San Marcos, Texas – Texas State head men's basketball coach Doug Davalos announced that Ray Dorsey and Darius Richardson signed a national letter of intent to play for the Bobcats beginning in the fall of 2012.

“We are excited to add two immediate impact guards to our program,” said Davalos. “Both players are used to leading their prospective teams and winning; a great combination.”

Ray Dorsey l Lewisville, Texas l Lewisville HS

Dorsey is a 6-foot-3, 170-pound guard from No. 12 Lewisville High School, which is coached by Gary Collier. Dorsey has been a two-year starter for the Farmers who were most recently coached by Henry Thomas. As a junior, Dorsey was named to the District 8-5A first team. He averaged 12.1 ppg, 4.6 apg and 3.8 rpg in 2011. He's been able to work on his game more while playing for the Dallas Showtyme in the offseason.

“Ray Dorsey is an outstanding lead guard.  At 6'3 170 lbs, he is pound for pound one of the toughest guards we have recruited,” Davalos said. “His versatility as a slasher, scorer, defender and playmaker will fit in well in our uptempo system. Ray has helped Lewisville continue to be a winning program and playoff contender in one of the toughest districts in the state.”

Darius Richardson l Fort Bend, Texas l Bush HS l Baton Rouge Community College

Richardson, a 6-foot-4, 205 pound guard will transfer to Texas State as a sophomore. He is sitting out the 2011-12 season per Division I transfer rules, after having played last year for Southland foe UT Arlington. While with the Mavericks, Richardson started 15 of 22 games and averaged 7.9 ppg and 3.0 rpg. Richardson played high school basketball at Fort Bend Bush for Ronnie Courtney, where he led the Broncos to the 2010 Class 5A State Championship. A former first team all-state selection, Richardson was named the most valuable player of the state championship game. He also played for the Houston Hoopstars AAU squad.

“Darius Richardson is used to being a clutch player in do or die games,” said Davalos. “In elimination games in each of the previous two seasons (HS State Championship and vs. UTSA), he was the leading scorer and most dominant player for his team.  He is a proven scorer and a tough defender.  At 6'4 and 205 lbs he will be one of the most physically gifted guards in our conference.”