Hampton Crabber Marquis Godwin (2017 Prospect)thought he might have found a home at the University of Richmond, but something didn’t feel right, he didn’t feel as if this would be where he would call home for the next few years. Well, it would be an irony that some describe the way Marquis runs the court similar to the way a king runs his castle. Irony or not Marquis eventually decommitted to the University of Richmond to finally sign his letter of intent to become a Monarch and play at Old Dominion University. Everyone involved is winning in this situation, but most importantly Marquis is happy. He was one of the most highly scouted players in this area, just about every school nearby wanted Godwin to bring his talent to their program, unfortunately for all the other institutions ODU was the winner. …show more content…
I always dreamed of playing college basketball, I always dreamed about National Signing Day. Thankful for everyone who helped me get here especially Boo Williams I probably wouldn’t be signing on this day if it wasn’t for him he really is a big part of my journey. I have been visiting ODU since my freshman year when they offered me, I've been going to their games since like 10th grade. It is a home atmosphere, it just felt like the right school after I decommitted from Richmond because it was not my best situation, so there was no question I was going to Old Dominion, they were my second best choice at the time.” Godwin would go on to elaborate on who else besides Boo Williams were big supporters for him, “My dad, Tyrod Taylor ( Buffalo Bills starting QB, former Hampton Crabber, Virginia Tech Alumni), and my