2012 Signee >>> Jelon Hornbeak, 6-4, 185, Guard, Arlington, TX

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Jelon Hornbeak, 6-4, 185, Guard, Arlington, Texas (Grace Prep Academy)



Bio: Hornbeak is a 6-4, 185-pounder who attends Grace Preparatory Academy in Arlington, Texas, one of the country's top high school teams.* He is ranked No. 89 nationally by Rivals.com and is regarded as the 16th-best shooting guard in the country.* Last year, he helped his team to a 30-6 record and to the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Class 4A state title. [Source: SoonerSports.com]

Rankings: 89th by Rivals.com

Profiles: Rivals | Scout | ESPN

Other Schools Considered: Texas Tech, South Florida, Pitt, and Marquette.

Kruger on Hornbeak: "Jelon's a versatile combo guard who plays point and off (the ball) for his high school team, a very highly regarded Grace Prep squad.* He has the ability to score, is a good defender and is used to winning all of his life.* We're very excited to have him and, like Buddy, will be a great addition." [Source: SoonerSports.com]

Grace Prep coach Ray Forsett on Hornbeak: "First and foremost, OU's getting a great kid," said Forsett, "a kid who works hard every day; before practice, after practice, in the weight room.* He loves to do the little things.* He's a real tough, gritty kid.* As far as his skill set, he loves to mix it up.* He can do it all; pass it, shoot it, get to the cup.* OU's getting a heck of a player and a heck of a kid.* He takes care of his academics and will be a true student-athlete there." [Source: SoonerSports.com]

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