Weber is the No. 12 ranked player in the state of Virginia and No. 25 ranked player in Washington D.C.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 17, 2019) -- East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes and his staff announced on Friday that Charlie Weber (Owings, Md.) has signed his scholarship papers to join the Buccaneer program starting this upcoming 2019-2020 season.

Weber, a 6-foot-9, 212-pound forward, played at Bishop O’Connell High School in Alexandria, Va., where he totaled 1,143 points and 680 rebounds in his career. The Owings, Md. native is the No. 12 ranked player in the state of Virginia via Prep Hoops and No. 25 ranked player in Washington D.C. by Capitol Hoops. Weber earned second team all-state and second team all-conference honors, while being named MVP of the DMV Tipoff Classic after finishing with 23 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in a win over St. Charles. Along with his impressive numbers put up on the hardwood, Weber has also excelled in the classroom where he is a four-year honor roll student.

“Charlie is a multi-talented player with really good size and athleticism,” said Forbes. “He can shoot the three, play with his back to the basket, and drive the ball. We haven’t had a player with his size and offensive skill set since I’ve been at ETSU.

“Charlie played in the best high school basketball league in America – Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. He was coached by Joe Wootten, the son of Hall of Fame coach, Morgan Wootten. Bishop O’Connell not only plays in the best league, in addition they travel the country each year playing the best competition throughout the United States. Not only did his coaches highly recommend him, but opposing coaches in his league raved about his abilities and toughness. Our staff is very excited to have Charlie and his family join our program.”

Weber’s high school coach Joe Wootten says the Bucs are getting an athletic player who can stretch the floor and has his best basketball still in front of him.

“Charlie has a great inside/out game. He can stretch the floor, rebound the ball and is athletic,” said Wootten, whose team reached the semifinals of the Virginia Private School State Tournament. “Charlie’s best basketball is in front of him.”

For his career, Weber shot 55 percent from the field, 48 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent at the free throw line. His father, Rick Weber, was a former assistant coach at Old Dominion and sister, Mattie Weber, played volleyball at Stetson.

For more information on the Buccaneer men’s basketball program, visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the men’s basketball tab.