Jamal Ferguson commits

[Jay Bee]

@Todd_Rosiak
#mubb receives verbal commitment today from 6-5 2012 wing Jamal Ferguson of Norfolk, Va. Ranked No. 62 in ESPN's Top 100. Will update.

[esotericmindguy]

Nice!

[squirrel]

Good way to start the class of 2012.  Bring on JP!

[warthog-driver]

Well done.

[mikem91288]

 Nice work to Buzz and his recruiting team. I'm guessing he watched us on Big Monday? I wonder if there is a DG connection, being from VA?

[NersEllenson]

Sweet!!  Congrats to Buzz and staff..

[Aughnanure]

Rivals - #69 nationally, 4 stars, #14 SG

http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Jamal-Ferguson-95016

Scout - NR, 3 Stars

http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=4975685

ESPN -  #63 nationally, 95 rating, #15 SG

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/115688/jamal-ferguson

Via ESPN:
"Strengths:
Ferguson is a long and lean wing that can put the ball in the basket. He is a good slasher that is wired to score and is always in attack mode. He is very athletic and finishes with ease above the rim. Jamal has a solid stroke to 19 feet.

Weaknesses:
He is a little streaky but his shot is a weapon.

Bottom Line:
Ferguson's length allows him to be a solid defender with the potential of being a lock down defender in the future as he continues to develop. His size and length make him a force on the boards as he crashes in from the perimeter. Jamal is good now and has a very good upside."

[jeffreyweee]

Rivals has him at 6'3.

[Lennys Tap]

We needed a Jamal to go with Jamil and Jamail.

[MU_Iceman]

Rivals has him at 6'3.

ESPN has him at 6'4" and projects him as a SG, not a wing...regardless, he sounds like an athletic "switchable" that is a lock down defender and can consistently put up strong numbers offensively...GREAT pick up!

[Aughnanure]

Is it just me, or does he look older than his years?

[TallTitan34]

In 2012, we will have a Jamal, Jamil, and Jamail.

[Markusquette]

Looks like a great start to the class of 2012.  Great job Buzz!  Maybe the J trio will be big.

[BostonMUaler]

Definitly looks like a great slasher with a nice touch around the rim.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkwcsdnpnNE

[Markusquette]

I wonder what his actual height is...

[PGsHeroes32]

Looks like a great start to the class of 2012.  Great job Buzz!  Maybe the J trio will be big.

Not the same sound but dont forget Juan either!!!

[Markusquette]

Not the same sound but dont forget Juan either!!!

Oh yeah of course!  J.P. is another J too haha

[PaintTouches]

Oh yeah of course!  J.P. is another J too haha

Don't forget about Junior! Man, good thing Jae is gone by then or else things would get mighty confusing.

[Golden Avalanche]

Always good to get a commit.

I've seen him listed anywhere from 6'3'' to 6'5'' but every report says he can score at will. Be interesting to see if he sprouts a bit. If not, could be a natural replacement for DJO's spot at the 2.

Also interesting to see how this squares with the recruitment of Tokoto. It leaves MU in a spot where they're a bit handcuffed unless they've gotten indications they should look elsewhere.

Clearly, the sporadic use of Gardner hasn't burned the mid-Atlantic pipeline.

[Blackhat]

Dude's neck is 6'3".

Looks like a stud.

Happy but still waiting for that top 100 6'9" dude.  I'll sh.t on your pants when that happens.

[MU_Iceman]

Dude's neck is 6'3".

Looks like a stud.

Happy but still waiting for that top 100 6'9" dude.  I'll sh.t on your pants when that happens.

Why on Earth would you want to crap on anyone's pants???

[Blackhat]

well I'm not going to sh.t in my own pants.... duh.

[willie warrior]

Awesome. I had him listed as my #3 priority at 2G from the Rivals list He was listed at 6'3" and 14 at that position.

We sure as hell will have a lot of J's. Now we need to get JP

[tower912]

Someone asked about his real height?   Average them and you are close enough not to matter.   Hope he grows some.   But we haven't had a 6'4 flyer since Wade. (no, I am not expecting this kid to be the next Wade).     Buzz is putting together some interesting pieces.   Lets get a big (project) or a banger with one of the 11 schollies.  

[MUEng92]

In 2012, we will have a Jamal, Jamil, and Jamail.

OK, last names only from now on!