The University at Albany made official three basketball student-athletes signing their National Letters of Intent today, during the early signing period.

It seems as if UAlbany coach Will Brown wants to go big, especially since he will be losing Brian Connelly, Jimmie Covington and Jerel Hastings.

Gavin Glanton, a 6-foot-7 forward from Forrest City, Arkansas, Blake Metcalf, a 6-9 center from Camby, Indiana and Ralph Watts, a 6-5 guard/forward from New York powerhouse Peekskill High School will suit up for the Great Danes in 2009-10.

Here's what Coach Brown had to say about each of the three players.

"Gavin brings a rare combination of athleticism and skill to the floor," Brown explained. "He is explosive, attacks the rim, and has a strong mid-range game. He is very talented and has a bright future."

"Blake is a physical player with a very good skill set," Brown offered. "He can score on the block and shoot the 15-foot to 17-foot jumper. He knows that he is a true center and really likes playing with his back to the basket."

"Ralph is an extremely versatile perimeter player who can impact a game in a variety of ways," Brown said. "He can play all three perimeter positions and is an excellent defender and a very good passer."