BIG EAST RECRUITING UPDATE: GEORGETOWN

October 18, 2006

VERBAL COMMITMENT ALERT: Omar Wattad, (F)

Projected 2007-2008 Roster:


Seniors: Jeff Green (F), Roy Hibbert (C), Jon Wallace (PG), Tyler Crawford (G), Pat Ewing Jr (F)
Juniors: Jesse Sapp (G), Josh Thornton (G), Marc Edgerson (SF), Octavious Spann (SF)
Sophomores: Jeremiah Rivers (PG), Dajuan Summers (F), Vernon Macklin (PF)
Freshmen: Austin Freeman (SG), Chris Wright (PG), Omar Wattad (F)


Tri-Cities Sports.com reports that Science Hill's Omar Wattad Commits to the Georgetown Hoyas. Wattad is a 6'6 SF that chose Georgetown over UNC-Wilmington.

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Not much is known on Wattad, a Sciene Hill HS senior that attends school in Johnson City, TN. Media reports paint Wattad as a versatile forward that should fit well in the Georgetown system. He has the ability to knock down shots and has definitely displayed a desire to be part of the Georgetown program. Wattad is the thirs 2007 Georgetown commit, joining the excellent guard duo of Austin Freeman and Chris Wright. On paper, the Hoyas have 15 players committed to 13 scholarships for the 2007 season, so, we will probably be watching their roster once this season is completed. Obviously, Jeff Green and Roy Hibbert will have NBA options at season's end.

Speaking of Georgetown and commitments, the Hoyas have also begun their 2008 recruiting with a BIG bang as Chris Braswell committed to the Hoyas (Washington Post article (scroll down). Braswell is one of the nation's top 2008 prospects. The 6'10 junior averaged 7.7 PPG last season at powerful DeMatha, where he is teammate of 2007 Georgetown commit Austin Freeman. The Hoyas are also widely expected to land another area player in the near future, Jason Clark, a guard from Bishop O'Connell. We will keep you posted.