In-state hoops recruit to sign with WSSU

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina -- Jamel McAllister, a 6-7 forward from Wake Forest High School in Wake Forest, has committed to play basketball at Winston-Salem State.

McAllister, who played as many as four positions this past season at Wake Forest, will sign his national letter of intent today, according to his father, A.J. McAllister.

“It’s kind of been a whirlwind the last couple of weeks but Jamel is excited to get this decision over with,” A.J. McAllister said by telephone on Wednesday night.

McAllister, who weighs around 190 pounds, averaged 15.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and two blocks a game in his senior season.

A.J. McAllister said several schools were recruiting his son, including Longwood, Radford and Cornell.

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