Recruiting

Chicago native ranked as nation's No. 28 point guard by Scout

NCAA 'recognized the evolving nature of communication with students'

Jaron Blossomgame, Jordan Roper first-team all-state, McDonalds nominees

Roper scores 26 in 100-96 SC victory, Smith has 18 points, 13 rebounds for NC team

'Some kids do a good job, and other kids think they’re doing a good job, not understanding what needs to be taking place'

With five more first-year players arriving in July, coach knows that development is unpredictable

A top-tier wing guard in the making, Jaron Blossomgame focused on improvement

Notre Dame Prep coach Ryan Hurd: 'What separates him is his athletic ability, and that he can finish well at the rim'

Irmo coach Tim Whipple: 'Jordan has an unbelievable knowledge, understanding and feel for game'

HS coach Ty Baumgardner: 'Coach Brownell is getting a really nice piece to the puzzle that he is putting together at Clemson'

HS coach Kevin Boyle: 'He was a soccer player, so he has good speed and feet. He has continued to get better every year'

Dave Telep: 'This is a throw-back college basketball coach. He knows what he’s doing, and I have great trust in him as an evaluator'

'I think that with the guys we’ve recruited, I’m sure Oliver (Purnell) would have recruited some of them too'

2012 plan well-executed, as attrition forces extended youth movement

Tigers' signees include two guards, two post players, one wing; four of five rated top-150 nationally