Recruitin'

My boy Texas T-Roc is about to drop by, but before he does I wanted to contribute a few nuggets on Georgia State's recruiting.

First, Antonio Odom will not be coming to State, it turns out. Charlie couldn't say why, but that's the word.

Second, in the same conversation, it was absolutely confirmed that Ron Larris, Odom's JUCO teammate, will be coming to State. Charlie knows absolutely nothing about the kid, but from what I've found online, I'm convinced the kid is at least decent.

Third, I noticed a kid in a white-t shooting opposite the team today as they were practicing and coach Cheeks was talking with him. I watched for a few moments, physically he looked impressive - 6'2''-ish and stout with broad shoulders - but I must say, for looking like a shooting guard, he went only 1-of-4 from range and 2-of-5 overall when I was looking on. (He did appear to have a great handle on the ball.)

Coach Cheeks said his name was "Duke," a JUCO player and a recruit. I asked Charlie
about him, and I got little information again - the kid's name was "Duke," he was indeed 6'2'' and hails from the Alabama Community College Conference, where he was the MVP this past year.

After a bit of research I found little else. His name is Reaynundo "Duke" Sturdivant, he is the reigning MVP, he's a sophomore and apparently he was dominant in high school, averaging 22 points, 9 rebounds (as a 6'2'' guard) and 6 assists.

He seems like he must be somewhat talented, but Charlie brought up a good point. For a reigning MVP to available this late in the recruiting game, there must be some baggage; "Can he spell C-A-T?"

T-Roc just arrived. Holla!