Men's Basketball November 17, 2014 USF

Early Signing Day Central - Men's Basketball




Need to Know: A four-star recruit by ESPN.com, Da Silva is from Brazil, and is currently playing at Arlington Country Day High School in Jacksonville, Fla. The 6-8, 200-pound forward played for the Brazilian national team at the FIBA U18 Americas Championships and averaged 6.0 points and 6.2 rebounds in 18.8 minutes per game. At the Nike Global Challenge in Chicago this past August, Da Silva averaged 7.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks through four games. What They're Saying: “Tulio is really a special player. He is somewhat unheralded right now as people are just starting to get to know him. He had a fantastic summer with the 18-and-under Brazilian national team. He is someone who can have a really big impact for us on the boards, running in transition and playing the way we want to play in multiple positions.” -Orlando Antigua, USF Men's Basketball Head Coach “He rebounds really well on both ends of the floor. He runs the floor, has good size and has outstanding footwork. He is probably one of the top five unknown players in the country.” -Rex Morgan, Arlington Country Day Head Coach

Need to Know: Santos is a four-star forward out of Bronx, N.Y. currently competing at Sunrise Christian High School in Wichita, Kan. He is 6-8, 245 pounds and averaged 11.1 points and 5.6 rebounds in 14 games during the 2012-13 season at St. Raymond High School in Bronx, N.Y. In Sunrise Christian's first game this season, Santos had 18 points and 14 rebounds in a 95-28 win. What They're Saying: “Luis is someone that we've watched and known for some time. He has a big body, great hands, is a ferocious rebounder and someone who has a physical presence. He will be a great addition to the Bulls family.” -Orlando Antigua, USF Men's Basketball Head Coach “He's really fit and strong at 6-8. He has a chance to be a really good rebounder. He's a very athletic guy and has a great attitude. He's got a great body and great athleticism.” -Kyle Linsted, Sunrise Christian High School Head Coach

Need to Know: A three-star recruit by Rivals.com, McMurray is a 6-0, 175-pound guard from Sunrise Christian Prep in Wichita, Kan. Prior to Sunrise, McMurray was a three-time all-state selection at Highland Park High School in his hometown of Topeka, Kan. Although his time with Sunrise has been brief, McMurray has had an impact already. On Oct. 31, McMurray had 17 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals as Sunrise Christian Prep defeated No. 19 State Fair Community College. What They're Saying: “He has the ability to score the ball really well. He did it a lot in high school and now in prep school he's refining his position to become more of a point guard. He is someone we can depend on to learn from Anthony Collins and be able to step into those roles over the next few years. He will have the ability to open up the court due to his shooting ability.” -Orlando Antigua, USF Men's Basketball Head Coach “He's a high-level shooter with pretty much unlimited range. He is dangerous beyond the three-point line and he can get by you, too. He's a blur to guard in ball screens. He makes us go. When he goes, we're going.” -Luke Barnwell, Sunrise Christian Prep Head Coach