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Weaver’s Kaden Gooden Flips Commitment from Jacksonville State to Wofford

Weaver all-state multi-sport standout Gooden, previously committed to Jacksonville State, flips to Wofford.

By Joe Medley

WEAVER — Coaching changes bring commitment changes, and Weaver’s Kaden Gooden announced his flip Monday.

Previously committed to Jacksonville State, Gooden announced his flip to Wofford during a ceremony in the Weaver High gymnasium.

Gooden removed a Jax State hoodie to reveal a Wofford T-shirt. Family quickly changed the contents of a memorabilia table from red-and-white Jax State items to black-and-gold Wofford items.

Video of the ceremony, plus a video interview with Gooden and a photo gallery are below:

Videos by Joe Medley

Photo gallery by Joe Medley

Weaver’s Kaden Gooden reveals a flip in his commitment during Monday’s signing celebration in the Weaver High gymnasium.

Weaver’s Kaden Gooden reveals a flip in his commitment during Monday’s signing celebration in the Weaver High gymnasium.

Weaver’s Kaden Gooden reveals a flip in his commitment during Monday’s signing celebration in the Weaver High gymnasium.

Weaver’s Kaden Gooden reveals a flip in his commitment during Monday’s signing celebration in the Weaver High gymnasium.

Weaver’s Kaden Gooden signs during Monday’s celebration in the Weaver High gymnasium.

Kaden Gooden’s Weaver memorabilia decorates a table at his signing ceremony Monday.

A memorabilia table is decorated with Jacksonville State items before Kaden Gooden’s signing ceremony Monday.

A family member places Wofford memorabilia and gear on a table during Kaden Gooden’s signing celebration Monday.

Kaden Gooden poses with his mother Shakeia during Monday’s signing celebration in the Weaver High gymnasium.

Kaden Gooden poses for pictures with Jesse and Rebekah Gannaway during Monday’s signing celebration in the Weaver High gymnasium.

Kaden Gooden poses for pictures with friends during Monday’s signing celebration in the Weaver High gymnasium. Pictured from left are Brandon Jolliff, Chloe Collison, KeShawn Allen, Gooden, Damerion Whelch, Matthew Ward, Ansley Montgomery, Gracie Duncan and Harper Williams.

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