ferguson was an impact player for Francis Liebermann during his senior season averaging 15 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 4 blocks a game.
He helped lead his team to the Metro Semi-Finals in Toronto in 2008 with his dazzling interior play. Shamus earned team “MVP” honors and was tabbed as the “Most Improved Player” by his coaching staff.
