Florida Gators sign two five-star blue chip recruits.
Gators secure two Blue Chip prospects for 2019-2020
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 | Men's Tennis
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Gators have received National Letters of Intent from Will Grant and Blaise Bicknell in the early signing period, as Coach Bryan Shelton announced on Wednesday.
The class, which features two 5-star blue chip recruits, will join the Gators for the 2019-20 season.
"We are very excited to be signing two high character student athletes. Both Blaise and Will have played junior tennis at the highest level while excelling academically," Head Coach Bryan Shelton said. "They have worked with some of the best coaches in the world, and they have a great understanding of the game. They value hard work and will continue to get better. Our team keeps improving with each class we sign, and we can't wait to see Will and Blaise sporting the orange and blue."
Will Grant | 6-2 | Right-Handed | Orlando, Fla.
Signing Day Thoughts from Will:
"Super excited to join such an amazing program and university. Can't wait to start the next chapter of life around some of the best coaches and athletes in the nation. Go Gators."
Blaise Bicknell | 6-2 | Right-Handed | Miami, Fla.
Signing Day Thoughts from Blaise:
"I am extremely excited about joining the UF Gators Tennis team and look forward to helping the team become No. 1. I have great faith in all of the coaches and all the current players on the team. Thanks so much for giving me this amazing opportunity."
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The class, which features two 5-star blue chip recruits, will join the Gators for the 2019-20 season.
"We are very excited to be signing two high character student athletes. Both Blaise and Will have played junior tennis at the highest level while excelling academically," Head Coach Bryan Shelton said. "They have worked with some of the best coaches in the world, and they have a great understanding of the game. They value hard work and will continue to get better. Our team keeps improving with each class we sign, and we can't wait to see Will and Blaise sporting the orange and blue."
Will Grant | 6-2 | Right-Handed | Orlando, Fla.
- 5-star Blue Chip recruit
- No. 25 overall recruit in the country, but was ranked as high as No. 5
- No. 5 recruit out of the state of Florida
- No. 8 recruit in the Southeast Region
- Ranked No. 158 by the International Tennis Federation (High: 98)
- Ranked 1492 on ATP World Tour
- Competed in the US Open Juniors in 2017
- Won USTA National Hard Courts 16's Doubles in 2017; Semi-Finalist in 16's Singles
- Finalist in ITF G2 Dutch Junior Open in 2017; Doubles champion
- Semi-Finalist in USTA National Hard Courts in 18's Doubles in 2018
- Career high victory over #213 ATP
- Coached by Juan Viloca and Damion Jackson
Signing Day Thoughts from Will:
"Super excited to join such an amazing program and university. Can't wait to start the next chapter of life around some of the best coaches and athletes in the nation. Go Gators."
Blaise Bicknell | 6-2 | Right-Handed | Miami, Fla.
- 5-star Blue Chip recruit
- No. 19 overall recruit in the country, but was ranked as high as No. 17
- No. 4 recruit out of the state of Florida
- No. 7 recruit in the Southeast Region
- Ranked No. 146 by the International Tennis Federation
- 45-19 overall record with a 7-6 record against other Blue Chip recruits
- 2018 ITF Jamaica Junior International Champion
- 2018 Trinidad Trinity Cup Champion
- 2017 Jamaica Cup Champion
- Coached by Mel Spence
Signing Day Thoughts from Blaise:
"I am extremely excited about joining the UF Gators Tennis team and look forward to helping the team become No. 1. I have great faith in all of the coaches and all the current players on the team. Thanks so much for giving me this amazing opportunity."
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