Virginia men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett said yesterday that 2009 signees Tristan Spurlock and Jontel Evans both recently decided to stay committed to Virginia.
“Both of our recruits informed us they are staying,” Bennett said. “That’s great news.”
Spurlock made an official visit Friday, and Bennett said he accompanied Spurlock and his family to the Downtown Grille in Charlottesville. Bennett said Spurlock told him by phone Tuesday night that he would honor his commitment to play for the Cavaliers.
After the departure of former coach Dave Leitao, multiple reports indicated that Spurlock, who was recruited by Leitao and former head assistant coach Bill Courtney, might opt out of his commitment to attend Virginia. Reports stated that Spurlock was caught off guard by Leitao’s resignation.
Reports also indicated that Evans rethought his commitment as well after Leitao’s resignation, but Bennett said Evans — a three-star point guard according to Rivals.com — also told him personally that he would remain at Virginia.
“I’m sure [Spurlock and Evans] had a very good relationship with Coach Leitao,” Bennet said. “Anytime those are the coaches, and all of a sudden they’re not a part of that, that’s different, but they also chose to come here because of everything the University of Virginia stands for. That didn’t change.”
—compiled by Paul Montana
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