Best To Charlotte

Tyler Best, a 6-9, 220 pound power forward from Central Catholic High in Lafayette, Indiana, signed a National Letter of Intent with the Charlotte 49ers.

Best, who earlier appeared headed to Purdue, averaged 16.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game this past season as he became Central Catholic's all-time career leader in assists.

"Tyler has a chance to be a very productive player in our system," said Charlotte head coach Bobby Lutz. "He's a post player who can compete inside but also possesses excellent perimeter skills. Perhaps his biggest assets are his shooting and passing abilities. He's an excellent passer and shooter for a big guy and over his career he can play both post positions for us."

Best joins 6-8 power forward Curtis Withers and 6-6 swingman Vincent Grier as members of Charlotte's class of 2002.