Gators Ink Two to National Letters of Intent
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 | Men's Basketball
DeAundrae Ballard and Chase Johnson join the 2017 class.
The Gators signed two players to National Letters of Intent on Wednesday for the 2017 recruiting class. The duo represents the fifth and sixth players brought to UF by head coach Mike White and his staff, and both bring a great deal of length and athleticism that fits with White's up-tempo, pressuring style of basketball.
DeAundrae Ballard
6-6 | 195| G | Atlanta, Ga. | Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy
Chase Johnson
6-8 | 205 | F | Ripley, W.V. | Huntington Prep
DeAundrae Ballard
6-6 | 195| G | Atlanta, Ga. | Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy
- Rated a four-star prospect by ESPN and 247sports and a three-star recruit by Rivals.
- Ranked 65th in the ESPN 100 rankings for 2017.
- Great length and motor and a versatile scorer.
- ESPN.com bottom line: "Ballard is a high major wing that is a versatile scorer who is capable of big numbers and has excellent upside."
Chase Johnson
6-8 | 205 | F | Ripley, W.V. | Huntington Prep
- Rated a four-star recruit by ESPN and a three-star recruit by 247Sports.
- Combo forward with the ability to play a stretch-4 position.
- Great athlete with a knack for finding the ball.
- ESPN.com bottom line: "He's a young and blossoming forward with notable upside because he combines athleticism, a foundation of skill and a good nose for the ball."
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