Blinn full of Division One talent
Blinn College has been a consistent producer of Division One talent under coach Steve Spurlin. Do not expect that to change this season. Leading the way for Blinn in 2006-07 is Allegany (MD) transfer Eric Whitehurst.
"Eric must get stronger for that next level," Spurlin said.
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But many college coaches obviously think he can. Whitehurst already has offers from Marquette and Charlotte and has visited both school. Georgetown, UNLV, Texas A&M and Nebraska are also expressing interest. Whitehurst is an athletic forward who averaged eight points and 7.5 rebounds a season ago.
Tyson Johnson is playing at Blinn this year after appearing in 17 games at Monmouth University a season ago. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound Johnson is the opposite of Whitehurst. He needs to lose some weight before playing at the next level.
Eastern Oklahoma transfer Darnell Hugee could be termed as a player that might not be a high-major prospect, but is a high-major athlete. Hugee is an undersized power forward.
In the Class of 2008, Blinn will also have a player worth watching. 6-foot-8 Matt Walden came to Blinn from Rise Academy in Philadelphia and will merit some attention next year due to his skill level and rebounding ability.