George Washington head coach Mike Longeran on Tuesday landed a pledge from 6-foot-7 St. Thomas More forward Yuta Watanabe.
The Japanese player also considered Fordham, St. Thomas More coach Jere Quinn told SNY.tv.
“He has great skill, is long and is an excellent shooter,” Quinn said. “He has tremendous potential. He’s much better than everyone thinks.
“It’s a real good get for them. It’s a great location for an international student. It was a tough decision for the kid. He really liked both schools.
Watanabe is averaging 15 points and seven rebounds.
“He is a three, maybe a two and can help with the four,” Quinn said. “He’s very, very skilled and athletic.”
Watanabe is GW’s fourth pledge for 2014, joining Virginia small forward Anthony Swan, New Jersey shooting guard Paul Jorgensen and Washington, D.C. shooting guard Darian Bryant.
Photo: CoxSportsOnline
