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Bennet adds sixth recruit
Virginia coach Tony Bennett, it seems, will be adding a floor general to the 2010 incoming class after all. On Tuesday, Billy Baron—a 6-foot-2 guard from Rhode Island who plays for Worcester Academy in Massachusetts—announced that he is signing with the Wahoos.
The development was something of a curveball, considering that Virginia, as presently constructed, has no scholarships available for next season. In addition, it was expected that Baron would play for his father, Jim, who is the coach at the University of Rhode Island.
However, apparently the draw of playing in the ACC was too much for him to pass up.
“It’s the toughest thing I’ve ever been through in my life,‘’ Baron told the Providence Journal. “I love Rhode Island. I’ve been here since I was 10. I’ve seen every game. I love the guys on the team. It’s been my dream for them. But I realize this is a great overall opportunity.”
With the five players who have already signed for next season, Virginia is at the maximum number of players on scholarship (13). With Baron’s arrival, Bennett has to somehow free up a scholarship.
My guess is that freshman Tristan Spurlock, who has barely played this season, will transfer.
And don’t rule out Sylven Landesberg turning pro.
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