New Miami University (Ohio) head coach John Cooper received a verbal commitment from in-state guard Geovonie McKnight (Middletown, Ohio/Middletown H.S.) over the weekend, according to WLWT.com.

McKnight averaged 19.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists as a senior while leading the Middies to the Ohio Division I regional final. He is the first incoming recruit for the Redhawks.