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Oregon State basketball has added another recruit for the upcoming 2019-20 season. Dearon Tucker is a 6-foot-10 power forward from Irving, Texas. He announced his commitment to the Beavers on Twitter Friday afternoon.
Corvallis Oregon, Y’all ready ? #GoBeavs 110% Committed pic.twitter.com/4pgmtoIWMS
— Dearon Tucker (@thatboy_tuck) June 28, 2019
Dearon Tucker is a 3-star recruit according to 247 sports. He was also offered by Baylor, Depaul, Wake Forest, Penn State and Coastal Carolina. Just over a week ago Tucker released his top four schools on Twitter.
"I used to pray for times like this, to rhyme like this..." pic.twitter.com/XJBjwHV556
— Dearon Tucker (@thatboy_tuck) June 19, 2019
Tucker should fit seamlessly into Oregon State’s frontcourt which is looking for reliable playmakers in the post. Dearon Tucker is an intriguing forward and could help fill the void after Warren Washington’s transfer. Tucker isn’t as long as Washington, but he is a physical big that will be able to rebound on both ends of the court. It’s a big pickup for Oregon State and Tucker should help them this upcoming season.