Clemson picks up basketball commitment from Virginia guard

Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell Wednesday picked up his first commitment for the 2016 class in Scott Spencer (6-6) of St. George, Va. Spencer averaged 13 points per game last season and thrives on the three point shot.

"Coaches love how I shoot the ball and how consistent I am shooting the ball," Spencer said. "I can score very well. I can finish in the lane and at the rim, shoot off the dribble and on the move."

Spencer was watched by the Clemson coaches in July and he made an unofficial visit last weekend. The vibe he felt from Brownell convinced him to make his decision.

"Every time I talked to him, when I went on my visit, I could tell by looking in his eyes he really trusts me and has faith in me," Spencer said. "That's all I need in a coach. That's a big part of why I chose to go to Clemson."

Spencer saw the work being done at Littlejohn Coliseum plus he got a look at the dorms and the academic side of campus. All of that added to his desire to join the program.

"It's something I can't wait for," he said. "I think I'll fit in perfect."

Spencer also has offers from Kansas State, East Carolina, Murray State, Richmond, Hofstra, Wofford and others in basketball. He's also a receiver in football and has an offer for that sport from Boston College plus strong interest from Virginia and Virginia Tech. But he said basketball is his thing and he is set for that sport with Clemson. He will sign in November.

Other Notes

▪  Also Wednesday, the Clemson baseball team landed a commitment from 2017 RHP Sam Keating (6-2 170) of Fort Myers, FL. Last season Keating was 5-2 with a 0.99 ERA and 54 strikeouts. He also hit .403 with a homer and 23 RBIs.

▪  IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL held it's media day Wednesday and two of it's players said they will take official visits to Clemson this fall. Defensive end Shavar Manuel said he will visit Clemson, Auburn, LSU and Florida. He's undecided on a fifth visit and linebacker Rahshaun Smith, a Clemson commitment, will also take official visits to Auburn and LSU.

This story was originally published August 5, 2015 at 4:29 PM.