Signed, sealed, delivered
Iowa added two players to its 2008 recruiting class on Wednesday.
Junior college guard Devan Bawinkel and high school forward Aaron Fuller fulfilled their earlier verbal commitments by signing letters of intent to continue their career with the Hawkeyes.
Bawinkel began his college career at West Virginia, but returned to his home state of Illinois to play at Highland Community College after Bob Huggins was hired to take over the Mountaineers program. A versatile guard with good range, he averaged 13.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists and set a school record with 10 3-point baskets for Highland in a game against Kankakee.
Fuller is a late bloomer who attracted recruiters after evolving from a back-to-the-basket post player as a junior to a player who displayed good range as a senior from a forward’s position. The Mesa High School senior was named the Arizona 4A-5A player of the year by the Arizona Republic while averaging 24.7 points and 11.6 rebounds as a senior.
Coach Todd Lickliter on the newest of the six recruits he has signed for next fall:
On Bawinkel: “Devan is a proven winner who joins our program with two years of college experience. He is an excellent scorer who complements his game with his overall intensity.”
On Fuller: “Aaron is a very versatile player who can be effective both facing or with his back to the basket. He’s very conscientious in his preparation. His strength, work ethic and physical abilities make him a solid defensive player as well.”
Guards Matt Gatens of Iowa City High, Anthony Tucker of Minnetonka, Minn., and Jermain Davis of Kirkwood Community College and forward Andrew Brommer of Rosemount, Minn., signed with Iowa in November.
