On the same day VCU beat Will Wade’s LSU Tigers, the Rams received even more good news.
Adrian Baldwin, Josh Banks, Mikeal Brown-Jones, and Jamir Watkins will be heading to the state capital to play for the Rams next season. “Each one of them comes from a successful high school program. Jamir, Ace, Mikeal and Josh are going to impact our program and help us continue the tradition of VCU Basketball,” said VCU head coach Mike Rhoades.
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- Baldwin is a four star recruit from Baltimore, MD. He was the 2019 All-Metro Player of the Year by the Baltimore Sun.
- Banks was named SoMECK 7 4A Player of the Year by the Charlotte Observer. In 2018-19, Banks averaged 20.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
- Brown-Jones will provide the Rams with versatility. The 6′ 8″ forward attends IMG Academy in Brandenton, Fla, helping lead them to the Geico High School Nationals Championship last April.
- Watkins averaged 18.6 points a game at Trenton Catholic in New Jersey. He’s a 45% shooter from the field while shooting 82% from the free throw line.
