FAMU Head Coach Samuels Signs Two To 2015-2016 Class

HEAD COACH BYRON SAMUELS
MEN'S BASKETBALL
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- Florida A&M University Men’s Basketball coach Byron Samuels announced the early signing last week of two ace prep players to join the 2015-16 Rattler squad.

The dynamic prep duo features Francois Lewis, a 6-8, 200-pound forward from Orlando Edgewater High, and 6-1, 170-pound guard Kentrelle “K’Ja” Johnson from Douglas (Ga.) County High in the Atlanta area.

Coach Samuels commented on both signees, offering the following assessments:

BHSN: Francois Lewis signs with FAMU 

On Francois Lewis:
"Francois is 6'8"200 pounds and a very skilled and versatile basketball player from a super basketball program, Edgewater High School in Orlando, Florida.  He has been applauded by his high school coach, Jason Atherton and everyone who has coached him. Francois can really shoot the basketball from deep and he possess great ball handling skills.

“What excited me the most about Francois is his ability to pass the basketball. He has a rare combination of size, skill and athleticism that will allow him to play multiple positions for our team. He is an excellent student and we are very excited to welcome him and his family into the Rattler Nation."

LEWIS BY THE NUMBERS: Averaged 12.0 ppg * 4.0 rbs * 2.0 assists * 40% from three point range / 80% from free throw line…. Also had 3.3 GPA in honors classes.

What HOOP SEEN.COM says about LEWIS:
"Let's get to the part where college coaches will like: Lewis is a good student. Good enough to be recruited by West Point (United States Military Academy). So, there's that. The left-handed 6-foot-7 bouncy prospect seems to be the kind of guy that is on the brink of taking his game to the next level. He defended a host of much taller players and defended them well. On the flip side, Lewis showed some flash out the midrange game. Mid-majors will want to keep close watch."



On “K’Ja” Johnson:
"K'Ja is a very talented back court player that can play both guard positions. He has the speed, quickness and court awareness to be a very good point guard, yet it's his ability to shoot the ball and score that will allow us to play him at either perimeter spot.

“He comes from a perennial high school basketball power in Douglas County High School, Coached by Hollis Bethea. A competitor in every sense, we believe K'Ja has a very bright future with our program. He has a great support from his family and community in the Douglas County area, and he is a great fit for how we want to play here at FAMU.

JOHNSON BY THE NUMBERS: Averaged 23.0 points per game, 8.0 assists, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks.

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