George Washington University Athletics
Alexander Kireev Signs With GW Basketball
1/2/2002 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Jan. 2, 2002
WASHINGTON, DC - Alexander Kireev (Shreveport, LA/Evangel Christian Academy) has signed a national letter-of-intent to play basketball at The George Washington University, head coach Karl Hobbs has announced. Originally from Nikolaev, Ukraine, he is the Colonials' fourth early signee.
Kireev (pronounced "Kear-RAY-ef") is a 6-foot-11, 240-pound forward currently averaging 10 points and nine rebounds for Evangel Christian (13-2).
"Alexander will give us a much-needed inside presence," Hobbs said. "Because of his size and skill level, he will be expected to play right away. He's a great rebounder, he can catch-and-shoot, and he can pass very well for a big man."
Kireev is in his third season at Evangel Christian under coach Todd Foster. He is a Street & Smith's Magazine honorable mention All-America selection.
GW's recruiting class for 2003, which includes three other early signees, is ranked No. 22 in the nation and tops in the Atlantic 10 Conference by RivalsHoops.com. The group is tabbed No. 34 by Basketball Times.
George Washington Men's Basketball 2001-2002 Signees:
Name Pos. Ht Wt PPG RPG Hometown/Last School
Omar Williams G/F 6-9 180 22.0 9.0 Philadelphia, PA/Celestial Prep
NaNa Mensah-Bonsu F 6-7 220 10.0 6.0 Richland, NJ/St. Augustine
Mike Hall F 6-6 180 14.0 10.0 Palos Heights, IL/Alan B. Shepard
Alexander Kireev F 6-11 240 10.0 9.0 Shreveport, LA/Evangel Christian Academy
GW (7-4, 0-0 A-10) next hosts St. Bonaventure in the Atlantic 10 opener for both teams Jan. 3 in an 8:00 p.m. game at Smith Center.
