After inking six players in the 2010 class, the University of Virginia has signed three prospects this Early Signing Period of the 2011 class. Landon School (Baltimore, MD) power forward in this week’s EDGE piece). TheSabre.com caught up with Atkins and Jesperson, and ESPN’s Dave Telep gives his thoughts on the class in this “Notes” piece.

ATKINS EXCITED FOR THE CHALLENGE

Atkins, a 6-8, 210-pound prospect, spoke with head coach Tony Bennett this week.

“He welcomed me to the family. He told me he is anxious to get me down there,” Atkins recalled. “He congratulated me.”

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