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11-09-2006, 02:59 PM
A package deal for A&M
Up-and-coming Aggies sign local recruits Jordan, Holmes, Walkup
By SAM KHAN JR. and JENNY DIAL
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle
Aldine forward Gary Johnson on signing with Texas The Texas A&M basketball program took a big step in the right direction last season by qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. The Aggies took another step forward on the first day of the fall early signing period by bringing in some top Houston-area talent.
Life Christian center DeAndre Jordan, Hastings guard B.J. Holmes and Deer Park forward Nathan Walkup signed national letters of intent and joined Tulsa Union guard Derrek Lewis as Texas A&M signees.
The 7-0 Jordan is Rivals.com's top-rated basketball recruit in Texas, while the 6-6 Walkup is ranked ninth and the 5-10 Holmes 16th. :smokin
"I think there's a bright future (at Texas A&M)," Holmes said. "It's very exciting with me, DeAndre, Nathan and Derrick Lewis signing. We'll be very strong when we get there next year."
Up-and-coming Aggies sign local recruits Jordan, Holmes, Walkup
By SAM KHAN JR. and JENNY DIAL
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle
Aldine forward Gary Johnson on signing with Texas The Texas A&M basketball program took a big step in the right direction last season by qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. The Aggies took another step forward on the first day of the fall early signing period by bringing in some top Houston-area talent.
Life Christian center DeAndre Jordan, Hastings guard B.J. Holmes and Deer Park forward Nathan Walkup signed national letters of intent and joined Tulsa Union guard Derrek Lewis as Texas A&M signees.
The 7-0 Jordan is Rivals.com's top-rated basketball recruit in Texas, while the 6-6 Walkup is ranked ninth and the 5-10 Holmes 16th. :smokin
"I think there's a bright future (at Texas A&M)," Holmes said. "It's very exciting with me, DeAndre, Nathan and Derrick Lewis signing. We'll be very strong when we get there next year."