George Washington University Athletics
Men's Basketball Signs J.R. Pinnock
4/21/2003 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
April 21, 2003
WASHINGTON, DC - Small forward J.R. Pinnock (Atlanta, GA/Coastal Christian) has signed a National Letter-of-Intent with The George Washington University, head basketball coach Karl Hobbs has announced. He is GW's third signee for 2003-04 joining Ricky Lucas and Carl Elliott.
The 6-foot-5, 200-pound Pinnock averaged 22.0 points, 10.0 rebounds as a senior under coach Walter Webb at Coastal Christian Academy in Virginia Beach, VA. Both figures led the team. Pinnock was ranked 67th among the Top 100 recruits by RivalsHoops.com and he was ranked #2 in the state of Virginia by Virginiaprep.com in June, 2002.
Pinnock scored a school-record 42 points in a game as a junior two years ago and was ranked #5 in the state of Georgia by the Atlanta Youth Prep Star Basketball Report.
The Hurricanes posted a record of 33-9 (.786) during Pinnock's senior season at Coastal Christian. "I think J.R. can take GW to another level," Webb said. "He doesn't play at just one speed...he can change gears and be an assist man, a playmaker, a slasher. He moves well without the ball. His style of play is similar to that of [Detroit Piston] Richard Hamilton or [Seattle Supersonic] Ray Allen."
"Pinnock is a big second guard with good athletic ability," said Tom Konchalski of HSBI Reports. "He is a good mid-range shooter with a great intermediate game."
"J.R. has a terrific work ethic," Hobbs said. "He is as good an athlete as I've seen come to GW. He gives us a defensive presence and mentality. He is an outstanding scorer, particularly in transition."
George Washington Men's Basketball Signees for 2003-04:
Name Pos. Ht Wt PPG RPG Hometown/Last School
Ricky Lucas G 6-5 190 23.5 6.7 Herndon, VA/Herndon
Carl Elliott PG 6-4 215 17.2 6.1 Brooklyn, NY/Worcester Academy (MA)
J.R. Pinnock F 6-5 200 22.0 10.0 Atlanta, GA/Coastal Christian (VA)
