May 4, 2004

Fairfax, Va.-George Mason University's men's basketball Head Coach Jim Larranaga announced that Jordan Carter, an Indianapolis, Ind. native, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Patriots beginning as a freshman during the 2004-05 season.

Carter, a 6-foot, 166-pound point guard was a three-year starter for Brebeuf Jesuit High School in Indianapolis, Ind. He averaged 15.7 points, 6.9 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game his senior season for the Braves and led them to a sectional title. He was named to the All-Marion County Second Team his senior season.

"We are pleased to add Jordan (Carter) to an already quality recruiting class," said Larranaga. "He is one of the quickest players we've seen and is an excellent on-ball defender. We are also excited about his athleticism and his ability to create opportunities for his teammates."

Carter was invited and participated in the Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 40 Workout, a mini-camp of drills and games. Last summer, Carter played for the Billy Shepherd Sports AAU team and participated in the Big Time Tournament held in July in Las Vegas, Nev. He was named to the All-Tournament team at the three-day event that is heavily attended by college coaches.

Mason has already signed commitments from area players Folarin Campbell, John Vaughan, and Will Thomas to play next season. Campbell, a 6-4, 200-pound guard, played at Springbrook High School in Silver Spring. Vaughan, a 6-4 guard is out of Laurel High School in Maryland. Thomas is a 6-7, 200-pound, forward from Mount St. Joseph's in Baltimore, Md.