Trailblazer men's basketball signs Michigan recruit John Ukomadu

April 16, 2019
VINCENNES, Ind. 鈥 The Trailblazers are still basking in winning the NJCAA Division I Men鈥檚 Basketball national title, but 日韩中文字幕福利片 Coach Todd Franklin is working on solidifying the roster for next season and has signed Roseville (Michigan) High School鈥檚 John Ukomadu.
鈥淗e is a long combo forward,鈥 Franklin said. 鈥淗e can play a wing and a stretch forward. He鈥檒l basically be a wing. He鈥檚 a very athletic wing.
鈥淗e can really get to the rim. He鈥檚 explosive at the rim. He does not have a bad jump shot. I think his jump shot will be pretty good with time and repetition in practice.鈥
Ukomadu averaged 17 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks his senior season. He also helped lead Roseville to the state quarterfinals in Michigan鈥檚 largest class.
鈥淗e had a very good senior year in Michigan,鈥 Franklin said. 鈥淗e was rated as a top 15 senior in the state. He was highly recruited by a lot of junior colleges around the country. The upside is very much there.
鈥淗e鈥檚 a guy who made a big jump since this time last year. He鈥檚 just now coming in to his own.鈥
Ukomadu is 6-foot-6 with a 6-10 wingspan.
鈥淗e鈥檚 a very young guy,鈥 Franklin said. 鈥淗e doesn鈥檛 turn 18 until October. He might have a couple more inches before he is done (growing). His body will keep getting stronger.
鈥淚 think his best basketball is in front of him. He is a guy who we hope will end up being a substantial player here. It鈥檚 always a guessing game at our level, but the talent is definitely there.鈥
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