The University of Mississippi Athletics
Kennedy's Rebels Add Two in Late Signing Period
4/17/2007 | Men's Basketball
“We are excited about Trevor and Wesley joining the program,” said Rebel head coach Andy Kennedy. “These are two outstanding players that have the opportunity to make an immediate impact. Both possess the physical attributes to help us elevate our overall team athleticism.”
A 6-foot-2, 205-pound native of
Gaskins spent his junior year at
Gaskins is rated the No. 8 senior prospect in the state by Georgia-based 4SHOT Sports Magazine and lists Tennessee and Florida State among the other schools from which he received scholarship offers.
“Trevor is a lead guard that is physically able to step in an impact this team right away,” said Kennedy. “His size, strength and versatility will help solidify our backcourt.”
Playing for coach Richard Mathis at
Jones was listed among the nation’s top JUCO prospects following a freshman campaign a year ago that saw him score 16.3 points and grab a team-high 8.9 boards, while shooting 54.0 percent. He poured in 30 points against Holmes in the region tourney semifinals.
A Beatrice,
“Wesley is well prepared for the challenge of playing at this level, having been mentored in junior college by one of the most respected coaches in the state,” said Kennedy. “He will provide much needed size and athleticism to our wing, coupled with an innate ability to score.”
These two signees are among six newcomers that will be on the court for the Rebels in 2007-08. Incoming freshmen Zach Graham, Chris Warren and Kevin Cantinol signed in the fall, while
This group joins a Rebel squad that is coming off its best season since 2001, having notched a 21-13 record, an SEC Western Division championship and a postseason return. In his first year at the Ole Miss helm, Kennedy was honored as SEC Coach of the Year and posted the most wins ever by a Rebel mentor in his debut season.
Also announced Tuesday, Trey Hampton, Xavier Hansbro and Andy Ogide will not be returning to the Rebel basketball program.