TOWSON, Md. – Towson head basketball coach Pat Skerry has announced the signing of Justin Gorham, Zane Martin and J.J. Matthews to National Letter's of Intent to attend the University and begin playing for the Tigers in the fall of 2016.
 
"I am thrilled with the class we have signed.  They will represent our University and our program very well," said Skerry.  "It is a talented class that fills our needs and all three guys will make an impact immediately.
 
"Our assistant coaches, Jim McCarthy, Bruce Shingler and Kevin Clark, and our staff did an amazing job in showing these signees that Towson University, its athletic programs and men's basketball is a first-rate place to be a student-athlete.  We cannot wait for these young men to arrive on campus." 
 
McCarthy was the lead recruiter in the signing of Gorham and Martin, while Shingler was the lead recruiter on Matthews.
 
Justin Gorham, F, 6-7, 215, Baltimore, Md. (Calvert Hall H.S.)
Plays for head coach John Bauersfeld at Calvert Hall High School…helped the Cardinals sweep Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association Class A Conference and Baltimore Catholic Tournament championships as a junior…averaged 10.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game in being named the BCL Most Improved Player…earned second-team all-conference honors…had a last-second tip-in inside SECU Arena to give the Cardinals a 53-52 victory over John Carrol in the BCL Championship game…spent last July playing for the DC Thunder AAU program coached by Zack Suber…rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com.
 
"Justin is a versatile forward who can affect the game in a variety of ways," said Skerry.  "He can rebound, make threes, handle the ball and defend multiple positions.  He comes from a great high school program at nearby Calvert Hall and Coach John Bauersfeld.  I'm very excited about his potential."
 
Zane Martin, G, 6-4, 190, Philadelphia, Pa. (Ss. Neumann-Goretti H.S.)
Plays for head coach Carl Arrigale at Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School…averaged 16.0 points per game as a junior in helping the Saints claim their fifth PIAA state championship…earned Second-Team All-Catholic League honors…played AAU for Team Final Black coached by Calvin Gilbert…scored 42 points, hitting eight three-pointers in the 17U finals at the Hoop Group Jam Fest this past July.
 
"Zane is a strong and physical combo guard," said Skerry.  "He can score the ball and I'm very impressed with his ability to make plays for his teammates.  He won a state championship last year playing for Carl Arrigale at Neumann-Goretti High School and knows what it takes to win games in a competitive environment."
 
J.J. Matthews, F, 6-8, 230, Midlothian, Va. (Millwood School)
Plays for head coach Brandon Jones at the Millwood School…averaged 13.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game in helping the Bobcats to a 23-10 record as a junior…played AAU for the River City Reign, coached by Chris Herron…rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com.
 
"JJ is a strong and skilled forward who can rebound and score, and give us a physical presence on the defensive end," said Skerry.   "He has a soft touch around the rim and can step away from the basket as well.   I'm really excited for the impact JJ can make on our front line for years to come."
 
The Tigers open the 2015-16 season Nov. 14 as they travel to face La Salle.  Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. and can be heard live on TowsonTigers.com.