After a weekend visit, Peekskill’s Daquan Brickhouse has decided to give his verbal commitment to accept a scholarship to play basketball at Central Connecticut State.
The senior point guard made his decision on Saturday night, telling coach Lou Panzanaro: “I’m leaving the Red Devils to become a Blue Devil.”
All along, CCSU’s coaching staff showed the most interest in Brickhouse, dispatching assistants to his games throughout the season. He visited there unofficially midseason and attended a game and chatted with former Ossining star Kenny Horton, a junior at CCSU. Brickhouse wanted to wait until after the Peekskill season had ended, so he finally made an official visit this weekend.
Panzanaro believed Brickhouse deserved to play Division I basketball. The coach was satisfied his star will now have that opportunity.
“I’m so happy for Daquan. In a way his talent and all he rep here for all those years have been recognized,” Panzanaro said. “I know some people weren’t sure because he is small. But I think Central Connecticut looked at the overall characteristics that he brings to the court. It wasn’t just about his size. It’s about what he does on the court, his hard work and what he brings to the game. So I’m really happy that he has that this opportunity.”
I will have more from Brickhouse about the commitment after I speak to him. He will sign his letter of intent during the April signing period.
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Congrats to dawuan.. good to see that he’s getting his chance
Hopefully well get to see him in the tournament upsetting top seeds one day
Daquan*, of course
Congrats to the young man- As an Iona fan I had the opportunity to see Iona – Peekskill the last two years and he was without a doubt one of the best players I have seen- He was an assassin on the court.
this is fantastic news! I’m very happy for this young man. I assume his grades are in order and he’s ready to begin all the hard work that comes with contributing at the D1 level – I’m sure he’s ready for the challenge. A wonderful cap to a great career!
IonaPower,
Any news on Bronner’s commitment/recruiting front?
hoops fan
I have not heard anything- I can see a low division 1 offer – These AAU tourneys are important.
IonaPower,
I didn’t say much about this during the year and you know I never like bad mouthing any kid. But honestly, I was a little disappointed for Bronner in his senior year performance. I thought he was a more dangerous player as a junior. I think his scoring average actually dropped, despite the graduationg of Pope and no major new contributors. I expected him to be up in the 16ppg range maybe just below Carissimo and Voelkel – I think he was closer to 12.5. I know he played big against St Rays and in a couple other games, but it also seemed like he didn’t have a big impact in certain other big games. He is a good defender and solid ballhandler. Apparently, he played well in AAU competition last summer. I wish him the best. I hope he gets a D1 offer or at least a top DII school. You obviously know better about his senior year than I do.
Josh or anyone else,
Does anyone know why the Westchester Hawks don’t put a team in the CYP. They’re the main AAU program in Westchester, but don’t seem to ever play in Westchester’s biggest tournament of the past 50 years. Seems strange.
there was an article about Bronnor coming close to commiting to Monmouth University of the NEC
hoops fan
I would agree that Bronner was inconsistent this year-
Congratulations to Daquan on his wise choice. He has come a long way to get where he is at in his career. I wish him nothing but the best. Hopefully Kenny Bradshaw and some more of our local talent will get an offer and continue their careers as well.
Great to see a hard working kid like Brickhouse get what he deserves. Peekfat, is Bradshaw not considering Prep school? If anyone needs it, it is him.
HRs, I’m not sure about Bradshaw, but it would definitely be good for him.
Dayvon Whitaker from Poughkeepsie commits to Manhattan. According to a NY Daily News article from 2/26.
Good school for Dayvon, but the coaching is horrible. Hopefully my alma mater will get rid of Slice Rohrsen and bring in a better coach. He reminds me of John Leonard when he was there.
I just heard about this news. Glad to know it.
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