With high-profile names like Leonard Fournette, Malachi Dupre and Brandon Harris, most LSU sports fans have become well-familiar with the football team’s 2014 recruits. But one thing some fans may overlook is the athletes brought in from other sports.
LSU sports have brought in recruits spanning from England to New Zealand. The new batch of athletes proves there is elite talent on nearly every LSU field and court.
Elbert Robinson III, Basketball, C. School: Lakeview Centennial High School Hometown: Garland, Texas
• No. 5 center in class of 2014 according to 247sports.com
• 7 ft., 322 lbs.
• UIL District 11-5A Co-MVP
Josh Gray, Basketball, PG. School: Odessa College Hometown: Houston, Texas
• No. 4 JuCo transfer according to 247sports.com
• Averaged 33.8 pts and 5.9 assists at Odessa last season
Jenna Deemer, Women’s Basketball, G. School: Ursuline Academy Hometown: New Orleans, LA
• Three-time Class 4A All-State selection
• Averaged more than 20 points last three seasons at Ursuline Academy
Kelly Quinn, Volleyball, DS. School: The Woodlands High School Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas
• Named PrepVolleyball.com All-American senior year.
• Led The Woodlands to undefeated season and Texas Class 5A title in 2013
Jorian Baucom, Soccer, F. School: Pinnacle High School Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
• No. 4 forward in class of 2014 according to topdrawersoccer.com
• Member of Under-18 US Women’s National Soccer Player Pool
Myia Hambrick, Gymnastics, AA. School: Temple High School Hometown: Temple, GA
• Placed 3rd all-around in 2013 Level 10 Junior Olympic National Championship
• Highest ranked level 10 gymnast in Georgia
Other Recruits
June 30, 2014