According to multiple sources, Coach Gillispie has secured yet another 2011 commitment, this one coming from Cameron Forte, a wing forward from Tempe, Arizona. There is some dispute over Cameron's height as he is listed at anywhere from 6'5 to 6'7, with rumors of a late growth spurt. However, there is no disputing his ability to score the basketball, at least at the high school level. He apparently averaged over 30 points per game this past season, including multiple 40+ point outbreaks and a 60 point performance. While not a prolific 3 point or free throw shooter, he is supposed to be extremely athletic and capable of getting to the basket and finishing (at least against Arizona high school competition). Most of the video footage available on the internet is of him dunking and catching lobs. The one clip I found of his jump shot shows unorthodox form with his off hand playing too big of a role in his shot. However, it is nothing that is uncorrectable. There are internet whispers of a bad attitude and a disinterest in playing defense. Given the way Gillispie operates, that means that he is a candidate to not be around come this time next year. Given the state of the program, there is sense not taking a flier on a 6'6ish wing athlete with good upside. Even if on the surface he is a long shot to stick for 4 years.
According to his Rivals profile, Cameron held scholarship offers from Fresno State, Hofstra, and Seton Hall. He was planning to attend a prep school in hopes of attaining more prestigious scholarship offers until Gillispie convinced him to enroll in Lubbock this fall. Because he was unsigned and intent on going to prep school in the fall, he has been eligible to play in organized tournaments this summer. Given the timing of his verbal commitment, this is likely where he was discovered by the Tech staff. His summer team, the Arizona Magic, is arguably the most prestigious Arizona traveling squad.
Here are a few youtube clips of Cameron dunking:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOfzB6r3miE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PEku-IFX7w
And here is one of a classmate of his freestyle on his behalf:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKK-VFMg2Ys
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