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TIGERS GET PROMISING JUCO

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September 28, 2011

Missouri received a commitment from Tony Criswell, a 6-9 BF at Independence (KS) Community College. On the surface, it would appear that Criswell’s pledge to the program isn’t that important: After all, in recent seasons very few junior college recruits have proceeded to make a major impact at the high Division I level.

There have been exceptions, of course — Marquette certainly benefited from the presence of juco recruits last season — but by and large many of even the most talented junior college prospects have failed to deliver. In Criswell’s case, however, we believe that he may prove to be a very important addition to the lineup.

Always an academic question mark in high school, Criswell was overlooked and never recruited seriously despite his size, natural strength and impressive athleticism. Put those qualities on a 6-9 player who isn’t afraid to compete, and we could be looking at a two-year starter in Columbia.

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Former St. John’s commitment Jevon Thomas has found a new home. The tough and quick New York point guard has committed to Dayton. …