Mikael Hopkins (Dematha) , gave a verbal commitment to Georgetown yesterday and shortly after so did his Team Takeover teammate Brandon Ford (Gwynn Park). 

I'm just real excited , it's the happiest day of my life" , noted Ford via phone last night on choosing to commit to Loyola University in Baltimore , Md. The 6'2" combo guard was tabbed Prince George's County First Team last season for his play on the hardwood , but he also boasts a 3.7gpa and noted that he chose Loyola for more than just a future in basketball.

"I chose Loyola because of the help in the long run academically , and for connections that will last a lifetime" , explained Brandon as his Father ,  Ford Sr. shared similar views on the guard who also had offers from Howard , American and Winthrop. "They just came at him harder , they just showed what kind of support they have for him" shared his "Pops" who was equally excited about his 18 year old son.