Big prospects from the class of 2014, power forward Abdul Malik Abu and shooting guard Jared Terrell, have had numerous suitors over the past year plus. During the busy recruiting periods, it seemed like they would both pick up offers from the top schools around the country every other day. Ed Cooley and his staff have been on both of these young men from the very start, and it has definitely paid off.
Tonight, each recruit announced their top 10 list of schools, with the Providence Friars making the cut in both cases. It has been rumored for quite some time that the Massachusetts natives and Expressions Elite (AAU) teammates would be a package deal, creating a fantastic inside / out combo for any recruiting class.
Here are their lists of schools (via @HoopdreamsMag)
Abdul Malik Abu
NC State
Florida
Kansas State
Miami
Kentucky
Iowa State
UConn
Providence
UCLA
St John’s
Jared Terrell
Florida
UConn
Cincinnati
Providence
Miami
OSU
St Johns
UCLA
URI
Xaiver
Interestingly enough, the only teams involved from the New Big East are the Friars, St. John’s, and Xavier (for Terrell only).