WASHINGTON - Head Men's Basketball Coach Patrick Ewing announced that Georgetown has signed James Akinjo to a National Letter of Intent and that Omer Yurtseven will transfer to the Hilltop.
Akinjo, a 6-0, 160-pound guard will be eligible for the 2018-19 season as a member of the Georgetown Class of 2022. The four-star product (Richmond, Calif./Salesian College Preparatory) was named the MVP of the Peach Jam last summer after averaging 18.7 points and 6.7 assists during the tournament.
Yurtseven, a Turkish-born 7-0, 245-pound center will transfer from NC State and will be eligible to play in the 2019-20 season.