BASKETBALL: DEJUAN MARRERO PICKS DEPAULDeJuan Marrero has made a commitment to DePaul University, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The 6-5 standout averaged an impressive 22.2 points and 15.4 rebounds as a junior at
Bowman Academy (Gary, Ind.).
* ZagsBlog reports that
Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.) junior
Deonte Burton (6-4, 236) has made a commitment to Marquette University.
* Valparaiso University's first-year head coach Bryce Drew has received a commitment from 6-5 junior swingman Clay Yeo, who averaged 16 points, four rebounds and 2.5 assists last year for
Triton (Bourbon, Ind.), which was Class A state-runner-up in two of the last three years. Michigan and Xavier also had shown interest, according to the South Bend Tribune.
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Hales Franciscan (Chicago) has lost talented brothers
Aaric Armstead (senior),
Adam Armstead (junior) and Austin (freshman) Armstead, who are transferring to Bullard (Fresno, Calif.). Their father, Phil Armstead, told the Chicago Sun-Times, "There is a growing safety issue in the city. The violence has gotten too close. The boys are going to experience something entirely different in California."
* Former NBA star Kenny Anderson has been named head basketball coach at
Posnack Hebrew Day (Plantation, Fla.). Anderson, age 40, already lives near the school of 120 students.
* On the girls side, St. John's University has received a commitment from
Manchester (Conn.) junior guard Ashley Perez, according to the Hartford Courant. She led the state in scoring last year with a 24.2 average and already holds her school's career scoring record with 1,436 points.
POTPOURRI* Gavin Hall, a junior from Pittsford, N.Y., shot 3-under-par 211 to win the Junior PLAYERS Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Senior Jonathan Garrick of Atherton, Calif., was one shot back at 212.
* Swimming World Magazine has named the
Hershey (Pa.) boys swim team as its national champion for 2010-11. Its star, David Nolan, also was named Male National High School Swimmer of the Year.
Carmel (Ind.) and
Baylor (Chattanooga, Tenn.) tied for national girls honors.