MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Olive Branch High's D.J. Jeffries and East High's Malcolm Dandridge signed National Letters of Intent Wednesday to play for the University of Memphis and coach Penny Hardaway.
Jeffries and Dandridge signed NLIs on the first day of the early signing period and become the initial members of the 2019 class.
Jeffries, a 6-foot-7 forward, was a highly sought prospect. He is ranked No. 1 overall in Mississippi and is the No. 9 power forward in the nation, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. ESPN ranks Jeffries as a five-star recruit and Rivals and 247Sports list him as a four-star prospect.