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rebounds in school history (672) and is seventh on

ESPN’s 23rd ranked power forward nationally,

the all-time USF career blocks list with 112. With

Chris Perry isn’t projected for the starting roster

Fitzpatrick gone to graduation, the Bulls will need

just yet, but he nonetheless looks to

more contributions from the remaining members

be a significant addition to this year’s Bulls. A

of their frontcourt especially Rudd and emerging

6’8” power forward with a 7’3” wingspan,

sophomore forward Zach LeDay.

Perry has local ties, he averaged 13.3 points and

Jawanza Poland, from Wichita, Kansas, played 31 games last year and finished the 2012-13

11.2 rebounds per game at Bartow High School last season.

season third on the USF team with 31 steals.

CIRCLE THIS DATE: December 31, 2013:

A transfer from Hutchinson Community College,

USF vs. Memphis

Poland finished his final season at USF, as the Bulls’ fourth leading scorer, averaging 8.4 points per game.

NEW ADDITIONS: Coach Heath infused his program with copious young talent for this first season in the American. ESPN ranked his 2013 recruiting class 22nd in the nation and third in The American. This promising class is led by two major additions to his frontcourt in center John Egbunu and power forward Chris Perry. A 6’10” center, Egbunu may jump right into the Bulls’ starting lineup. With a reported 40-inch vertical leap, Egbunu’s athleticism is sparking fully warranted enthusiasm around his debut at the Sun Dome. The highly touted freshman from Fort Walton Beach, Florida was a consensus top ten-ranked recruit at his position for Rivals, Scout and ESPN, where he was ranked 64th overall on the ESPN100.

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