YOUNG HARRIS - Devin Hampton of Midland, Texas recently joined the Young Harris College Mountain Lion Men's Tennis 2011 recruiting class.

Hampton comes to Young Harris as a very accomplished junior player. Currently Hampton is ranked #133 in Texas boys 18’s and he is also #1156 ranked player in the boys 18's in the United States according to tennisrecruiting.net.

Young Harris head coach Jacob Turner believes that the signing of Devin Hampton will help the Mountain Lions to compete against some of the best men's tennis programs next year. Coach Turner stated, "Devinis a very good player and has been playing very well over the past couple of years. Devin has a lot to learn, but he is willing to learn and I feel with the right coaching he can become a very good collegiate tennis player."

Dawson visited Young Harris College in November and gave Coach Turner his verbal commitment to the Mountain Lions in April. "I was really excited when Devin called me to give his verbal commitment. I believe that Devin has a lot to offer the Young Harris men’s tennis program, and I really looking to working with Devin over the next 4 years," said Coach Turner.