Signees In Final Rivals150
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Virginia Tech's recruiting got a bit of a boost Wednesday afternoon for the 2015 class. All three of the Hokies' signees are now part of the final Rivals150, as released today.
Cape Henry (Va.) small forward Chris Clarke, St. James School (Md.) point guard Justin Robinson and Evans (Fla.) power forward Kerry Blackshear are all now in the final rankings. All three signed their letters of intent during the fall signing period.
Clarke is still the highest ranked of the three, at No. 68. A rangy, 6'6" 185-pound slasher, Clarke can get to the basket in flurries. He averaged 15.8 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists per game while leading the Dolphins to a 31-2 finish and the VISAA Division I state championship.
In the title game, Clarke had 18 points and 11 rebounds against Paul VI. He also made one of two free throws with under a minute remaining to get Cape Henry within a point. The championship was Clarke's second in three seasons.
Robinson made one of the biggest jumps in the final rankings. He went from being three stars and just outside, to four stars and No. 107.
Considered a 'true' point guard, Robinson led St. James to a 16-5 record and semi-final finish in the Mid-Atlantic Conference semi-finals. He averaged 22.2 points and 7.8 assists per game and was named the Gatorade Player of The Year for Maryland.
Blackshear finished at No. 112, after leading Evans to a 22-7 finish and FHSAA Class 8A regional quarterfinals. He was named to the Florida vs USA Hardwood Classic, along with Clarke, April 11, scoring 10 points.
Virginia Tech still has one available scholarship and is expected to use it on a junior college target. The Hokies hosted three of them this past weekend on official visits.
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