More Morgan

By Brian Dohn
Staff Writer
The long, drawn-out recruitment of Dallas prep star J'mison Morgan came to an end when he announced today he was giving an oral commitment to UCLA, and will arrive at the school next month.
Morgan, a 6-foot-9 center who originally signed with LSU in the fall but changed his mind after a coaching change, said in a phone interview he liked the visibility UCLA offers.
"It's where I feel the most comfortable,'' said Morgan, who played at South Oak Cliff High. "I like the program and the exposure I will have out there.''
Since Morgan previously signed a letter of intent, he cannot sign another one, which means he is not bound to UCLA until he attends a class. He said he will arrive on campus June 22 or 23. However, UCLA is bound to Morgan once scholarship papers are signed.
Morgan, the top available big man in the nation, averaged 13.5 points, 11 rebounds and four rebounds per game as a senior, and adds to UCLA's already stellar recruiting class, and should help off-set the loss of Kevin Love to the NBA.
Morgan joins guards Malcolm Lee of John W. North of Riverside, Jerime Anderson of Canyon of Anaheim and Jrue Holiday of Campbell Hall of North Hollywood and power forward Drew Gordon of Archbishop Mitty of San Jose.