Meet the Men's Basketball 2011-12 Signing Class

Sports Illustrated - Houston, owning Houston
ESPN - Houston Lands Elite Recruits
ESPN - House, Knowles Commit to Houston
Yahoo Sports - Houston, Dickey Winning Big in Recruiting
Rivals.com - Houston Scores Major Surprise
Houston Chronicle - Houston Basketball Lands Two Top 100 Commitments
Rivals.com - National Team Rankings
Scout.com - National Team Rankings
ESPN - National Team Rankings

Danuel had a terrific summer. We got here in the spring of 2010 and followed him immediately. He is an explosive perimeter player that is a high flier. He can shoot the ball and is very competitive. Danuel plays hard on both ends of the floor and is a special talent
Coach James Dickey

ABOUT DANUEL HOUSE
Elite athlete who will impress fans and opponents with his 3-point range and athleticism... High-flying, athletic combo wing who can play small forward or shooting guard... Talented player in transition who can finish above the rim.... Competitive player who works hard on both ends of the court.

HIGHTOWER HIGH SCHOOL
Five-star recruit by Rivals.com and 4-star recruit by Scout.com... Ranked at No. 3 small forward nationally by ESPN... Ranked at No. 15 in the ESPNU 100... Ranked as the No. 26 prospect nationally in the Rivals 150... Played for Team USA West at the Nike Global Challenge... Chose Houston over Georgetown, Ohio State, Baylor, Texas and Kansas... Played with current Cougar teammate Chicken Knowles on the Texas PRO AAU team for head coach Marland Lowe. Junior (2010-11): Was an All-District 23-5A First-Team honoree... Led Texas PRO AAU team to an overtime victory with 25 points against the Georgia Stars during summer play.

PERSONAL
Born June 7, 1993.

VIDEO
Howard Pulley Invitational • Monster in Transition • Who is Danuel House?

House Building his Reputation (ESPN) • House's Meteoric Rise (VYPE)

We saw Danrad early, and he has continued to improve. He is a skilled player who can face up, handle the ball. He can shoot it. Danrad is a big-time talent.
Coach James Dickey

ABOUT DANRAD KNOWLES
Big-time talent... Good all-around athlete with solid quickness... Skilled young player who can face up, handle the ball and shoot it... Big-time talent.

HYCA
Four-star recruit by ESPN... Ranked at No. 56 in the ESPNU 100 and at No. 47 in the Rivals 150... Chose Houston over Baylor and Arkansas... Played with current Cougar teammate Danuel House on the Texas PRO AAU team for head coach Marland Lowe. Junior (2010-11): Helped lead the Warriors to the New School Division Gold Ball national championship.... Received HomeSchool All-America honors.

PERSONAL
Born Nov. 2, 1992... First name is Danrad but goes by the nickname Chicken.

VIDEO
Danrad "Chicken" Knowles

Skinny Frame with a Big Game (ESPN)

Valentine is a terrific, young prospect. He is an extremely talented shot blocker, rebound and all-around defensive player. He runs the floor and will continue to improve physically.
Coach James Dickey

ABOUT VALENTINE IZUNDU
Terrific, young prospect... True center with good size and length... Extremely talented shot blocker, rebound and all-around defensive player... Runs the floor well and will continue to improve physically... Quick jumper who can block shots... Impressed coaches with his defensive mindset.

HIGH SCHOOL
Senior (2011-12): Competed for head coach Luke Lucky... Helped lead Lamar Consolidated High to a 27-9 overall record and 13-1 mark in league play... Blocked eight shots in a win against Fort Bend Dulles High early in the season. Pre-LCHS (2008-11): Spent three years at Cypress Lakes for head coach Emmanuel Olatunbosun before transferring to Lamar Consolidated High.

PERSONAL
Born Feb. 19, 1995.

VIDEO
Valentine Izundu Highlights • Valentine Izundu Posterizes

Izundu Commits to Cougars (My Fox Houston)

We are thrilled to have Brandon join our Cougar family. He is an explosive lead guard with great court vision. He can defend as well as score. Brandon will add experience to our backcourt."
Coach James Dickey

ABOUT BRANDON MORRIS
Explosive lead guard with tremendous court vision... Talented scorer who still provides his teammates with scoring opportunities... Stingy defender who can rebound.

KANSAS CITY KANSAS CC
Competed for head coach Jon Oler during the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons... Member of teams that posted a combined 45-18 record in two seasons. Sophomore (2011-12): Helped lead the Blue Devils to a 20-11 record... All-Jayhawk Conference Second-Team selection... Averaged 16.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 3.0 steals in 31 games... Shot 57 percent (104-of-221) from the field, 40 percent (24-of-60) from the 3-point line and 77 percent (105-of-137) from the free throw line... Scored at least 20 points in 10 games, including a career-high 29 points against Wentworth Military Academy... Dished out at least six assists in 14 games. Freshman (2010-11): Key member of team that posted a 25-7 record... Averaged 11.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.3 steals per game... Finished with at least six assists in nine games, including a career-high 10 assists in three contests... Scored a season-high 25 pints against Independence CC... Finished with 10 assists against Johnson County CC.

BOLTON HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Bolton High School but did not play basketball... Competed for the Peabody AAU team during the summer.

PERSONAL
Born Aug. 9, 1991.

We are excited to have Tione join our program. He has been a proven winner everywhere he has competed, and we look forward to his leadership on our team. Tione has a pass-first mentality that creates easy scoring opportunities for his teammates and is a quick, solid on-ball defender.
Coach James Dickey

ABOUT TIONE WOMACK
Great leader on the court... Possesses a high basketball IQ with a pass-first mentality and is extremely quick... Proven winner at every level he as competed... Skilled passer, who is a solid on-ball defender.

HAGERSTOWN CC
Competed for head coach Barry Brown for two seasons... Helped lead the Hawks to a combined 54-11 record during his stint. Sophomore (2011-12): Averaged 10.0 points and 7.6 assists per game... Posted 3.1 rebounds and 2.9 steals per game on the defensive side... Led the Hawks to the Maryland state JUCO championship with a win against defending champion Cecil CC and was named the state tournament's Most Valuable Player... Dished out double-digit assists in 10 games, including five consecutive games late in the season... Posted a career-high 15 assists in a win against Northern Virginia CC. Freshman (2010-11): Averaged 12.5 points and 6.1 assists in 15 games... Helped lead the Hawks to a 26-6 overall record... Made his junior college debut a memorable one... Scored 23 points with 10 assists and five steals in a win against Globe Institute of Technology... Posted 10 assists against Chesapeake College.

RANDALLSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Competed for head coach Kevin English during his final two seasons... Leader of teams that advanced to four consecutive state finals and won two state titles... Member of teams that posted a combined 73-8 record during his final three prep seasons. Senior (2009-10): Led the Rams to a No. 6 ranking... Averaged 12.5 points, 6.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game... Earned All-Metro First-Team honors... Sparked a 71-42 rout of Wicomico High in the state semifinals after posting nine points, seven assists and four steals.

PERSONAL
Name is pronounced Tee-On Woe-Mack... Born Dec. 2, 1990.

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