Byron Eaton

Offered. Scheduled a visit for 09/25/04 to Cincinnati.

09/18/04: gave a verbal commitment to Oklahoma State.

09/10/04: "Byron Eaton, Lincolns top offensive (football) threat from last season who returned to practice Tuesday after not playing in the teams season-opener." - Denton Record-Chronicle

09/03/04: "Steve Fisher's team is hosting two of the highest-ranked recruits to make official visits to SDSU: Byron Eaton, a point guard from Texas rated among the nation's top 25 players; and Kashif Watson of Las Vegas, ranked the No. 2 wing player on the West Coast. The 5-foot-11 Eaton is out of Dallas Lincoln High and has scheduled official trips to SDSU, LSU, Oklahoma State and Cincinnati. A strong senior season would put him in good position to be named a McDonald's All-American. "I'm looking for a place I can play right away and teammates I get along with," Eaton said. "That's the most important thing to me – that everyone plays together and is on the same page. (Fisher) is real nice and has a great background in coaching. I also have a good relationship with (assistant coach) Gregg Gottlieb. I'm excited about seeing (SDSU)." - San Diego Union Tribune

08/30/04: "he was rumored to be all but locked up for
Oklahoma State, but Eaton insists he remains open. "It's really out
of Oklahoma State and Cincinnati, but now LSU is coming into the
picture, so I'm going to give them a shot," said Eaton. - PrepStars.com

08/27/04: The Bearcats' top priority now is to recruit a point guard. Players now scheduled to visit include: 5-11 Byron Eaton, Dallas, TX; 5-10 Devan Downey, Chester, SC; 6-1 Jo'Van Adams, Houston, TX; and 6-1 Marcus Walker, Kansas City, MO." - HoopMasters.com

08/20/04: "Mark September 17-18th on your calendar as a red letter recruiting weekend, as Byron Eaton should be coming in that weekend with his mother, along with his friends Gerald Green, Terrel Harris and Roderick Flemings. Eaton, Green and Harris will be taking their official visit...of course that is also the alumni BB weekend." - GregSwaim.com

08/20/04: "Listed as the 22nd best player in his class. - Prepstars.com

08/20/04: "It’s really always been Oklahoma State and Cincinnati as my leaders," Eaton admitted. “I like the fact that Oklahoma State lets their guys play. They have John Lucas leaving so I can come in and start. I really don’t want to go somewhere and sit a year. I like Bob Huggins and Cincinnati a lot, but they just got a guard," he added. "That’s why Oklahoma State is a little bit ahead." Separtely, Eaton was listed by Insiders as the 25th best player in his class. - theInsidersHoops.com

08/18/04: "A month ago Oklahoma State appeared to be a near lock for 5'11 Byron Eaton from Dallas (Lincoln) TX, but now Cincinnati is making a strong push." - HoopScoop

08/04/04: "Eaton says his top two are the Cowboys and Cincinnati and he’s going to take some visits. SMU, Texas A&M and LSU are in the mix and could move up. "They have to keep recruiting me, that’s it,” Eaton said of the other programs. “I want to try to sign in the first signing (period). Right now, I know I’m going to take at least three visits." OSU, Cincy and SMU are locks to receive officials and he’ll begin taking them the first week of September." - InsidersHoops.com (4 to 5)

08/03/04: Listed as the 20th best player in his class. - RivalsHoops.com

07/29/04: "Eaton was planning to choose between Oklahoma State and Cincinnati by the end of the July scouting period. He is strong, stocky and efficient — not jet-quick but with enough bounce in his step to penetrate defenses. He will make sound decisions, and he'll hit free throws. "As long as I don't turn the ball over and I get 10 assists, I've had a good game," he says." - DeCourcy, Sporting News

07/26/04: "Cincinnati and Oklahoma State had assistants in the crowd watching Byron Eaton. Those two schools top his list followed by LSU, SMU and Washington." - theInsidersHoops.com

07/25/04: "Byron Eaton, a 5-foot-10 point guard from Dallas (Tex.) Lincoln told College Basketball News that he plans to commit on August 1st. He is expected to choose Oklahoma State, which has already received verbals from Texas natives small forward Roderick Flemings, shooting guard Terrel Harris and forward Gerald Green. The Cowboys had previously received a verbal from point guard Antonio of Liberal (KS) High, but they two sides have parted ways and Hanson has re-opened his recruitment." - theInsidersHoops.com (5 to 4)

07/24/04: "Byron Eaton had narrowed his choice down to Cincinnati and Oklahoma State. Andy Kennedy and Sean Sutton were both on hand to watch him score 15 points Friday afternoon." - RivalsHoops.com (3 to 5)

07/15/04: ". . . Byron Eaton from Dallas (Lincoln) TX, who is expected to announce for the (OSU) Cowboys at any time. . . - HoopScoop

07/15/04: "Eaton showed why he's a high-major talent. He pushed the quickly and used his strong, compact body and low dribble to get to the rack, frequently driving to his left." - PrepStars.com

07/11/04: "It’s time to begin calling him what he is: a bonafide candidate for the McDonald’s game. When it was over, this young man made a statement in front of a crowd containing enough votes to sustain his candidacy as an all-american." - theInsidersHoops.com (3 to 4)

07/09/04: "Byron Eaton’s top three is Oklahoma State, Cincinnati and Georgia Tech. He also likes Arkansas." - TheInsidersHoops.com (1 to 3)

07/07/04: "The (OSU) Cowboys are leading on Eaton, a 5-11 point guard from Dallas Lincoln who said on Monday he is leaning toward OSU but won't announce his decision until late July or early August. Eaton, a two-sport star, also is considering Cincinnati and Georgia Tech." - NewsOK.com

07/01/04: "Dallas (Tex.) Lincoln point guard Byron Eaton could be close to deciding. According to a source close to Eaton, the guard could be on the verge. “He’s kind of close,” the source said. “He likes Oklahoma State. I don’t think he’s going to do anything until his mother approves of it. That’s where he stands right now.” Should Eaton commit, he’ll join small forward Roderick Flemings, shooting guard Terrel Harris and guard Gerald Green as future Cowboys." - theInsidersHoops.com

06/22/04: "It seems like he stands out at every event. Scouts are torn, either you love him or you don’t. Well, we like and it’s because he’s consistent with his effort and result. His Jerome Bettis-frame is built for contact; he finishes strong and gets to the line. He’s an underrated shooter and a tough 5-foot-10 guard." - theInsidersHoops.com

06/17/04: Listed as the 50th best player in his class. - HoopScoop

06/01/04: "A two-sport standout on both the hardwood and the gridiron, 5-foot-10 Bryon Eaton of Dallas, TX says his complete focus is now centered on basketball. (snip) On the recruiting trail, Eaton lists Cincinnati, Louisville, Oklahoma State and Georgia Tech as his current favorites, and said the Cardinals and Bearcats comprised his top two. Eaton may try to make an unofficial visit to UC this summer." - InsideTheVille.com

According to Rivals, Eaton has offers from Okla State, Baylor, Ohio State and Oklahoma - in football. He runs the 40 in 4.4 seconds. He threw 9 touchdown passes and rushed for 12 TDs last year. He averaged 8.6 yds a carry. - Mike Ryan

05/29/04: "Louisville and Cincinnati are the top two," Eaton said when asked if any particular schools stand out above the crowd." - RivalsHoops.com

05/24/04: Named MVP of the Eagles Invitational. He averaged 16.6 ppg in the tourney, and led all scorers with 20 points to go with 6 assists in the title game." - HoopMasters.com

05/04/04: "The 5-11 Eaton could wind up being this year’s Kyle Lowry. They’re similar in their style of play and neither will take much flak from an opponent." - theInsidersHoops.com

Spring 2004 - Ranked the 55th best player in his class - HoopMasters.com

04/25/04: "The 5-11 Eaton has a body for contact and plays the game in attack mode. He puts a lot of pressure on defenses to adjust to him and that’s a gift. He’s a two-sport guy; kind of like Jerome Bettis with a basketball running down a hill." - theInsidersHoops.com

04/13/04: Listed as one of the 15 best players in Texas, regardless of class, and the third best junior. - HoopScoop

March 04 - finished the HS season with the 8th most assists in the Dallas area at 5.6 per game. Also made 36 treys on the year.

02/02/04: Had 24 points (7-14 FG, 8-10 FT), 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 8 steals in a loss against Dallas Seagoville (with LaMarcus Aldridge). - Mike Ryan

undated - a profile of Eaton from Texas Roundball
http://www.texasroundball.com/profiles/ByronEaton.html


09/23/03: "Eaton ran for 345 yards and four touchdowns on 27 carries. He also passed for 42 yards and a touchdown." - Dallas Morning News

07/14/03: "Dallas Lincoln point guard Byron Eaton is regarded as the No. 1 player in the Class of 2005. He has been nationally ranked or recognized since his freshman season, when he was a member of Lincoln's 40-0 Class 5A state championship team. "Byron has qualities you can't teach," Lincoln coach Leonard Bishop said of his 5-11 star. "He's a good point guard who's going to end up a great one. I think he's a can't-miss." - Ft Worth Star-Telegram


03/09/02: As a freshman, Eaton was a guard on the 40-0 Lincoln team that included Chris Bosh, now in the NBA. In beating the previously undefeated Beaumont Ozen team (featuring Kendrick Perkins) Eaton had many of the 27 steals by the Lincoln team. - Mike Ryan