CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) -
David Nyarsuk a 7'1", 230-pound center from Juba, Sudan, has signed a letter of financial aid to attend the University of Cincinnati and play basketball for the Bearcats this season.
Head coach Mick Cronin made the announcement on Monday.
Nyarsuk has been cleared to play immediately by the NCAA and will have two years of eligibility at UC, beginning with the 2012-13 campaign. He played the last two seasons at Mountain State University, an NAIA school in Beckley, W.Va.
"We are very excited to add David to the Bearcat family," Cronin said. "He was a top 20 prospect at his position coming out of high school and has proven to be a great shot blocker as a college player. He is a wonderful person and will be a great addition to our team."
During his stay with the Cougars, Nyarsuk helped guide the program to the 2011 NAIA Division I national championship game, the 2012 national semifinals and a 59-15 combined record. He ranked second in the nation in blocks as a freshman (97) and sophomore (102) while averaging 10.2 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.8 blocks during his two seasons.
Nyarsuk ranked as the 19th-best center in the 2010 recruiting class, according to ESPN.
At 7'1", Nyarsuk will be the tallest player in program history. Previously, only three players have been listed as tall as 7-0 at UC: Marty Dow (1987), Anthony McClain (2008-11) and Mike Reicheneker (1991-92).
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