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J.P. Batista commits to Gonzaga

Zags Add JUCO Big Man To The Fold (4-14-04).
http://gozags.ocsn.com/sports/m-bask...041404aaa.html

KS JC big man commits to WCC (4-13-04).
http://scout.theinsiders.com/a.z?s=7...c=2&cid=251513

TheInsiders.com profile.
http://scout.theinsiders.com/a.z?s=7...04&nid=1051987

Joao Paul "J.P." Batista of Barton County (KS) CC transferred from Western Nebraska (NE) CC, where he led the team to the NJCAA Tournament. He led Western Nebraska in scoring (13.6 points) and rebounding (6.0) as a freshman. Batista is a native of Pernambuco, Brazil.

Rivals.com profile.
http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewpr...2&pr_key=21839

Joao Batista enjoyed a terrific freshman campaign at Western Nebraska C.C. in Scottsbluff, Neb.

A ruggedly built 6-8, 260 pound power forward/center from Brazil, Batista averaged 13.6 points and six rebounds for a Cougar squad that finished 29-7.

Batista has transferred to Barton County C.C. in Great Bend, Kan., for the 2003-2004 season. He should be an impact performer in the Jayhawk Conference as a sophomore.

CollegeSports.com profile.
http://interact.fansonly.com/recruit...ball&dbyear=03

Ave 20.2 pts and 9.2 rebs during 2003-04.


J.P. Batista:

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I hope he helps out turiaf in the middle.

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Here is the article from the school's site.

April 14, 2004

SPOKANE, Wash. - The Gonzaga University men's basketball team is reloading at the post position as Bulldogs head coach Mark Few announced the signing of junior college power forward/center J.P. Batista to a national letter of intent. The 6-8, 265 pound player hails from Pernambuco, Brazil, and is expected to help fill the void left by departing senior post players Cory Violette and Richard Fox.

Batista averaged 20.2 points and 9.2 rebounds per game last season playing for Barton County Community College in Kansas. He shot 62 percent from the floor and 77 percent from the foul line as he earned second team All-American honors. He helped lead Barton to a 25-9 record as the Cougars lost to Coffeyville Community College in the NJCAA Region VI Final. During Jayhawk Conference play, Batista was even more effective averaging 21.1 points per game to go along with 10.2 rebounds. He picked up 15 double-doubles on the season and scored more than 30 points on three occasions including a career-high of 32 against Northeastern JC and Allen County Community College.

Prior to attending Barton for his sophomore season, Batista played at Western Nebraska Community College during his freshman year averaging 13.6 points and six rebounds per game. He helped lead WNCC to an appearance in the NJCAA National Tournament after winning the Region IX Championship.

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Pitt in Tha Garden - 6-0
Knicks in Tha Garden - 12-22

Pitt > New York?

http://www.myspace.com/jmillet21