ANCHORAGE (Nov. 14) – Before his team has played its first game of 2011-12, Alaska Anchorage head coach Rusty Osborne has secured his first commitment for the 2012-13 season with the signing of Oregon prep standout John Erickson to a National Letter of Intent.
Erickson, a 6-4 guard, is entering his senior season at Sisters High School, where he led his team in scoring the last two years. Last season, he earned Team MVP and First-Team All-Sky-Em Conference honors with averages of 18 points, five rebounds and four assists per game. He is currently the No. 5-ranked ‘combo’ guard in the Class of 2012 by NorthwestHoops.com.
“We are excited that John has chosen to become a Seawolf,” said Osborne. “With three senior perimeter players graduating this year, we felt it was important to bring in a very versatile wing player. At 6-4, John has the ability to play all three wing positions. He can shoot and distribute, but his biggest asset may be his toughness and desire. He has a high basketball IQ and will have a chance to make an immediate impact next season.”
As a sophomore in 2009-10, Erickson put up 12 points, four rebounds and three assists per contest, earning Second-Team All-Sky-Em honors.
“John has been well coached throughout high school, and his team values a lot of the same things we do – hard-nosed defense, quality shot selection, and toughness,” Osborne added. “Both our staff and players were excited how easily he meshed with our team on his visit, and we look forward to him being a Seawolf.”
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Nate Sagan
Sports Information Director
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Dr. / Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 786-1295 / Fax: (907) 563-4565
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