Take it to the Ebanks: West Virginia lands prospect

by Jeff Goodman

Jeff Goodman is a senior college basketball writer for FOXSports.com. He can be reached at GoodmanonFOX@aol.com or check out his blog, Good 'N Plenty.


Updated: May 19, 2008, 10:56 AM EST 23 comments

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West Virginia just gained either a sidekick for Joe Alexander — or a replacement for the talented forward who is debating whether to remain in the NBA Draft.

The nation's top unsigned player, Devin Ebanks, has chosen to sign with West Virginia.

"I really respect Coach (Bob) Huggins and I trust what he's saying," Ebanks told FOXSports.com. "I also feel like I can make an impact quickly at West Virginia."

The Mountaineers edged Memphis, Texas and Rutgers for the services of the 6-foot-8½ senior forward.

"`I enjoyed my visit to West Virginia and just feel as though it's the best situation for me," Ebanks added.

Ebanks (the No. 13 prospect in the country according to Scout.com) was a one-time Indiana signee who was let out of his letter-of-intent following the departure of former Hoosiers coach Kelvin Sampson.

Ebanks, a Brooklyn native who is extremely talented, spent the past two years at St. Thomas More (Conn.).

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