Posted: Friday May 7, 2010 4:33PM; Updated: Friday May 7, 2010 4:51PM
Auburn lands coveted prep forward Cothron |
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The 6-foot-9, 218-pounder is rated the No. 45 overall prospect by Rivals.comCoach Tony Barbee says Cothron gives Auburn "a different level of talent"Cothron was also recruited by Kentucky, Connecticut and Tennessee |
     AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- New Auburn basketball coach Tony Barbee has landed his second top recruit from Huntsville. Luke Cothron signed with the Tigers on Thursday. The 6-foot-9, 218-pounder is rated the No. 45 overall prospect and 11th-best power forward by Rivals.com. Cothron spent last season at Flora Macdonald Academy in North Carolina, averaging 31 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks per game. Barbee says Cothron gives Auburn "a different level of talent" and will be an instant contributor around the basket. Cothron was also recruited by schools like Kentucky, Connecticut and Tennessee. He joins Huntsville signee Josh Langford.  |  More College Basketball
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