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Danny Manning and the coaching staff had secured the commitment of four outstanding basketball players for the class of 2018, but there is always a bit of consternation until pen is put to paper and the National Letter of Intent’s are signed.
All of those worries were put to rest yesterday when Jaylen Hoard, Isaiah Mucius, Jamie Lewis, and Sharone Wright, Jr. officially signed their NLI to become Demon Deacons.
The class currently ranks 8th in the nation according to 247Sports, which is the first time since 2010 that has occurred. It is one of the best classes in Wake Forest basketball recruiting history.
Now this is what a Top-10 class looks like!!
— Wake Basketball (@WakeMBB) November 9, 2017
Meet the newest Demon Deacons (Hoard, Lewis, Mucius, Wright) who form the 2018 class.
INFO: https://t.co/4spK6Kf9jc pic.twitter.com/3BNL2HeTZ4
Jaylen Hoard
Welcome Jaylen Hoard! The 6-8 forward is now officially a Demon Deacon! #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/WcQyCGaoit
— Wake Basketball (@WakeMBB) November 8, 2017
Congrats to @JaylenHoard @shaniyajones_ @Aaron_Wiggins_ pic.twitter.com/R9n1qxNaKr
— Wesleyan Basketball (@WCA_Basketball) November 8, 2017
Congratulations to @JaylenHoard who is officially a @WakeMBB Deacon today! pic.twitter.com/TOQG9m1Gla
— jaael (@jaael__) November 8, 2017
Wake coach Danny Manning on @JaylenHoard “He can score all over and is a very good passer. With his length and athleticism, he is going to bring an element to Wake Forest basketball that we haven’t seen in quite some time."
— Les Johns (@Les_Johns) November 9, 2017
Isaiah Mucius
Welcome Isaiah Mucius! The 6-8 forward is now officially a Demon Deacon! pic.twitter.com/jTkyib8UmX
— Wake Basketball (@WakeMBB) November 8, 2017
I’m officially a Demon Deacon ‼️ All praise to the man above pic.twitter.com/GAx51k9Avx
— Isaiah Mucius™ (@ZekeMucius) November 8, 2017
Wake Forest coach Danny Manning on Isaiah Mucius @ZekeMucius : “Isaiah is a long wing who is extremely versatile. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and wears his emotions on his sleeve."
— Les Johns (@Les_Johns) November 9, 2017
Jamie Lewis
Welcome Jamie Lewis! The 6-3 point guard is now officially a Demon Deacon! #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/oPwAICPtIV
— Wake Basketball (@WakeMBB) November 8, 2017
#Pilot #JamieLewis signed to @WakeMBB #FindlayFamily pic.twitter.com/TfGEjchNwh
— Findlay Prep (@FindlayPilots) November 9, 2017
And Manning on the most-recent addition, guard Jamie Lewis: "Jamie Lewis a gifted guard who can play the one or the two. He has a great feel for the game and has a body that is ready to play at the collegiate level. He can score and facilitate the basketball."
— Les Johns (@Les_Johns) November 9, 2017
Sharone Wright, Jr.
Welcome Sharone Wright, Jr.! The 6-5 guard is now officially a Demon Deacon! #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/ZxmS2fHItW
— Wake Basketball (@WakeMBB) November 8, 2017
Forwards Isiah Mucius and Jaylen Hoard , guards Sharone Wright jr and Jamie Lewis . What say you @JamieShaw5 ? Pretty awesome class for @WakeMBB ? Not too shabby . @WakeRivals @MyTakeOnWakeWSJ @BloggerSoDear pic.twitter.com/8Enwe2tfNS
— SHA-RON WRIGHT (@SIXTHPICK94) November 8, 2017
Wake coach Danny Manning on Sharone Wright : “Sharone Wright is a very talented, athletic guard who we feel can bring a lot length and versatility to our team."
— Les Johns (@Les_Johns) November 9, 2017