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DEL.ICIO.USGeorgia Tech frontrunner to net basketballer Glen Rice Jr.
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Georgia Tech appears to be the frontrunner for Walton guard Glen Rice Jr., son of the former NBA standout.
Rice is expected to make a college decision Thursday in Orlando, where he is playing in an AAU tournament with the Georgia Stars.
“I haven’t talked to Glen, but I’ve talked to his family and … I’m pretty sure he’s going to announce [Thursday], and I’m pretty sure it’s going to be Georgia Tech,” Walton coach Joe Goydish said.
Tech, Miami, and Florida State are the finalists for the 6-foot-4 shooting guard, who averaged 25.6 points and 6.4 rebounds last year as a junior. Goydish said Rice’s close relationships with Tech coach Paul Hewitt and assistant Charlton Young may have been the deciding factors.
“Glen really likes those guys, and he really seems to fit well into that system,” Goydish said.
Another factor in Tech’s favor is that two of Rice’s teammates on the Georgia Stars, Hancock Central forward Kammeon Holsey and Miller Grove point guard Mfon Udofia already have committed to the Yellow Jackets.
Udofia, who is 6-3, has been the starting point guard at the DeKalb County school the past three years. Last season, he averaged a DeKalb County-leading 24.3 points, 3.7 steals and 5.4 assists. He is rated the No. 6 point guard prospect in the country by Scout.com.
“I think it is a good fit for Georgia Tech and Mfon,” Miller Grove coach Sharman White said. “Tech is Point Guard U. He will fit in well with the guys they are bringing in.”
(Staff writers Matt Winkeljohn and Derrick Mahone contributed to this article.)
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By CarolinaJacket
July 23, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this
Hope they can find a big guy in a hurry to go along with Rice. Bad news in that regard.
By gt45
July 23, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this
Hope they will stick around three or four years! Good job, Coach!
By Justin
July 23, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this
If true, welcome to the Flats GRjr. Now, if we can get Noel Johnson and Derrick Favors this class will be unbeelievable.
By GT4Life
July 23, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
Like “carolinajacket” said, we still need a big. If we don’t get one, i’m not too worried as (Mark my words here) Gani Lawal will be a beast this coming season.
By xenoabe
July 23, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this
If true, welcome to the Flats GR jr. Now, if we can land Noel Johnson and Derrick Favors this class will be unbeelievable.
By BravesFan79
July 23, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this
Ive been telling EVERYONE on the blogs for the past 6 months or so that GT will be a top 10 team in 2009! go GT!
I think the loss of Dickey is bigger than Hewitt is acting tho. Man i was looking forward to having a 5th year big man for a change. BIG loss! Lawal and Peacock will be good, but man loosing Dickey hurts. I hope im wrong.
I still think well be in the top half of the ACC tho this year!
By dawgthabootyhunter
July 23, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this
If Georgia doesn’t get a local recruit; then I hope Tech does. Congratulations Tech fans; he’s got the bloodline. Please leave us Dawgs a few good ones, LOL!
By GT Jackets
July 23, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this
Great news if true! Now let’s get Noel Johnson.
By bwash21
July 23, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this
Great class so far!!Get on board Favors! With Favors and Noel Johnson, we’ll have the Sensational Six!
By chad
July 23, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this
who is the player cph is hinting that tech may get to off set the loss of dickey?
By Ghetto
July 23, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this
Talking & Taking Smack In The Ghetto
By Trajan
July 23, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this
THE player at Walton is PG Ryan Harrow and he will be running with the ‘Pack
By Tokyo Jacket
July 23, 2008 10:40 PM | Link to this
He’s definitely got the pedigree, but he’s only a 3-star. Nothing to have a party over, right? Of course, if the class continues to come together, it should be nice!
By Taco
July 24, 2008 2:30 AM | Link to this
What is the comment about the loss of Dickey? I am confused. Please confirm or deny this comment someone.
By Mike
July 24, 2008 3:38 AM | Link to this
It was announced that Dickey has decided to drop out of school and sign to play pro ball in the Ukraine.
By workinDawg
July 24, 2008 7:35 AM | Link to this
Doesn’t matter where he goes or who Tech gets. Your coach can’t coach and that is a problem. He does less with more than anyone outside of Clemson football.
By Chuck Norris
July 24, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this
Does he have a tall flat top? We don’t want him unless he does.
By Comin' Down The Track
July 24, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
Congratulations, Techies. It looks like you got a good one on the way.
By Comin' Down The Track
July 24, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this
Congratulations, Techies. It looks like you got a good one on the way.
By Comin' Down The Track
July 24, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this
Congratulations, Techies. It looks like you got a good one on the way.
By george hussein washington
July 24, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this
Mr. Dickey had one good season, two C seasons, and a redshirt…He was all potential that never quite payed off…I wish him well in Europe and professional basketball, I hope his potential is realized.
By Jeff
July 24, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this
Is there a time for the announcement?
By Johnson
July 24, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this
its official