In an environment where there are numerous turnovers on a junior college’s roster, recruiting is an ongoing battle. Since the Christmas break, Chipola coach David Lane has snagged two of the top players for the upcoming 2010-11 season.
Jeniece Johnson, 6’6 center from Washington D.C., is a highly-touted Class of 2009 prospect according to several media outlets. Dan Olsen, one of the top women’s basketball player evaluator, considers Johnson to be one of the top players in her class. According to ESPNU, the powerful center is rated as the 46th best prospect in her class.
Johnson originally signed with Kentucky before deciding to sit out the fall semester.
Coach Lane believes that Johnson will be a key player on next year’s squad because of her physical size and basketball IQ. “It’s hard to compare her to any one particular player because of her physical ability and athleticism. “
Lane says that former four-time All-American, Courtney Paris from Oklahoma best reminds him of Johnson’s ultimate potential, plus some. “J.J. has great hands and quick feet for a person of her stature. Since she has been on campus, she has everything we have asked her to do, plus more.”
The other future Lady Indian will be LaVonda McCall, a 6’0 guard from Montgomery, AL. McCall will provide the Indians with a surge of scoring capabilities in the 2010-11 season. McCall is a Top #200 player according to Dan Olsen’s Collegiate Girls Basketball Report.
Coach Lane is looking forward to the offensive prowess McCall will contribute to the Indians. “LaVonda caught our eye last spring as a consistent scorer and her ability to create her own shot.”
With the presence of Johnson in the paint and McCall on the perimeter, in addition to this year’s returners, Chipola will boost one of the top recruiting classes in the country.
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