As first reported on my Twitter, Jamir Hanner, a 6-foot-8, 200-pound forward from Newark (N.J.) Nia Prep, has verbally committed to Seton Hall.
A Philadelphia native, Hanner joins 6-8 Eugene McCrory of Kamit Institute for Magnificent Achievers in Washington, D.C. and 6-6 Fuquan Edwin of Paterson Catholic in Seton Hall’s 2010 recruiting haul.
Hanner and McCrory have yet to sign, but can do so in April.
“I just committed two hours ago. I just like the atmosphere of the campus. I like the coaching staff as well as their style of play,” Hanner said by text.
Alif Muhammad, head of the NIA School, said Hanner is averaging 18 points and 13 rebounds per game and had interest from Iowa State, Texas, Oregon State, Minnesota, Boston College, Western Illinois, Cleveland State, Utah State, Rider, St. Peter’s, Norfolk State, Charlotte, and Coppin. He was named to the All-Tournament team at the National Prep Invitational in Rhode Island.
Hanner, who was recruited by Seton Hall assistant Scott Adubato, said he is due to take the SAT March 13.
“Jamir Hanner will be an exciting player for Seton Hall,” NIA Prep coach Rudy King said. “As a former high school coach from New York City, I always compare players to what I’ve experienced and if he was a prospect in New York he would have been an All-America candidate. He has the potential to play the 3 and 4 positions and rebounds with the best of them. He finishes strong above the rim with either hand and runs the floor like a deer. He has great touch for a prep school forward/center and will be a force to reckon with in the Big East.
“What I admire most about Hanner is that he is coachable, plays team basketball and hates losing and took advantage of the prep opportunity the way it was originally designed. I’m happy for Jamir and his family.”
Seton Hall loses fifth-year center John Garcia after this year and 6-11 big man Melvyn Oliver may never suit up. So Seton Hall is attempting to shore up its frontcourt by adding a number of power forwards.
The Pirates are also involved with 6-8 forward Moses Abraham of Temple Hills (Md.) Progressive Christian, who visits Thursday. Moses is visiting Georgetown Tuesday and Maryland Wednesday for the Duke game. He may or may not attend the Seton Hall-Rutgers game Thursday at the RAC.
(Photo courtesy NJHoops.com)
John B / March 2, 2010
This was on The Trove last week.
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Adam Zagoria / March 2, 2010
That’s remarkable, considering the kid verballed at 3 p.m. today. Alif Muhammad texted me at 3:28.
Also, while I know the Trove produces a lot of quality information, I am not a member, nor are the overwhelming majority of people who read this site.
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Avaricious / March 2, 2010
Count me in as one of your loyal readers, who has never visited “The Trove.” Perhaps they indeed did beat you to the scoop on this one, but the aggregation of news is one of the site’s best features.
Two quick questions, if you have any information or inclination:
Any word on whether Coaches Roberts and Hill will be able to survive this season?
Any word on which recruits are scheduled to attend the Duke/North Carolina game this weekend? I had heard all three of the 2010 commits, Quincy Miller, Marshall Plumlee, Shabazz Muhammad, and, depending upon his team’s outcome in the state playoffs, Austin Rivers.
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NotOnTrove / March 2, 2010
This was not on the trove last week. Last week it was mentioned that a, “recruit is close to committing and it will be announced shortly.” Everyone speculated on who it was that was referred to, but it was NOT on the trove. In fact, it was posted on the trove that it was Jamir AFTER zags tweeted it.
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John B / March 2, 2010
Last week there was a post by a long time poster with an impeccable track record that said about Hanner “color him blue”.
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UofA BJ / March 3, 2010
Great job Zags love the site.
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HallBall / March 4, 2010
Never been on the “Trove” never will, ZagsBlog! Welcome to the Hall Jamir, knew he would be a pirate!
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