George Washington’s basketball players inked their official college commitments on Monday morning, a spring signing class whose opportunities to play at the next level are indicative of the continued resurgence of the boys and girls hoops programs.
On the boys side, guards Jervay Greeen and Shaheem Speer are both headed to Western Nebraska Community College (Scottsbluff, Neb.), while guard Calvin Fugett is headed to play at Northwest Community College in Powell, Wyo.
The Patriots were the 2017 Class 5A runner-up, losing the Eaglecrest in the title game. They turned in one of the best seasons in recent memory for George Washington with a 25-3 record and Denver Prep League championship.
Green led George Washington with 19.7 points per game in addition to averaging over three steals. Fugett ran the point and put up 14.9 points in addition to a team-leading 5.9 assists, while Speer provided the team with defensive intensity and an often-overlooked offensive threat.
On the girls side, guards Davenport Brantley (Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri) and Mekhi Peoples (Dawson Community College, Glendive, Mont.) officially signed Monday after leading the Lady Patriots to a 20-4 record and Class 4A Sweet 16 appearance.
Brantley led George Washington with 16.1 points per game, while Peoples averaged 8.9 points and 9.2 rebounds.
Senior swimmer Jordan Oss (College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio) also signed on Monday.
