Penn basketball adds five freshmen

The Class of 2012 is in the fold for Penn basketball coach Glen Miller.

The Quakers have added five freshmen, with point guard Zach Rosen (6-foot), swingman Rob Belcore (6-6), and forwards Larry Loughery (6-5), Garvin Hunt (6-10) and Mike Howlett (6-9) set to don Quakers uniforms this fall.

Rosen, who averaged 14.5 points and 7.2 assists for St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, N.J., is likely to have the most immediate impact. He also received interest from Louisville and Gonzaga.

Loughery, who heads to Penn from Academy of the New Church, also played at St. Joseph's Prep.

Hunt, a native of the Bahamas, played at Sagemont Upper School in Sagemont, Fla. Belcore attended Loyola Academy in Chicago, and Howlett is from the New Hampton School in New Hampton, N.H.

"We filled a need at every spot on the floor," Miller said. "These guys can play multiple positions."

- Kevin Tatum