FightOnState.com: Hoop Team Lands First Commitment:
“The early-signing period for college basketball does not start until November. But Ed DeChellis and his staff have already secured their initial commitment. Blue-chip forward David Jackson, not to be confused with the juco guard of the same name who signed with PSU in the spring, announced for the Nittany Lions Wednesday.
“The confusion began when Penn State received a verbal commitment from a David Jackson in the spring.
“Many folks just assumed it was the David Jackson who starred at Kennedy-Catholic High in Hermitage, Pa., as a junior in 2004-05. The 6-foot-7, 190-pounder led his team to the PIAA A title game and scored 26 points to go along with seven rebounds in a losing effort. What’s more, he was (and is) coached by Tim Loomis, a former Nittany Lion assistant. …”