Canterbury Duo Signs
Branden Aughburns and Koree Hargraves both signed National Letters of Intent on Monday according to Canterbury head coach Keith Rado.
Hargraves signed with Dominican after making a verbal commitment to the division II school earlier in the winter.
Aughburns had been the best available big man left on the board in New England's 2015 class but picked up a pair of division I offers in the past week from Hampton and Charleston Southern after running with the New York Rens on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit.
He pledged to Hampton on Monday after taking an official visit to their Virginia campus this weekend.
Hargraves and Aughburns were both instrumental in Canterbury's run to the NEPSAC Class B championship. Aughburns was named third team All New England while Hargraves earned honorable mention recognition.
"Branden and Koree are special kids who will be missed by everyone in the Canterbury Community. Having coached them for three years I will cherish the memories we had together on and off the basketball court," Rado told the New England Recruiting Report.
Hargraves is a coach's son, originally from New Jersey, who starred with Wayne PAL on the AAU circuit. He's evolved from a player who many considered to be a wing earlier in his career into a true point guard who can facilitate for those around him.
"Koree is a true leader on and off the basketball court. Every game he fills every part of the stat sheet," Rado said. "Although he is soft spoken his game speaks volumes."
Aughburns is originally from New York and has made huge strides over the years, especially with regard to his mobility and athleticism. Now, he's a true center with a unique combination of tools, who should continue to improve at the next level.
"Branden has improved tremendously over the last three years," Rado said. "His potential and continued improvement will make him a great college player. The impact he left on Canterbury's Basketball program will not soon be forgotten."
Branden Aughburns
Keith Rado
Koree Hargraves