The Jaguars are looking for a big man to complete their 2011-2012 recruiting class. One such player is 6'8" 225lb Shareif Adamu from Georgia Perimeter College.

Originally from Stone Mountain, Georgia, Adamu signed with Alabama State out of high school. As a freshman he averaged 4.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and .9 blocks in just 16.7 minutes per game with 16 starts for the SWAC champion. Seeking greener pastures, he transferred to Georgia Perimeter College near his home and had a solid sophomore season. As part of a talented, deep front line, Adamu contributed 9.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting 57% on his field goal attempts and even showing some range by hitting 3 out of 10 three pointers.

Adamu's accomplishments have gotten him offers from South Alabama, Jacksonville, Louisiana Tech and South Florida as well as interest from Mississippi State, Arkansas, Georgia and Georgetown. With so many potential opportunities, he will probably not sign immediately in the spring, but will likely wait a while to see what all of his options turn out to be. Adamu is clear on his current favorite, though.

"South Alabama is showing the most interest right now, the most love," he said. "So they're at the top at the moment."

While providing good size inside, Adamu says that he is most effective off of the dribble and forcing defenses to extend their perimeter with his ability to shoot from the outside. This versatility will make him a valuable addition to any program he chooses.

Time will tell if that value will be part of the South Alabama program in 2012-2013.

4/17/2012 UPDATE: Adamu says that serious interest has emerged within the last week from Mississippi State, Florida State and Iona. He will be taking more visits and plans on making his final decision on May 1st.

Even though Signing Day was over two months ago, South Alabama is still looking for players to improve their 2012 roster. One such player is Pierce College's Devon McKinney. McKinney is a 6'3" 260lb defensive end who did not sign in February as he considered his options.

Despite leading his team in sacks as a freshman with five and as sophomore with four, McKinney may have been overlooked as the member of a junior college team that boasted many D1 prospects. On the defensive side alone the Brahmas will send players to USC, Arizona State, Oklahoma, Syracuse and other notable programs in the college football world.

While the crowd of top college prospects may have made the job of standing out a bit more difficult for the outstanding pass rusher, but he is used to challenges after making his way from the tough streets of Camden, New Jersey to the junior college in California. His hard work has finally paid off as he now has offers from South Alabama, New Mexico and Utah State and has recently attracted interest from SMU as well. McKinney has a pretty good idea of where he may end up.

"I was just down there, in Mobile, Alabama," he said. "They showed me a lot of love. The Jaguars are my best option right now. Football is really big in Alabama and I think that's the kind of atmosphere I need to be in."

When asked to describe himself as a player, McKinney paints a picture of a talented, motivated defender.

"I feel like I'm a great pass rusher," said McKinney. "When we have them in third and long, I'm always thinking sack, sack, sack. Gotta get the quarterback. I could see myself playing some outside linebacker....or I could play end if they move to the 4-3. I feel like I can stop the run also. I'm a balanced type of player. I work hard. Coming from New Jersey, especially Camden, it's rough. We're more hungry where I come from."

In this situation, McKinney will not sign a letter of intent but will enroll in classes at whichever school he chooses after his JC graduation and will be bound to the school once he attends his first class. With that in mind, he still has time to make his decision. Certianly the coaches at USA hope he walks on their field in August.

Highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/436530/devon-mckinney

South Alabama basketball will move into the 2012-2013 with high hopes. With a solid 17-12 season behind them and a strong nucleus returning, the Jags are well positioned to challenge for the conference title. To help them with that goal, two fall signees and a commitment that intends to sign in April will be added to the mix in hopes that they can push the team over the top. Here is an update on those players and how they fared this past season.

Antoine Allen - Fall signee Allen is a junior college 6'1" guard who began his career at Miami (FL) and was academic All-ACC as a freshman. He decided to forgo his scholarship there and spent a year pursuing his dream as a recording artist before realizing that basketball was his future. He spent this past season at Palm Beach State College where he was an impact player for the 26-5 Panthers. Allen ended up the second-leading scorer with 13.5 per game, along with 2.75 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2 steals. He shot 78% from the foul line, 42% from the field and 38% on his threes. When you take into account the rust he had to shake off from a year's inactivity (as proof, look no further than the 25% he shot on threes for his first eight games), Allen should fit right into the backcourt as a solid contributor with perimeter offensive and defensive skills similar to the returning Xavier Roberson.

Delvin Dickerson - In Dickerson, the other fall signee, the coaches hope that they will have another freshman contributor in the mold of Mychal Ammons. Like Ammons, Dickerson is a player that spent a lot of time inside in high school but has guard skills. He led his Westbury Christian (TX) team to the state championship game with his 21.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.8 steals per game. He shot 77.5% on his free throws and 33.1% on his three point attempts. What makes him even more intriguing is that these perimeter abilities come in an ever-growing package. Since signing in November, Dickerson has grown another inch and half and now stands at 6' and 6 1/2" tall and weighs 220lbs. He could be a serious matchup problem for Sun Belt opponents next year.

Barrington Stevens III - Stevens is a player that committed this past December and intends to sign with USA on April 11th. The 6' point guard first caught the attention of South Alabama coaches when they were scouting a teammate of his at his Texas high school. The kept track of him as he went on to prep school at St. Thomas More and they are very glad they did. Playing for the defending national champions, Stevens helped them to a 28-8 record, a spot in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council championship game and a quarterfinal appearance in the national tournament. With his dazzling crossover dribble, quick first step and deft shooting touch, Stevens averaged 12.5 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game while shooting an amazing 55% on his threes and 80% on his free throws. With the lead guard position being one of need, it is likely that Jag fans will see a lot Stevens on the court this next season.

The Jaguar coaches are possibly looking for more players to bring in this next recruiting class, but this trio added to the returning players gives USA fans a lot of reasons for optimism.