Orr lands early Hoop verbal

Coach Orr has landed his first hoop recruit (for the 08-09 season), and this one looks like a good one. He's a 6'7 forward from Southfield, MI, and looks to be the kind of player we simply have not gotten in years. Check this our from mlive.

A player with some high-major offensive skills is headed to the MAC -- 6-foot-7 senior Austin Calhoun of Southfield has committed to Bowling Green. Calhoun was all the rage in June, staking claim to top 10 status in the class of 2008 with a lights-out shooting performance at the Izzo Shootout. With his ability to do everything from defend the post to knock down shots from 22 feet, Calhoun has three-position potential at the next level.

Gotta like the sound of that. Inside/outside scorer who plays D. Three position potential. Nice. Nice.

From The Blade, here is what his Mom said:

"He liked the coaches and he wanted to go someplace where he would be able to develop his basketball skills, and he felt Bowling Green would be a good opportunity for that to happen," said Calhoun's mother, LaTanya Cash-Calhoun.

Good get, Coach Orr. Let's go to the Big Dance.