FULTON -- Donovan Weigel, one of Fulton boys basketball's "big three," officially signed to play college basketball in town with William Woods University Tuesday at Fulton High School.
This season, Weigel led the team with 2.2 blocks per game while recording eight points per game, 6.6 rebounds per game and 2.4 assists per game. His numbers were good enough to earn first-team all-conference.
Each of the Hornets' boys basketball's "big three" excelled in different aspects of the game, and for Weigel, it was his end-to-end plays and shot-blocking ability.
"Donovan changed our defense every time he was on the court," Fulton coach Justin Gilmore said. "His length and instincts changed the way teams played and allowed us to be a great defensive team. Donovan was one of our better ball handlers and was a great pressure release for us. He has an all-around game; he can shoot, dribble, pass and play outstanding defense. His leadership is probably what separates him from most, though.
"Donovan is always willing to help out teammates, and he has such a high basketball IQ that he's an extension of us coaches on the court. Donovan battle(d) a couple (of) injuries over his high school career but his hard work and dedication to get back to full strength this year was something I won't forget. He's a competitor and a leader, and we cannot wait to watch him play at the next level!"