Frank Martin breaks down latest USC signing class

South Carolina men’s basketball coach Frank Martin on Wednesday announced the signing of six student-athletes set to join the Gamecocks beginning with the 2017-18 season.

▪  David Beatty (G - 6-4 – 200 – Philadelphia, Pa. – Imhotep Institute Charter High School). “David is a fierce competitor,” Martin said. “He is a multi-skilled guard that plays much bigger than his frame actually is. He has played the point and small forward during his career. His ability to score and get to the foul line translate to college basketball.”

▪  Frank Booker (G – 6-4 – 200 – Augusta, Ga. – Westside High School/Oklahoma/FAU) .“Frank brings an unbelievable amount of experience to our locker room,” Martin said. “He is a 6’4” 3-point shooter who has continued to grow his game. During his time at Oklahoma, he was a rotation player for a Sweet 16 team. He will fit in with our mindset and our quest to continue to build our program with NCAA Tournament expectations.”

▪  Jason Cudd (C/F – 7-0 – 250 – Myrtle Beach, S.C. – Socastee High School). “Jason is the biggest player that I have ever recruited,” Martin said. “He has an understanding of how to play in the low post, which in our system is a great fit. He has soft hands and the ability to shoot the basketball. We are extremely excited for who he is becoming.”

▪  Ibrahim Doumbia (F – 6-8 – 220 – Mali – Miami Country Day School). “Ibrahim brings an athleticism that is going to have people speaking about him for a long time,” Martin said. “He can really shoot the basketball. He is a flier that will have some incredible dunks and blocked shots in his career here.”

▪  Felipe Haase (F – 6-10 – 250 – Osorno, Chile – Miami (Fla.) Christian School). “Felipe has unbelievable international experience playing for his home country’s national team,” Martin said. “He has spent the last two years in high school in the United States adapting to the American game. He brings unbelievable skill for a 6’9” player. He can really pass and shoot, and he has to continue to make the adjustment to the physicality of college basketball.”

▪  Justin Minaya (F – 6-7 – 190 – Harrington Park, N.J. – Northern Valley at Old Tappan). “Justin is a unique player because of his size and skill,” Martin said. “I’ve seen him play the point, but he is a more natural fit on the wing. He has a great mind for the game and a great skill package with a mindset coming from a baseball general manager, so there is an understanding of winning and team that we as coaches are always looking for.”

Beatty, Cudd, Doumbia, Haase and Minaya each have four years of eligibility, while Booker, a graduate transfer, has one year of eligibility remaining.

This story was originally published June 21, 2017 at 4:04 PM with the headline "Frank Martin breaks down latest USC signing class."