Rutgers Scarlet Knights Basketball Signee Bio: C Lathan Sommerville
Richwoods High School (IL) four-star center Lathan Sommerville is now officially a part of the Rutgers Basketball program after signing his letter of intent today.
RECRUITING NOTES....
• Pledged to Rutgers on April 21st, 2023.
• Was recruited by Asst. coach TJ Thompson.
• Chose Rutgers over 29 other offers from multiple high major programs such as Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, LSU, Ohio State, Tennessee, Texas and many others.
AAU STATS....
AAU TEAM: Bradley Beal Elite (EYBL Circuit)
EYBL SEASON STATS: 9.6ppg, 6.7rpg, 1.1apg, 1.1bpg || 47.4 FG% / 72.4 FT%
PEACH JAM STATS: 11.8ppg, 5.4rpg, 0.8bpg || 48.8 FG% / 65.4 FT%
HONORS....
• 2023 ChiTown Showcase MVP
• 2023 Pangos All-American Camp
DID YOU KNOW?
• Sommerville spent his early childhood days in Europe as his father, Marcellus was playing professional ball overseas.
• With the addition of Sommerville, he is eighth four-star or higher ranked prospect by Rivals for HC Steve Pikiell since he took over in 2016.
• Sommerville is the third Illinois native to join Rutgers in the Rivals Era (Est. 1998), joining forward Ollie Bailey and guard Jeremiah Williams.
• Ranked No. 101 overall, Sommerville is tied with Jerome Seagears as the 13th highest ranked recruit to sign with Rutgers Basketball in the Rivals.com rankings era (Est. 2002).
THEY SAID IT....
• TKR Basketball Recruiting Analyst Zach Smart: "The true unique draw to Lathan Sommerville's game is his mid post game. He is able to use his hulking frame to back smaller defenders into the paint and score it with either hand.
He's also shown adeptness for getting rim protectors to bite on fakes inside, an aspect that was evident this past season at The Skill Factory in Georgia. He is a willing passer and has a rare IQ and all around feel for the game at 6-foot-10, 245 pounds."
• Rivals National Basketball Analyst Rob Cassidy: "Somerville is a big man that knows what he is and shines in his role, as he’s well-versed in using his massive frame to gain position, disrupt layups and create space under the basket. He knocked down an open 3-point look as well. And while that is not his game by any means, it’s nice to know the center is capable of keeping defenders honest on the perimeter."
• Rivals National Basketball Analyst Jason Jordan: "Steve Pikiell landed an absolute monster when he secured a commitment from 6-foot-10, 240-pound forward Lathan Sommerville in April. He's big, strong and versatile with moves for days in the post and the innate ability to find the open man when the defense collapses, Sommerville has the physicality and the mentality to be an instant impact player when he gets to Piscataway."
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