Vols Lose Commitment From 7’1″ Center
By Zach Ragan
Mar 27, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A general view during Tennessee Volunteers practice for the midwest regional of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
As a result of Cuonzo Martin’s departure from Tennessee, the Vols also lost a commitment from 7’1″ center Kingsley Okoroh.
I want to thank The University Of Tennessee and the fans for your support unfortunately I announce my de-commitment from Tennessee
— Kingsley Okoroh (@KingOkoroh) April 15, 2014
I announce my commitment to the University of California Berkeley. I'm very excited to be a BEAR !
— Kingsley Okoroh (@KingOkoroh) April 15, 2014
Okoroh committed to Tennessee on Monday, but announced on Tuesday that he’d be following Martin to California.
This should not come as a surprise at all. Recruits are typically more committed to a coach than they are a school.
Okoroh’s decommitment now leaves the Vols with two available scholarships for this upcoming season.