Abdul Gaddy Commits to Washington

by John Berkowitz on Oct 29, 2008 9:45 AM PDT

PG Abdul Gaddy Jr from Tacoma's Bellarmine HS has committed to Washington according to various sources. The number two point guard in the country had originally decided on going to Arizona but the retirement of Lute Olsen nixed that deal.

Gaddy grew up playing with current Husky guard Isiah Thomas in area youth leagues and he is looking forward to playing again with his former back court partner.

The state's player of the year as a junior last season, Gaddy was at the top of many a recruiter's wish list. He averaged 26 points and 7 assists per game for a 25-4 team that advanced to the Class 4A state semifinals before losing to eventual champion Ferris. He averaged 20 points an outing as a sophomore.

Other players committed are power forward Clarence Trent, formerly of Gig Harbor High and now Findlay Prep School in Henderson, Nev.; power forward Charles Garcia of San Francisco City College; and shooting guard C.J. Wilcox of Pleasant Grove High in Pleasant Grove, Utah.

There are rumors going around that Gaddy is a one and out type of guy but he insists he wants to stay around 2-3 years to work on his game. The signing is a coup for Lorenzo Romar who was in danger of being shut out in his pursuit of the best prospects in Washington this season.

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Gaddy isn't one-and-done

John – While I’m not an NBA draft-rules expert, I’ve read that due to Gaddy’s late birthdate (he won’t even be 17 until early 2009), he isn’t draft-eligible until after his sophomore season at the UW.

~ Adam

by Purple Reign 91 on Oct 29, 2008 10:54 AM PDT reply actions

I'm pretty sure your right

This is a big pickup for UW. I’m not sold on Wolfinger being physical enough to be a good big man. But it looks like UW will be in great shape for the next 2-3 years. And who knows maybe if we can get a #2 or #3 seed in the tourney they can make a deep run and boost recruiting and keep this program going strong.

Wishful thinking of course…I’m trying my best to stay positive after this year in Seattle sports.

by B Money on Oct 29, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions