Position: Forward
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Hampton, Ga.
Previous School: Lovejoy
Height: 6-9
Weight: 220
QUICK HITS:
· Praised for his ability to clean the
class and block shots on the defensive end
· Knack for affecting the game without
having to score a point
· His game has been compared to former
Mississippi State star and current member of the Miami Heat Jarvis
Vanardo
PRIOR TO VCU:
· Tuoyo was a major player in the state of
Georgia and was ranked in the top-20 in the state by many of the
major recruiting services. He was also ranked as high as 84th
nationally.
· Averaged a double-double and earned
All-State accolades during his senior season.
· As a junior, Tuoyo led his Lovejoy squad
to the quarterfinals of the Georgia State 4A playoffs, averaging 12
points, 11 rebounds and five blocks per game.
· Drew recruiting interest from Virginia
Tech, Memphis, Richmond and Georgia Tech.
COACH SMART ON JUSTIN:
“Justin is a phenomenal kid with major upside on both ends of
the floor. His ability to run the floor and block shots make him a
unique talent.”
