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Joe Latas

Position C Height 6-11 Weight 260 School Chanel Hometown Bedford, OH Incoming Year 2007
Offered By Cleveland State

Initially posted by NickSkin on 03/14/06 at 4:51 pm

2007 PROSPECT: 11 points and 10 rebounds as a Junior.  Transfer from St. Edwards.  A true Center with scoring ability. 

03/14/06

Posted by NickSkin at 5:12 pm

Named as a “Standout” at the 2005 Five Star Basketball camp.  Five Star Website

Hoopscoop considers Joe the #4 Center in Ohio behind Dallas Lauderdale, Keenan Ellis, Aaron Pogue.  hoopscoop

04/06/06

Posted by NickSkin at 11:59 am

7-foot-0 Joe Latas has shown major improvements in his game this past season.

He averaged 11.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks a game.  Latas is big, tough and takes up a lot of space in the middle. He has a nice jump hook with either hand, and his post moves have improved to the point that he now has three good inside moves to go to at any time. Joe’s biggest weakness is his lack of condition.

Interest from San Diego State, Wyoming, Penn State, and Northwestern, Miami, Akron, Kent, BG, Ohio, as well as A-10 schools.

Latas compete in AAU with CBC team. 

06/18/06

Posted by NickSkin at 10:44 am

Joe has committed to Cleveland State.

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