Jordan Dickerson Thread (2012 Prospect)

[Gamecockfan1201]

Rivals: NR
ESPN: Two Star
247: NR

By Phil Kornblut

USC basketball coach Frank Martin has one seven-footer in the fold for the 2012 class and is working another one. Jordan Dickerson is actually 7-1, and a source said Tuesday the Gamecocks have a 50-50 shot at landing him. Dickerson attends the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. He is from Brooklyn where he played at Abraham Lincoln High School. He is close friends with USC commitment Thaddeus Hall. Villanova and Georgetown are two other schools showing interest according to the source. Dickerson's coach at IMG said he's not a finished product but has some offensive skills and gets better daily. He added that Dickerson is a good help defender and shot blocker.

[4gamecockfb]

we need a really tall one down low... glad we're finally recruiting these type of guys

[bobbycock]

I am not even a basketball fan but I am excited about what Coach Martin is doing. It's a new day for Gamecock basketball.

[garnet_black215]

Coach Martin has me excited for basketball again.

[doc]

I would love to see us have two 7 footers on the court at the same time. That would be worth the price of a ticket!

[b381l]

Coach Martin has me excited for basketball again.
I agree....how many of us 2 months ago thought we would be saying this now.

[Gamecockfan1201]

By Phil Kornblut

7-1 center Jordan Dickerson of Brooklyn said Wednesday night he recently received a qualifying ACT score and can now begin to set up official visits. And he said USC will be right in the mix. “I'm definitely giving South Carolina consideration,” he said. “They are one of my top picks for a visit. I talked to Coach Martin a couple of days ago. He said there is a scholarship there for me.” Dickerson said he probably will start taking visits in a couple of weekends. “I'm looking for a school that can develop me and is the best fit for me,” said Dickerson who attends the IMG Academy in Florida. Providence, Dayton, VCU, Florida State and Georgetown are other schools he has heard from. He wants to take some visits before he makes a decision. Last season Dickerson said he averaged 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks per game.

[Roosterboy]

Hey, if he can give us a double-double of 10-10 a night, that will be just fine with me.

[Gamecockfan1201]

Hey, if he can give us a double-double of 10-10 a night, that will be just fine with me.

And the 4 blocks too

[garnet_black215]

10-10 a night from a freshman would be a welcomed addition, that's for sure. Hope we're able to land this guy.

Also, am I the only one who sees themselves accidentally calling this guy JOSH Dickerson quite frequently? I guess the fact that the last names are the same and first names start with the same letter could be a reason.

[Gamecockfan1201]

Taking OV this weekend.

By Phil Kornblut

7-1 center Jordan Dickerson of Alexandria, VA will make an official visit to Providence this weekend. Dickerson currently attends the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL and is being recruited by USC. His uncle told the New York Post Dickerson will make at least two other official visits before making his decision. He did not identify those other visits. Dickerson also ha offers from Auburn, Dayton, DePaul, South Florida, and VCU. He's also drawn interest from St. John's, Arkansas and Florida State. Dickerson attended two years of high school at Lincoln High School in Brooklyn and is close friends with USC commitment Thaddeus Hall. Interest in him spiked recently after he earned a qualifying test score.

[Roosterboy]

Taking OV this weekend.

By Phil Kornblut

7-1 center Jordan Dickerson of Alexandria, VA will make an official visit to Providence this weekend. Dickerson currently attends the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL and is being recruited by USC. His uncle told the New York Post Dickerson will make at least two other official visits before making his decision. He did not identify those other visits. Dickerson also ha offers from Auburn, Dayton, DePaul, South Florida, and VCU. He's also drawn interest from St. John's, Arkansas and Florida State. Dickerson attended two years of high school at Lincoln High School in Brooklyn and is close friends with USC commitment Thaddeus Hall. Interest in him spiked recently after he earned a qualifying test score.

Some pretty good offers and interest in that list in Providence, VCU, Depaul, Dayton, St. John's and FSU.
Hopefully Martin can get this kid in for a visit and get us another big-body post player.

[4gamecockfb]

have we ever had a 7'1 guy? whos been our tallest player?

[JDuro]

Dickerson names a favorite

By Phil Kornblut

7-1 Jordan Dickerson of Brooklyn said Wednesday night Providence is his current favorite. “They seem most interested,” Dickerson said. “I like how they play. That's where I'm sort of leaning, but I'm not saying that's my final (decision).” Dickerson, who attends IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, is going to New York this weekend for a tournament and said he will visit Providence next week. He's not scheduled any other visits but said he's considering taking one to South Carolina. “I spoke with Coach (Frank) Martin last week,” Dickerson said. “He's telling me he still had a spot open for me.” Dickerson also has offers from Auburn, Dayton, DePaul and VCU. He'd like to make his decision before June.


http://www.goupstate.com/article/20120516/PSPORTS02/120519710

[warriorcock]

Glad to see we are getting him on campus. Would be nice to add another big man.

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20120527/PSPORTS02/120529659/-1/PSPORTS

May 27, 2012
Dickerson sets visit to USC

By Phil Kornblut
7-1 center Jordan Dickerson of Alexandria, VA will make his first official visit this week when he goes to Providence Tuesday and Wednesday. And Sunday he will be at USC for an official visit. Dickerson has a tournament in New York this weekend. If he's not in the title game, he will leave for Columbia Sunday morning. If he is, he will head south Sunday night. Auburn is another school Dickerson has been considering but he doesn't have plans for a visit there right now.

[Spur20001]

Glad to see we are getting him on campus. Would be nice to add another big man.

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20120527/PSPORTS02/120529659/-1/PSPORTS

May 27, 2012
Dickerson sets visit to USC

By Phil Kornblut
7-1 center Jordan Dickerson of Alexandria, VA will make his first official visit this week when he goes to Providence Tuesday and Wednesday. And Sunday he will be at USC for an official visit. Dickerson has a tournament in New York this weekend. If he's not in the title game, he will leave for Columbia Sunday morning. If he is, he will head south Sunday night. Auburn is another school Dickerson has been considering but he doesn't have plans for a visit there right now.

He is favoring Providence.

[b381l]

have we ever had a 7'1 guy? whos been our tallest player?
Danny Traylor I think was 7'0" or 7'1".

[Rebel4ever]

I've been waiting on big men to guard the basket, block shots and score when needed. Just hope he and the other 7 footer can shoot free throws at least 60-65%. 70-75% would be better. It is nice to have some trees finally. I'll be going to games this season!

[BornCocky'86]

^
Did I miss something? Did he commit?

[Deanvandam]

Guys, he is favoring Providence,but maybe coach Martin will turn him.:bballcoc:

[brat]

Danny Traylor I think was 7'0" or 7'1".

I remember watching when I was a kid that it was cool that we could put in a front line at the same time that had:

Tom Owens : 6'10"

Tom Riker : 6'11"

Danny Traylor : 7'0"

[Reeser]

He's not favoring providence. He has no favorite. Where are y'all getting he's favoring providence i'd like to see evidence not just a guess.

[warriorcock]

If he is on campus for his official visit, I hope they brought him over to Carolina Stadium yesterday for a taste of what Gamecock nation is all about.

[JDuro]

If he is on campus for his official visit, I hope they brought him over to Carolina Stadium yesterday for a taste of what Gamecock nation is all about.
They did. He was seen with Coach Martin and RJ Slawson at the game.

[ConwayGamecock]

He's not favoring providence. He has no favorite. Where are y'all getting he's favoring providence i'd like to see evidence not just a guess.

It's in the same thread you just posted in, posted about 3 weeks ago:

Dickerson names a favorite

By Phil Kornblut

7-1 Jordan Dickerson of Brooklyn said Wednesday night Providence is his current favorite. “They seem most interested,” Dickerson said. “I like how they play. That's where I'm sort of leaning, but I'm not saying that's my final (decision).”

Doesn't mean that it will stay this way to the end, but that's the best, most recent info we have on who his favorite is....

[warriorcock]

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20120605/PSPORTS02/120609861/-1/PSPORTS

June 05, 2012
Dickerson wraps up USC visit

By Phil Kornblut
7-1 Jordan Dickerson of Alexandria, VA wrapped up his official visit at USC Tuesday. The visit went well but Dickerson is not close on a decision. "He liked it, it was cool," Dickerson's uncle Darrell Crawford said. Crawford was with Dickerson on the visit. "We went to the baseball game (Sunday) and saw the arena. The baseball game was loud." Crawford said they watched the Gamecock players work out and talked with Frank Martin about how Dickerson would fit in. "He said the ball will go into to him on offense and defense," Crawford said. "The ball will go inside-outside. They will go into him everytime." Dickerson also has visited Providence, and his uncle said they are considering visits to Auburn and St. Johns. "St. Johns is hard on our list right now," Crawford said. Dickerson has tournaments in Milwaukee and Las Vegas coming up, so that will delay the decision process. "We're going to go home and sit back and think about the visits so far," Crawford said. "I want him to take another visit so he'll have something to compare." There is no date set for a decision.

[garnet_black215]

Sure hope Coach Martin can pull this one off.

[b381l]

Any news......with Carrera's commit today, is it down to Dickerson or Hall.

[MBCock]

Dickerson is very unlikely at this point