Fresno State signs 3 to letters of intent during early signing period

Head Coach Steve Cleveland announced that he has signed three players to letters of intent during the early signing period for the 2009-2010 seasons.

Those three players are Greg Smith, Garrett Johnson, and Jerry Brown, Jr.

Greg Smith, currently attending Westwind Academy (Charter) in Phoenix, Ariz, is a 6'9" 240 lbs post player and is expected to log significant minutes as a freshman next year.

Head Coach Steve Cleveland on Smith: "Greg will obviously have an immediate impact in the program. He is a gifted athlete who understands the game. I love his unselfish play yet he is also capable of taking over a game offensively and defensively."

"It is such a positive thing for the program when you have a talented young man who had so many options yet he chose to come back home and help rebuild this program. Greg's work ethic and energy level will be a great asset to this team and also has the versatility to play multiple positions."

Garrett Johnson, a 6'5" 190 lbs guard from Diamond Bar, CA, is also expected to make an immediate impact for the Bulldogs next season.

Cleveland on Garrett Johnson: "Garrett is a versatile guard that can play all three positions on the perimeter. He has a great understanding of the game. He is a strong and physical player who will have an immediate impact on the program."

"Garrett is a high character student-athlete who will represent this university and community in a positive manner."

Last, but certainly not least, Jerry Brown Jr a 6'6" 195 lbs post player from San Francisco who's currently a stand out at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Cleveland on Jerry Brown Jr: "Jerry will also play multiple positions. He has the ability to beat a big off the dribble and post up smaller guards."

"Jerry's length and athleticism will be a great asset to our program defensively. Jerry is another young man who has a great work ethic on the court and in the classroom."