CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel head men's basketball coach Duggar Baucom announced the signing of Tony Carpio and Colby McAllister. Both players will join the Bulldogs in the fall of 2022.
 
"I am extremely thankful to my staff who worked tirelessly to sign an excellent class," said Baucom. "We are excited to have Colby and Tony join our basketball program. They are exceptional young men and excellent students who will flourish in The Citadel's military academic structure. Both have unique skill sets that should allow them to make immediate contributions on the basketball court.
 
"Both Tony and Colby have played for excellent coaches and have a pedigree of winning. We welcome them both, along with their families, to our Bulldog community."
 
Tony Carpio, F, 6-8, 220, Suwanee, Georgia (Providence Christian Academy)
Plays for head coach Joey Thacker at Providence Christian Academy…preseason all-state selection…earned second-team all-state and first-team all-region honors as a junior after averaging 17.2 points and 10.1 rebounds per game…named an All-Gwinnett County Scholar-Athlete…honorable mention all-region selection after averaging 8.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game as a sophomore…averaged 3.7 points and 3.4 rebounds as a freshman…mother played basketball at Army West Point, while father ran track at Army West Point…plays AAU for the Atlanta All-Stars, coached by Ben Miller.
 
"Tony is a physical player who can score both inside and out," said Baucom. "He is an aggressive rebounder who secures rebounds out of his area, and also steps out and consistently makes three-point shots. He is fierce competitor and plays with an intensity we admire. Tony's versatility makes him a perfect fit for our style of play."
 
Colby McAllister, G, 6-4, 185, Spanish Fort, Alabama (Spanish Fort)
Plays for head coach Jimbo Tolbert at Spanish Fort High School…averaged 16.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in helping the Toros to the 6A Alabama Southeast Regional championship and a state runner-up finish…earned third-team all-state and second-team all-coastal honors…plays AAU for Team Marreese Speights AL Select.
 
"Colby brings unique size for a guard who can score and distribute the ball," said Baucom. His athletic ability allows him to guard multiple positions. Colby can finish at the rim, however his greatest asset is his accuracy and range on his three-point shot. He plays with a lot of passion and leads by example on the court."
 
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