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by: Kris Gardner, United States Basketball Writers Association member. Credentialed media member since 1997. USBWA approved online journalist. Voter of Katrina McClain, Naismith, USBWA, and Wooden awards.
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Houston Cougars announce signings of Tramon Mark, Kiyron Powell, and Jamal Shead to National Letters of Intent
POSTED: November 14, 2019 -- 8:37 a.m. CT
The Houston Cougars Men's Basketball program and Head Coach Kelvin Sampson announced the signings of three highly touted high school players to National Letters of Intent on Wednesday.
Dickinson High School 6'5" guard Tramon Mark, Benjamin Bosse High School 6'10" center Kiyron Powell and Manor High School 6'1" guard Jamal Shead each will compete as freshmen with the Cougars and have four years of eligibility beginning with the 2019-20 season.
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Kelvin Sampson on new signee 6'10" Kiyron Powell (@KHoops9): "Naturally aggressive. Very good shot blocker. Rim protector. He's coming in as the best skilled big man that we've had...Kiyron's range is probably 18 feet and in; but, when he shoots it, you think it's going in..." pic.twitter.com/g45oBwiGDY
— Kris M Gardner (@TheHRReview) November 13, 2019
Kelvin Sampson on new signee Jamal Shead (@Thejshead) from Manor High School: "...He brings toughness. He really guards the ball. Plays with a lot of energy. Very good ball handler. Gets into the lane. Can pass...He's a winner..." pic.twitter.com/0EKk2Yt4Ki
— Kris M Gardner (@TheHRReview) November 13, 2019
Kelvin Sampson's comments about new signee Tramon Mark (@RealBuckets11): "...Tramon's a good basketball player. High basketball IQ. Can score it. Pass it. Can rebound it. We think he can develop into an outstanding player here." pic.twitter.com/h1JV3mCobN
— Kris M Gardner (@TheHRReview) November 13, 2019
Houston's three signees ranks top 25 nationally in composite rankings for the 2020 Class: No. 17 by 247Sports, No. 18 by Scout and No. 22 by Rivals.
The NCAA Division I Basketball Early Signing Period is from Wednesday, November 13, 2019, to Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
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