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Florida gets commitment from Hester

Mike White added a big piece to his 2016 class, as in-state guard Eric Hester committed to the Gators on Friday.
14, Aug 2015

Florida gets commitment from Hester

Florida head coach Mike White got some bad news last night as 2016 power forward John Mooney opted to re-open his recruitment from the Gators. However, Friday brought better news, as combo guard Eric Hester made his pledge.

“I believe Florida is going to get me to the next level,” Hester told HoopSeen.com. “I trust in Coach White and his system. The whole staff made me feel like family before I even committed.”

The 6-foot-3 guard identified Florida as the one school making him a priority during the UA Finals at Suwanee Sports Academy. Since being hired, White and his staff have stayed in constant contact with Hester.

Hester brings versatility on both ends of the floor with his length and athleticism. He has found a niche with his defense, though. He is known as one of the best on-ball defenders in the 2016 class.

Louisville, USF, UCF, Florida State, and Indiana were also involved with Hester.


Garrett Tucker
State Editor

Garrett Tucker is a senior content producer for HoopSeen. He has been a member of HoopSeen.com since 2014. Specializing in basketball in the South, Garrett has helped grow the HoopSeen Alabama network from the ground up. He also provides stories and information from players all across the country. His GTuckerScouting recruiting service is a notorious product in the Southeast, as he has been in contact with numerous college programs across the country. You can follow Garrett on Twitter at @GTuckerHoops.

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