Stacey Poole Thread (2010 Prospect)

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3 star Shooting Guard from Jacksonville, Florida

Offers from USC, Clemson, Florida State, Marquette, Miami, and Indiana

Bio: http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=64429&sport=2

Offerd last month and a player we really like..He is blowing up in AAU.

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By Phil Kornblut
USC and Clemson are strongly in the mix for 6-5 Stacey Poole of Jacksonville, FL. The combo-guard has offers from those two along with Indiana, Florida, Xavier and Miami. He also has interest in Oklahoma and Louisville. Poole sais the Gamecocks and Tigers have been on him for some time. "South Carolina has been there since day one," he said. "They really want me to come in and make an impact in their program. And I feel I can go and drop 20 or 30 (points) on anybody. That's how I feel. Clemson is one of the programs that's been there since day one. They have real good interest in me. I like the coaching staff and stuff like that. I like everything about Clemson." Earlier this month Poole made unofficial visits to Clemson and Miami and attended a team camp at USC. He does not have a favorite and he plans to sign early. Last season Poole averaged 26 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists per game.


Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090622/PSPORTS02/906239985/-1/PSPORTS

[MauldinCock87]

Theres an article on him on the Rivals basketball recruiting page.

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By Phil Kornblut
6-5 Stacey Poole of Jacksonville, FL says Oklahoma and Kentucky recently offered him. He also has offers from USC, Clemson, Florida, Indiana, Xavier and Miami. Poole said his father has been dealing with the recruiters for him and recently talked to the coaches from USC and Clemson. "They remain strongly interested," Poole said. Poole said he is focusing on USC, Clemson, Kentucku, Indiana and Oklahoma. He does not have a favorite and plans to take more visits. He has been to Clemson and USC and said he probably will revisit both during the football season. He would like to make is decision in early September.


Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090804/PSPORTS02/908059989/-1/PSPORTS


damnit, damnit, damnit.

[happygilmore527]

I'm guessing the damnit's are for Oklahoma and Kentucky offering.

[THEUSCFAN01]

He's 5 star now. On his profile it says that he has the highest interest in us.

[CoverTwo]

That was before the Cats offered.

The two biggest threats to us are Florida & Kentucky...with Kentucky just offering and Florida is waiting I believe.

If he still plans to announce in September, I think we have a strong shot...but if he drags it out, not good.

[THEUSCFAN01]

Michael boynton is recruiting him i think what has made boynton a good recruiter is that he is young and can easily relate to the players he recruits. In the end its us and uk imo with clemson trying to sneak in. Calipari has shown when he's not changing sat scores for his players he is a good recruiter.

[THEUSCFAN01]

Off topic check out my rivals state rankings for 2010 in football and the new espnu 150 thread i made.

[THEUSCFAN01]

SICK DUNK STACEY POOLE!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKEDKzNKWm0

[uscballer101]

check out his other dunks...

[THEUSCFAN01]

there are only 2 on youtube

[MBGCock]

Wow 3* to a 5* jump impresive.

[THEUSCFAN01]

He has been great in aau play that is why there was a huge jump. In bball recruiting it is really aau that matters when they grade a player. High school does not really matter. EX. 1 Darius Morrow. Ranked extremely low because he was not on an aau team. If he does well in aau the scholarships will come. He has done very well in camps too. He is just lakeem jackson #2 except maybe a little better athlete and better shooter maybe.

[uscballer101]

Lakeem is in the Strom working out and playing bball everyday this summer... Thats a good sign that he cares...

[THEUSCFAN01]

Thats cuz lakeem knows that he can beat out raley ross for a starting job. I think raley ross is a better 6th man than starter. Lakeem is in my mind more confident than brandis on the bball court.

[tiger 701]

clemson leads for him now

http://clemson.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?sid=911&script=content.asp&cid=972886&fid=&tid=&mid=

[gamecockphan]

WTF went wrong? Horn better get on this kid.

[tiger 701]

in a recent interview with a kentucky site, he said they were in the lead. i think he is going to visit there and indiana before he decides.

[MBGCock]

Ive been reading and they say it is going to be a USC/UK battle and that uk wants him to hold off on his answer so the sooner he signs the better chance we have at landing him.

Awesome.

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By Phil Kornblut
College basketball recruiters can begin their in home visits Wednesday. Thursday, Clemson head coach Oliver Purnell and USC head coach Darrin Horne will make their in home visits with 6-5 Stacey Poole of Jacksonville, FL. Kentucky coach John Calipari is scheduled to visit September 13th. "I'm going to be looking to get more of a feel for the coaches," Poole said. "I want to look at where they see me at in their program and the things they have to offer me." Poole has visited Clemson and USC unofficially and isn't sure he'll take official visits with them. He might visit them again if he doesn't make a decision first. He will visit Kentucky officially September 19th. He said he probably will take an unofficial visit to Indiana. Poole said USC seemed to be making the strongest push for him but he doesn't have a favorite.


Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090908/PSPORTS02/909089932/-1/PSPORTS (http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090908/PSPORTS02/909089932/-1/PSPORTS)

[hellraiser24]

Came out recently and said all schools are still even. He will make a decision after his Kentucky visit this weekend.

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By Phil Kornblut
6-5 Stacey Poole of Jacksonville had his in home visit Sunday with Kentucky coach John Calipari. He will take his official visit to Kentucky this coming weekend. Sometime after that visit, and it could be weeks instead of days, Poole will make his decision with USC and Clemson the other two in contention. USC head coach Darrin Horn and Clemson head coach Oliver Purnell made their in home presentations last week. "Both visits went well," Poole said. "They were talking to me about being a part of their program and what they can do for me." Poole had also been considering Indiana but he says he's no longer considering the Hoosiers. Poole took unofficial visits to USC and Clemson won't visit again before making his decision. Right now there is no leader. "Everybody is the same," Poole said. "South Carolina is coming across as wanting me the most."


Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090913/PSPORTS02/909149998/-1/PSPORTS

[gotrice?]

Its going to be interesting. If I were a betting man with UK getting that last visit I'd have to make them the odds on favorite. Where it gets tricky is we are pursueing him extremely hard and he feels we want him most of all. I think it comes down to how much he loves the visit to UK vs our efforts to get him. Agree with my assessment C2?

[chaostheorysc]

Here's a question that I have about the process. I've read mostly on the Big Spur that they feel both Clemson and UK were going after bigger fish right now, and wouldn't want to accept his commitment right now......but they've both offered him. How does that work? You can offer a scholarship, but refuse to take the commitment?

[Gamecockfanatic4]

Here's a question that I have about the process. I've read mostly on the Big Spur that they feel both Clemson and UK were going after bigger fish right now, and wouldn't want to accept his commitment right now......but they've both offered him. How does that work? You can offer a scholarship, but refuse to take the commitment?

yes, its up to the coaches wether the offer is comittable

[THEUSCFAN01]

If we get this kid what a class we have coming in for 2010. It's scary

[hellraiser24]

If we get this kid what a class we have coming in for 2010. It's scary

Yep, and we could top it off with Demontre Harris. What a dirty class that would be. Most people are saying this could be the best recruiting class we have had in 20 years

[CoverTwo]

It isn't far fetched that we could close out with Poole, Harris, and Richardson.

[chaostheorysc]

It isn't far fetched that we could close out with Poole, Harris, and Richardson.

Are you assuming Smith is going to decommit? I thought Malik was getting the 6th scholarship.

[GeoCock]

it seems like we have a great shot at all 3. How much should we worry about Poole's OV to Kentucky?

[gamecockclint]

I just read on Gamecock Central that if Poole likes his visit to UK this weekend that he could end his recruitment. I hope not because coach Horn and staff have worked their tails off with him.

[carolinamyke]

He just means he will make a decision after the Kentucky visit. He isnt a SURE take for them right now. WE are recruiting him the hardest!

[THEUSCFAN01]

If we can get this type of class. Ellington, Poole, Slawson, Harris, Smith, and Richardson. We would not rebuild after downey and archie leave. We would reload.

[Blake]

I hate to be debbie downer here but most of the time what coach cal wants coach cal gets. He is one sleazy sneaky recruiter and from what i heard poole is all caught up in the tradition at kentucky. if they give him a comittable offer i would bet the house he will commit to them on the spot. Just my gut feeling here, but I hope coach horn can tell this guy how he can be a program changer here.

[CoverTwo]

If we can get this type of class. Ellington, Poole, Slawson, Harris, Smith, and Richardson. We would not rebuild after downey and archie leave. We would reload.

That won't work because Cooke is going to get a scholarship.

IF we get both Poole and Harris, either 2 things are going to happen:

1) we are done

2) Eric Smith decommits and we take either Richardson or Mobley.


We just need to focus on getting Poole and Harris then worry about the numbers.

[THEUSCFAN01]

No smack intended. I don't like calipari. Calipari cheats to get prime recruits. Examples Umass coached there they went on probation right after he leaves. Memphis had to vacate 2008 season because of calipari and changed sat scores. Calipari seems to know when to get out when the going gets tough.

[THEUSCFAN01]

C2 who would you rather have richardson, mobley, or smith if we get poole and harris.

[happygilmore527]

I think Smith is probably gone regardless. Just remember seeing stuff online one of the sites mentioning how he wasn't really improving like the staff wants and that he might be better off being a mid-major. Now things may be different from when I read that as it was awhile back but that's what I think I remember.

[Blake]

all I know is that poole is a perfect fit for our system. He is like an Archie with scoring ability.

[USCSavant]

Is that the smith kid from mullins that just enrolled in prep school? He and a player from wilson high went to a school in nc. Dont know if it was prep or just private

[CoverTwo]

Smith did change schools.

He didn't impress early in the Summer but towards the end he started playing a lot better, and yes I don't see him staying a Gamecock...but lets not let that discussion change the purpose of this thread.

And based off needs, I would probably take Mobley over Richardson...but as far as who I think is a better player, its Richardson hands down..He can flat out shoot it.


As far as Poole, we are in really good shape right now...I think he can come in and either lock down a starting spot or be instant impact off the bench...He is PERFECT for our system and I think that is a big selling point with him.

[USCSavant]

Lookin forward to the day that we make noise in all three sports.

[headdenz]

Lookin forward to the day that we make noise in all three sports.
Im looking forward to the day when we make noise in one sport. :rotfl:

Seriously, this kid looks awesome and PERFECT!!!

[usc51]

Lookin forward to the day that we make noise in all three sports.
I think that day may be close at hand.

[headdenz]

I sure hope so man. Folks like Stacey Poole could go a long way

[hellraiser24]

word is now that kentucky is looking to give him a commitable offer. not good news for us. i guess we will have to wait and see what happens

[USCBASEBALL1]

Dude has been looking around forever. He wants a name school for whatever reason. Evidently he does not have enough confidence in his own game to be a star at SC.

[MBGCock]

Dude has been looking around forever. He wants a name school for whatever reason. Evidently he does not have enough confidence in his own game to be a star at SC.
Not true at all. He likes what horn is doing here and it is going to end up being between USC and UK, with UK not wanting to take him this early and Poole wanting to sign next week we are in very good position with stacey! Go Cocks!

[CoverTwo]

There are conflicting reports about whether or not UK will take him...I guess we will find out this weekend...but I still feel good about our chances.

[hellraiser24]

Not true at all. He likes what horn is doing here and it is going to end up being between USC and UK, with UK not wanting to take him this early and Poole wanting to sign next week we are in very good position with stacey! Go Cocks!

um, did you not read my previous post? Kentucky is willing to take him at this moment because they need some guys that will be around all 4 years, and Poole looks to be one of those guys.

[MBGCock]

Where did your word come from?

[CoverTwo]

TBS

[MBGCock]

This came from GCC who talked to poole after the in home visit. Which one is right is up in the air. I hope he desides in the next week.

[hellraiser24]

After his visit to Kentucky, no decision made. However, rumor is he is a strong lean to Kentucky. He will sit down with his family this week and announce his decision. Folks are saying to not count out the Gamecocks yet, as Horn has ability to persuade

I hope we can pick him up, because he would probably start right away here

[chaostheorysc]

After his visit to Kentucky, no decision made. However, rumor is he is a strong lean to Kentucky. He will sit down with his family this week and announce his decision. Folks are saying to not count out the Gamecocks yet, as Horn has ability to persuade

I hope we can pick him up, because he would probably start right away here

That may be part of it, but by the way I read that statement, it seems to me like someone close to him may want him to come here....maybe his dad? "Gamecocks might have a little help in their corner" sounds to me like it's referring to more than Coach Horn.

[hellraiser24]

That may be part of it, but by the way I read that statement, it seems to me like someone close to him may want him to come here....maybe his dad? "Gamecocks might have a little help in their corner" sounds to me like it's referring to more than Coach Horn.

That is a good thought. I didn't know what to think we I saw that statement. Is there a particular reason his dad would want him to come here, other than being close to home. I hope he does come here because Horn will get it done at Carolina. He just needs to get the players.

[chaostheorysc]

I'm pretty sure his dad played for Florida, so not sure why he'd want him to come here. I've just noticed from keeping up with the recruiting over the past few months that Poole himself seems rather impulsive. I think at any time his favorite was the last school he'd been to. For example, it was just a month or so ago when Clemson was his favorite and now it seems he's thrown them out, and it's just us and UK left. I think it may have been a small victory to get him out of Lexington without him pulling the trigger. I still say it just seems someone close to him wants him to come here....although it might not be his dad.

[THEUSCFAN01]

We need the strong super athletic wing in poole to come here. I mean seriously need him. Horn's offense thrives off of quick guards who can penetrate and strong athletic wing players.

[hellraiser24]

This weekend the Cats played host to Stacey Poole, one of their top targets in the 2010 class. Along with point guard prospect Brandon Knight, Poole was able to attend Kentucky’s football game against in-state rival, Louisville, and also view all that Kentucky’s campus and athletic facilities had to offer. At his fingertips and in his face were the hottest coach in America, some of the nation’s top college players and a program rich in tradition and not shy about showing it. So after taking all that in, what was the one thing that stuck out to Mr. Poole the most?
“The fans. The fans are great…the fans are great. They showed us a lot of love when we were there. A lot of love”
The way in which the visit was conducted stuck out as well. “Instead of being with us the whole time, [Coach Calipari] had us stay with the players most of the time and walk around with them because if we were to end up going there that’s what we would be doing everyday.”
Calipari didn’t let Poole leave without sitting him down for a serious one-on-one conversation, though. “He just talked about me being in the program. He would like to have me. We just had a good conversation, getting to know each other. That was it.“ He continued, “Coach doesn’t put any pressure on you. The offer is out there on the table. It’s up to me whether I want to go there or not.”
Calipari wasn’t the only one to impress the young wing. “The players are good people, too. They have good personalities. I was with my host, Darius Miller, he was real good, showing me around. I was with John Wall also and Demarcus Cousins. That was wonderful. It was just a nice time,” he said. Patrick Patterson and Jon Hood were also present as Poole and Knight were shown Calipari’s offense, the workout facilities and basically what day-to-day life for a Kentucky Wildcat is like.
When talking about the possibility of being a Wildcat, Poole said, “It would be a really good situation if I was to decide to go there because it’s just a really good program and [Coach Calipari] is a good coach. He’s really enjoys what he does and he’s just a good person, too.”
Many believed that a final decision might come as early as this weekend, but with his parents unable to accompany him on the trip, Poole still has to travel home and go over all of his options with them. After that, he’ll make his final decision.
“In a couple of days, I’ll make my decision. I don’t know when exactly but it’ll be this week.”


http://kentuckysportsradio.com/?p=28814

[USCBASEBALL1]

I think the biggest thing is that Calipari has terrible Graduation rates and he will eventually leave UK in a mess just like he typically does all the Programs he Coaches at. With that being said it looks like UK for Poole.

[hellraiser24]

after reading a little bit on kentucky websites, i have learned that he is probably going to kentucky. not looking good for us, unless doron lamb commits to kentucky before poole can (which isnt likely because coach cal already gave lamb a deadline to commit before giving poole a solid offer). he told a kentucky website that he will decide tuesday; the same site had a qoute from his dad saying that kentucky has been #1 on his list for a while. oh well, richardson and harris would be a good ending for me. the more i read about richardson, the more i hope we can get him in this class

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By Chris Rodgers
Stacey Poole (6-5 190) of Jacksonville, FL is still yet to make a decision, although he says fans should expect it very soon. Poole took a visit to Kentucky this weekend, visiting with Coach John Calipari and the other coaches and players in Lexington. According to Stacey, “I got along with [his hosts] Darius Miller and John Wall and it was cool to spend time with the players and the other coaches besides my recruiter.” Poole also took a visit to the UK-Louisville football game and said “I loved the fans at the football game, they were amazing and Kentucky was cool.” Despite the praise, however, Poole said he was “not wowed by Kentucky,” and is still yet to decide. Stacey plans to make a decision this week, but claims he “is still wide open.” Poole will not make officials to USC or Clemson. Stacey is still in contact with the USC coaching staff, saying they call his parents and coach regularly. Poole also said he is neither more nor less interested in USC based on their recent signings of two high-profile recruits in Brian Richardson and Damontre Harris, saying “I’m ready to compete with anyone.” He also said he wants to call the Gamecocks back very soon. Clemson has not been in touch since his in-home visit on September 10th. Poole boasts offers from Indiana, USC, Clemson, Florida, Xavier, Miami, Kentucky, and Oklahoma, although he is only considering, UK, USC and Clemson.


Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090921/PSPORTS02/909219964/-1/PSPORTS (http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090921/PSPORTS02/909219964/-1/PSPORTS)

[Carolina Faithful]

If we could some how land this fella, I feel the sky is the limit for our basketball program.

[headdenz]

maybe just maybe

[GTjacket]

I've read USC is full.

[GeoCock]

well, if he wanted come here we would definitely have some issues to handle with scholarships. This recent article doesn't make us sound like such a long shot.

[THEUSCFAN01]

This sure makes this interesting. What does this do. Does this mean eric smith leaves or does malik cooke not get put on scholly. If we get this kid it's great and i mean great. But this puts us over the limit and we have ourselves in a pickle.

[FlorenceCock]

This sure makes this interesting. What does this do. Does this mean eric smith leaves or does malik cooke not get put on scholly. If we get this kid it's great and i mean great. But this puts us over the limit and we have ourselves in a pickle.
Heath Cline was saying from what he is hearing that if Poole wanted to commit to us that they would find a way to get him a scholarship. I don't know if that means Cooke just walks on without a scholarship or what.

[THEUSCFAN01]

Poole is way to good of a talent not to be put on scholly. If poole commits say bye bye to eric smith.

[USCBASEBALL1]

well, if he wanted come here we would definitely have some issues to handle with scholarships. This recent article doesn't make us sound like such a long shot.

Not really. Cooke is not a lock for a Scholly as some has suggested - at least not initially.

[USCBASEBALL1]

Heath Cline was saying from what he is hearing that if Poole wanted to commit to us that they would find a way to get him a scholarship. I don't know if that means Cooke just walks on without a scholarship or what.

Yes, you are correct.

[carolinacoast]

Ellington on a football scholly would work.

[CoverTwo]

Eh I can't see that happening..because Bruce would miss offseason workouts & the start of the season practices..which is key in building team unity and getting familiar with the plays and one another...I think getting familiar with each player's game is more important in basketball than football...especially for a point guard.

I believe I, and many others, have underestimated our chances with Poole..After reading an update on TBS, we very well could end up getting this guy..

[THEUSCFAN01]

Eh I can't see that happening..because Bruce would miss offseason workouts & the start of the season practices..which is key in building team unity and getting familiar with the plays and one another...I think getting familiar with each player's game is more important in basketball than football...especially for a point guard.

I believe I, and many others, have underestimated our chances with Poole..After reading an update on TBS, we very well could end up getting this guy..
I never underestimated our chances with poole. Horn and his staff have shown time and time again that they can recruit with the best in the nation. If we get him i would die of happiness.

[THEUSCFAN01]

Stacey will announce his decision at 5:30 ON THURSDAY on espnu. What great publicity it would be if stacey chose us on national television.

[PageUSC]

Stacey will announce his decision at 5:30 on espnu. What great publicity it would be if stacey chose us on national television.

Oh wow really?!! That would be awesome if he picks us. You think he's leaning our way over Kentucky?

[MBGCock]

Sweet!

[THEUSCFAN01]

Oh wow really?!! That would be awesome if he picks us. You think he's leaning our way over Kentucky?
I think right now after all of this news. I truly believe right now it is 50/50. So you never know. This is going to go down to the wire.

[GamecockInAugusta]

Today?! COME ON, STACEY!!!!!

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By Chris Rodgers
Stacey Poole (6-5 190) of Jacksonville will make a final college decision on Thursday, according to his father Stacey Poole Sr. Stacey’s father was surprised when last weekend’s visit to Kentucky didn’t result in a commitment, although he admits Stacey’s family “all do like Carolina, especially his mother, who loves Coach Mike [Boynton] and Coach [Darrin] Horn.” In the meantime, Poole Sr. says Clemson has dropped to third among the top three. Poole’s mother wants him to stay close to home and is leaning towards USC. Stacey has offers from UK, USC, Clemson, Florida, Indiana, Xavier, Miami, and Oklahoma, although he is only considering USC, Clemson, and Kentucky.


Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090922/PSPORTS02/909229943/-1/PSPORTS (http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090922/PSPORTS02/909229943/-1/PSPORTS)

[THEUSCFAN01]

Guys wait i meant thursday on espnu not today get it straight!!!!!!!!!!!

[THEUSCFAN01]

Today?! COME ON, STACEY!!!!!
NO NOT TODAY THURSDAY

[PageUSC]

So the 5 30 ESPNU announcement today is out???

[CoverTwo]

Usually what momma wants, momma gets.

[THEUSCFAN01]

So the 5 30 ESPNU announcement today is out???
I mistyped it was never today it was espnu on thursday. all along

[PageUSC]

Usually what momma wants, momma gets.

Haha I hope so!

[PageUSC]

I mistyped it was never today it was espnu on thursday. all along

Oh ok, no worries man.

[PageUSC]

I say a Poole committment and a victory over Ole Miss Thursday!!!!

[THEUSCFAN01]

I say a Poole committment and a victory over Ole Miss Thursday!!!!
WHAT A THURSDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CoverTwo]

Anybody going to have a TV at their tailgate that I can come watch? ;]

[MBGCock]

NO NOT TODAY THURSDAY
Ahhh boooooo booooooo booooooo. damn you got us excited for nothing. haha jk man.

[MBGCock]

Usually what momma wants, momma gets.
What does momma want?

[PageUSC]

What does momma want?

She is leaning to USC.

[MBGCock]

I like momma!!!

[THEUSCFAN01]

Isn't it kind of interesting that he chooses to make his decision on national television right before the carolina game.

[BlakeSmash]

I'll be tailgating and probably drunk by the time he announces. Hopes he chooses us :happycoc:

[Hondocock]

It would be a major shock to UK fans if he picks USC since he just finished his official visit there and has not taken one to USC. It would sure surprise me as well, but I guess stranger things have happened.

[carolinacoast]

Aren't there major allegations at Memphis again which occurred under Calipari?

[carolinacoast]

Michael boynton is recruiting him i think what has made boynton a good recruiter is that he is young and can easily relate to the players he recruits. In the end its us and uk imo with clemson trying to sneak in. Calipari has shown when he's not changing sat scores for his players he is a good recruiter.

You called it.

[carolinacoast]

Eh I can't see that happening..because Bruce would miss offseason workouts & the start of the season practices..which is key in building team unity and getting familiar with the plays and one another...I think getting familiar with each player's game is more important in basketball than football...especially for a point guard.

I believe I, and many others, have underestimated our chances with Poole..After reading an update on TBS, we very well could end up getting this guy..


It was just a thought.

[THEUSCFAN01]

You called it.
Knew it all along. Let's just hope that thursday is the big day for gamecock basketball we hope for it to be.

[carolinacoast]

It isn't far fetched that we could close out with Poole, Harris, and Richardson.

Would that make you psychic, or do you know something?

[THEUSCFAN01]

Would that make you psychic, or do you know something?
Hey u just complimented me on my psychic powers. I take strong offense to that. LOL. But C2 is the man at recruiting coverage. I strive to be as knowledgable as he is in recruiting. Just another thank you to C2

[carolinacoast]

No, I accused C2 of being psychic, but the same could be said for you.

[THEUSCFAN01]

My psychic powers saayyy aw crap im blank. lol

[THEUSCFAN01]

I'm so unsure right now where to stand with his recruitment. I'm getting conflicting reports where some are saying he's a lock to uk. We also have mom pushing him to usc. Right now i can't get a good read on this. Some scout.com so called experts are saying he's a lock to uk. or fox sports im not sure. WHO CARES!! His recruitment is getting so weird now. I mean he really likes us but how is he going to commit to us without taking an official and having only in home visits. He's taken an official to uk so that may put them ahead. I'm just unsure right now. Stacey's recruitment is getting harder to understand the closer it gets to thursday.

[THEUSCFAN01]

From right now from the information i have i say it's still dead even, even with uk fans believing he's a lock to uk.
I guess we will find out thursday. The anticipation is killing me.

[prengr2001]

Hopefully Thursday will be a GREAT day for USC Football and Basketball.

[GTjacket]

Unless something changes before Thursday he will commit to UK. That's according to the UK mods.

[THEUSCFAN01]

Unless something changes before Thursday he will commit to UK. That's according to the UK mods.
That's what i've been hearing gt. I'm just gonna wait til he chooses his school. i'm not getting my hopes up too high though.

[THEUSCFAN01]

I don't know if i've ever been this excited about a basketball recruit before. The suspense is killing me.

[THEUSCFAN01]

Unless something changes before Thursday he will commit to UK. That's according to the UK mods.
But also gt we have to remember those are the uk mods, so the bias can be poured on a little thick.

[GTjacket]

I have no idea how true it is. Just telling you guys what I heard. I hope he goes to USC.

[CoverTwo]

Poole has been to our campus multiple times so he is familiar..Not taking an official visit here is weird, and usually means zero chance but if mama wants him to go to USC, you have to think in the end she is going to win...That is just my opinion from previous experiences.

[THEUSCFAN01]

I have no idea how true it is. Just telling you guys what I heard. I hope he goes to USC.
Is this cuz u have begun to like south carolina more or is it just u hate uk or more specifically calipari.

[THEUSCFAN01]

ESPN actually talked to poole and asked him to announce on live tv on thursday. It's a little weird. It may sound like a publicity stunt.

[GTjacket]

Is this cuz u have begun to like south carolina more or is it just u hate uk or more specifically calipari.

Oh no I'm a die hard GT fan. I have no second team or none of that crap.

I do hate coach Cal. Plus I'd like to see USC beat UGA and Clemson.

[THEUSCFAN01]

I'm going to say one thing. Darrin Horn will stay up all night with stacey on the phone to try and get him to come to south carolina. He is a tireless recruiter. If there is a guy to change his mind it's horn.

[MistaQ]

I'm so unsure right now where to stand with his recruitment. I'm getting conflicting reports where some are saying he's a lock to uk. We also have mom pushing him to usc. Right now i can't get a good read on this. Some scout.com so called experts are saying he's a lock to uk. or fox sports im not sure. WHO CARES!! His recruitment is getting so weird now. I mean he really likes us but how is he going to commit to us without taking an official and having only in home visits. He's taken an official to uk so that may put them ahead. I'm just unsure right now. Stacey's recruitment is getting harder to understand the closer it gets to thursday.


Don't forget about his unoffical visit. He has been to our campus and seen what we have to offer. I believe that he was at the Elite Camp over the summer. He should already know what we have to offer so I'm not reading too much into him not visiting us officially. He got to play with our committed players already. Hopefully he has already built relationships with those guys behind the scenes. I don't believe that he's a UK lock at all. We were on him early and hopefully that makes the difference.

[GTjacket]

I'm going to say one thing. Darrin Horn will stay up all night with stacey on the phone to try and get him to come to south carolina. He is a tireless recruiter. If there is a guy to change his mind it's horn.

If you want a guy that can just flat out recruit you can have Paul Hewitt. No, really take him.

[THEUSCFAN01]

If you want a coach that can just flat out recruit you can have Paul Hewitt. No, really take him.
NAH ill let u guys keep him seriously u can keep him. Generous offer but i think we'll keep our awesome coach.

[GTjacket]

NAH ill let u guys keep him seriously u can keep him. Generous offer but i think we'll keep our awesome coach.

Woah I didn't say coach. I don't think Paul Hewitt can do that.

[THEUSCFAN01]

Woah I didn't say coach. I don't think Paul Hewitt can do that.
I actually can't understand gt basketball. I mean u guys get top flight talent year in and year out but u guys can't seem to win. Im really dumbfounded by ur squad. I mean i could coach with that talent.

[GTjacket]

I actually can't understand gt basketball. I mean u guys get top flight talent year in and year out but u guys can't seem to win. Im really dumbfounded by ur squad. I mean i could coach with that talent.

Yeah, feel my pain bro. Paul Hewitt just isn't a great coach. Sure he gets the big time recruits every year. Like Chris Bosh, Thaddeus Young, and J Crit. But they were all one and done. This year Hewitt has no excuses. We had a top three class with arguably the best player in the nation. Gani Lawal returned as well. We shall see what happens this year.

[THEUSCFAN01]

Yeah, feel my pain bro. Paul Hewitt just isn't a great coach. Sure he gets the big time recruits every year. Like Chris Bosh, Thaddeus Young, and J Crit. But they were all one and done. This year Hewitt has no excuses. We had a top three class with arguably the best player in the nation. Gani Lawal returned as well. We shall see what happens this year.
Just beat clemson and i'll be happy.

[GTjacket]

Oh. Forgot to mention that UK has told Poole he will be playing the 2 some.

[THEUSCFAN01]

Oh. Forgot to mention that UK has told Poole he will be playing the 2 some.
I mean if he committed here do u think he would play the 2 or 3. We have lakeem.

[GTjacket]

Tough call. My guess would be 3.

[headdenz]

Ok guys. I read the article about his "dad being surprised" to my wife who knows nothing about the recruiting declares that "that boy's going to USC." You heard it first here

[CoverTwo]

Ok guys. I read the article about his "dad being surprised" to my wife who knows nothing about the recruiting declares that "that boy's going to USC." You heard it first here

I'm telling you, moms know the deal.

[gotrice?]

His recruiting is definitely the most interesting I've ever followed by a longshot when it comes to basketball, which should be a good sign of things to come. I'm hoping his parents get the final say and if it wasn't a school like UK I would be certain that they would. Still its UK so I'm 50/50 and hoping for the best.

[MistaQ]

Let's not forget that Poole's dad played at Florida. He has been through the recruiting game himself. He has probably heard it all from different coaches as a player and now as a father. Will he allow his son to spend the next 4-5 years with a coach that has left a mess behind at each of his previous stops?

The more I think about it, the more this would hurt if Calipari is able to swoop in late and take a headliner from our class and make him like the 3rd or 4th better player in their class.

[CoverTwo]

I disagree with this hurting if he goes to UK.

The pickups of Richardson and Harris would make up for it..our class is already stacked and Poole would just be icing on the cake.

[gotrice?]

I disagree with this hurting if he goes to UK.

The pickups of Richardson and Harris would make up for it..our class is already stacked and Poole would just be icing on the cake.

Its not often you can call the potential headliner of a class the icing on the cake. Definitely a good thing we can say that this year and definitely not something we could say under Dave.

[MistaQ]

I disagree with this hurting if he goes to UK.

The pickups of Richardson and Harris would make up for it..our class is already stacked and Poole would just be icing on the cake.

I'm not trying to show disrespect to our committed players, but from I could see in videos, Poole is better than those two. He could be a focal point here. At yUcK he'll be just another sidekick to go along with whatever one-and-done stud decides to play for Calipari each year.

[CoverTwo]

You can't compare Poole and Harris because they are two different style of players...and I agree, Poole is better than Richardson from a pure athletic standpoint, but when it comes to putting the ball in the basket, I think BRich is better..I'm not knocking Poole at all, but a big reason why he is sought after and ranked so high is because he is a FREAK athlete..He will be a 4 year player because he will have to be coached up.

[THEUSCFAN01]

Once poole gets coached up he could be an absloute stud. This kid's athletic ability is absolutely amazing.

[hellraiser24]

Hate to burst bubbles guys, but he is going to Kentucky. One of my good friends talks to some of the inside writers and he told me he is a silent to UK.

Hopefully my info is wrong

[johnnyrook82]

if that's the case then why the hush hush? why not just announce and be done with it?

[GTjacket]

ESPNU asked Poole to have his decision on TV.

[johnnyrook82]

so all this about his mom and dad is b.s.? he is just stalling to please espn?
i suppose this is the million dollar question.....

[THEUSCFAN01]

Well we will finally find out on thurday won't we. His decision is on at 5:30 on espnu. I think he ends up at uk u just never know. My heart says usc but my mind says uk. Let's hope the heart is right.

[THEUSCFAN01]

I was worried about the espnu thing when i found out yesterday. It seems like a publicity stunt to me. But it could be a way to get us in the spotlight.

[johnnyrook82]

Well we will finally find out on thurday won't we. His decision is on at 5:30 on espnu. I think he ends up at uk u just never know. My heart says usc but my mind says uk. Let's hope the heart is right.

I'll be watching and hoping right along with you!
And I must say that I can't remember ever following a basketball recruit as intensely as this. It speaks volumes as to where Coach Horn is taking this program. He has made Carolina Basketball relevant again.

[The Dude]

I'd be more than happy if Poole turns out to be similar to Carlos Dunlap, but with reversed roles...in other words, all the UK people say "oh, he's a silent...", just for Poole to turn around and surprise them all. Afterall- Dunlap was getting mom in the ear about going to Florida...

I know its a stretch of a comparison, but I do hope it comes true.

If Poole goes to UK, I'll still be psyched about this class.

[BionicBalla]

If Poole commits to UK he will transfer to USC in a year or two. If Momma has USC as the favorite hes going to USC.....I wouldnt sweat it guys, Poole will be a Gamecock.

[GamecockInAugusta]

It's possible that ESPNU asked him to do it on air because they know he's going to commit to USC and want to have a while to talk about this stellar class Darrin Horn is bringing in.

[CoverTwo]

If Poole commits to UK he will transfer to USC in a year or two. If Momma has USC as the favorite hes going to USC.....I wouldnt sweat it guys, Poole will be a Gamecock.

Not going to happen. Calipari wouldn't release him to another SEC school if it came down to that scenario.

It's either we get him tomorrow, or he is the enemy.

[MBGCock]

Not going to happen. Calipari wouldn't release him to another SEC school if it came down to that scenario.

It's either we get him tomorrow, or he is the enemy.
:woo:

[FoghornLeghornCock]

Jerry Meyer of Rivals thinks it's UK http://www.allkyhoops.com/2009/09/jerry-meyer-of-rivalscom-thinks-poole.html

[MBGCock]

I know it's against NCAA rule but i wish Horn could tell us what the deal is.

[GamecockInAugusta]

I know it's against NCAA rule but i wish Horn could tell us what the deal is.

Hold your horses.

We'll know in 28 hours.

[MBGCock]

Hold your horses.

We'll know in 28 hours.
I just got your sig. :lol:

[THEUSCFAN01]

Well from what i have heard. Right now it's pretty much all but announced. I'm sorry guys but i'm 99% sure he's going to uk. Unless something extreme happens it looks like poole is off to uk.

[THEUSCFAN01]

A disappointment but i'm still extremely excited with this class. I'll watch at 5:30 tomorrow just with my heart hoping a change of heart comes to poole

[Cricket Breasts]

Nope. I'm hearing UK as well. This really isn't a surprise folks...they lead the entire time.

[GTjacket]

Talked to some UK fans today and they said he should go to USC. Not because they didn't want him. But they said he would probably be a role player at UK where he could be a starter at USC in a few years.

[carolinacoast]

Yep, all the leaks pointed to UK unless the leaks are wrong, which is unlikely.

[CoverTwo]

Nope. I'm hearing UK as well. This really isn't a surprise folks...they lead the entire time.

False.

[CoverTwo]

By Phil Kornblut
There will be no 11th hour decision for 6-5 Stacey Poole of Jacksonville, FL. His decision has been made. Poole will announce for either USC or Kentucky Thursday afternoon at 5:30. He will deliver the news publicly thru a phone interview on ESPNU. Poole said Wednesday night he has not yet informed the schools of his decision. He will do that sometime Thursday. He said his parents talked on the phone Thursday with USC coaches. He did not talk to any coaches Thursday. Poole said he's satisfied with his decision but it was not easy to make. "It was very tough, very difficult," Poole said. "I couldn't have gone wrong either way. It was a win-win for me."


Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090923/PSPORTS02/909239897/-1/PSPORTS (http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090923/PSPORTS02/909239897/-1/PSPORTS)

[Cockhornleghorn]

I think he's announcing on ESPN so that will be a major point of discussion during the USC football broadcast on Thursday night. Why else would he pick a Thursday afternoon to commit?

[CoverTwo]

Pretty sure he has had this date picked for a while now.

[espn4lyf]

http://jacksonville.com/sports/high_school/2009-09-24/story/providences_poole_jr_expected_to_choose_kentucky

[gotrice?]

Bad news but oh well it happens.

[MBGCock]

http://jacksonville.com/sports/high_school/2009-09-24/story/providences_poole_jr_expected_to_choose_kentucky
I LOVE the word "Expected". :cocky:

[hellraiser24]

Well from what i have heard. Right now it's pretty much all but announced. I'm sorry guys but i'm 99% sure he's going to uk. Unless something extreme happens it looks like poole is off to uk.

like i said earlier, he has been a silent since the visit

[Gray is God]

fml

[Cricket Breasts]

False.

LOL...um no. His parents may have been leaning towards Carolina, but Stacey has been firm with UK since the beginning. It'll all come out Thursday.

[BionicBalla]

The article states " Poole has not made a decision yet and he will not decide until Thursday morning". The UK commit on their part is speculation and rumor im sure. We will find out today and until he signs, we still have a shot.

[headdenz]

I still say USC. I just have this thing

[BionicBalla]

c'mon momma...give USC the hat trick!

[CoverTwo]

LOL...um no. His parents may have been leaning towards Carolina, but Stacey has been firm with UK since the beginning. It'll all come out Thursday.

whatever floats your boat.

[RMCUSC]

The article states " Poole has not made a decision yet and he will not decide until Thursday morning". The UK commit on their part is speculation and rumor im sure. We will find out today and until he signs, we still have a shot.

Let's hope his momma woke him up. lol

[Flips]

LOL...um no. His parents may have been leaning towards Carolina, but Stacey has been firm with UK since the beginning. It'll all come out Thursday.
Since he was apparently committed to Florida at one point, I highly doubt that Kentucky's been leading the whole time.

[CoverTwo]

I don't think he was ever committed to Florida but his dad played there..Donavon never offered him and if he did this thing would be over by now..my point was that Kentucky has not been his leader until recently..his recruitment has dated back to the beginning of this year where we were the first school to offer..USC, Clemson, and Kentucky have all lead at some point (I guess you can include Florida as well)..Kentucky jumped in late with a FIRM offer and that put them over the edge according to some..but to say KY was the leader the entire process is false.

[Igloogigoloo]

So does pretty much everyone believe he will be choosing KY?

[headdenz]

Nope

[THEUSCFAN01]

1 hour until the big decision. Tune in to espnu at 5:30 to either see Stacey make his decision.

[GamecockInAugusta]

Come on, Stacey! Join the good guys! Don't go over to the cheater's side.
UK might win 4 nat'l championships while you're there, but you'll just wind up having to vacate them all!!

[Cricket Breasts]

whatever floats your boat.

Listen, I'm not trying to get your Cheerios. I know for a fact (resources within Carolina basketball) that Stacey has verbally communicated to coach Horn that UK has been his leader since early on...or shortly after his Florida mess. The family really likes Horn, and has been reported as such, but Stacey wants to attend UK. Now I'm also hearing that Stacey's family has been trying to convince him that his better playing options will be at Carolina, but that he has been told that players from UK's monster class will be drafting for the NBA next year. I think Stacey believes there will be no competition for him at UK next season.

Anything can happen today, but I'd eat my own finger if he doesn't choose UK as expected.

[SCohioBoy]

C2 is the most trusted recruiting man on the board, I will take his word over yours. Com' on down Mr Poole

[Cricket Breasts]

C2 is the most trusted recruiting man on the board, I will take his word over yours. Com' on down Mr Poole

Fair enough!

[gamecock3252]

anybody watching he on yet

[Gamecocks4ever]

Poole commits to Kentucky.

[THEUSCFAN01]

That is the offense he wants to play in. Our offense thrives off his style. Well stacey's now gonna get booed when he comes here next year.

[longcock]

Fa soi fua Mr. Poole. See you in a couple of months. can't win 'em all.

[09Gamecock]

Man, he couldn't come up with one good reason for why he was committing to Kentucky. It was all a bunch of BS like "Coach Cal, he's a really nice guy. He will put me in the best position," etc. It just amazes me he wants to go to a program where he will just sit on the bench instead of come somewhere he could start from day one. If he was a top 5 recruit or something, I guess I could understand, but it's not like he's John Wall. Plus, if he's planning on staying in school four years, Kentucky will be on probation before he can graduate. USC just seemed like such a good fit for him, and Coach Horn put in so much effort to land him. He's just another ho-hum player at Kentucky; he could have been a program changer here.

[chaostheorysc]

In the end, I was a little more disappointed than I thought I'd be, considering I had already convinced myself he was choosing UK. It's all good though, we have a full recruiting class that's pretty kick ass. And our recruiting class being full gives Coach Horn a luxury that not many other coaches have at this point.....he can start full steam ahead on the 2011 class.

[JaxcockFL]

No big surprise. We got a full class of guys that want to come to Carolina.