2 - Jamon GordonPosition: Guard
Class: Freshman
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 190 lbs.
High School: Andrew Jackson
Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla.
Combo guard who signed with the Hokies last fall ... Good shooter who penetrates well ... Should challenge for immediate playing time this fall ... Should become a good defensive player ... Probably the most athletic player among the newcomers ... Will need to continue to work hard in the weight room this season.
High School: Played four seasons and earned three varsity letters for Coach Jackie Simmons at Andrew Jackson H.S. ... Three-time all-city selection ... All-state as a junior and senior ... Scored 38 points against Meridian H.S., and 33 points versus nationally-ranked St. Raymond H.S., of the Bronx, N.Y. ... All-tournament in the City of Palms Classic ... Led the state of Florida in steals as a junior and senior, also had the most steals in the state final, four, as a senior.
Personal: Jamon Gordon ... Born July 18, 1984, in Jacksonville, Fla. ... Son of Victrina Lucas ... Has an older sister, Jamie ... Enrolled in university studies.