April 28th, 2008

Majok verbals to UConn

Just a day after Hasheem Thabeet announced he was staying for his junior season, the good news keeps on coming for the men’s basketball team.

Ater Majok, a 6-foot-10 power forward from Sudan by way of Australia, gave an oral commitment to attend UConn next semester.

Majok, who was recently moved up to the No. 13 player overall in the class of 2008 by Rivals.com, was the main focus of the Huskies’ recruiting efforts this spring. After gaining notoriety playing in summer camps, Majok started to be recruited by the likes of Kentucky, Kansas, Louisville and lately UCLA.

The Huskies now have a total of five commitments for next year, including fellow five-star prospect Kemba Walker, 7-foot-1 junior college player Chukuma Okwandu, and shooting guards Nate Miles and Scottie Haralson. Miles, who attempted to enroll in UConn months ago, committed almost two years ago, but his college career is in doubt after difficulties involving passing the NCAA clearinghouse.

With Thabeet’s return, the Huskies only have four open scholarships. Unless another transfer occurs, decisions may need to be made as to who will be granted scholarships.

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