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Couple potential JUCO Big Man Target

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Couple potential JUCO Big Man Targets: 

Gamecocks could try to get involved with Khadim Sy, a 6-10, 245 F from Daytona CC. A native of Dakar, Senegal, Sy spent 2 years at Virginia Tech (started 28 games in 2016-17 as a true freshman but red-shirted 2017-18). He transferred out in August. He will be a Jr/RS next season with 2 years to play 2

https://247sports.com/player/khadim-sy-80635/

This said, you have to wonder if Frank's relationship with Buzz Williams may impact our decision whether or not to pursue Sy. From this article, it sounds like Sy was never happy at Virginia Tech and had briefly transferred out during the 2017-18 year which resulted in him red-shirting.

https://www.roanoke.com/hokies/sports/mensbasketball/khadim-sy-transferring-from-virginia-tech-again/article_9c9f33b2-7773-5682-a52a-056ac117dc0d.html

Also, Khadim Sy also has a teammate at Daytona CC that is receiving high major interest (Ok St, Arkansas, etc). Doudou Gueye, a 6-9, 220 F also from Dakar, Senegal. It sounds like he is more of an inside/out player than a true post, though.

https://247sports.com/player/doudou-gueye-46058711/

https://www.nwahomepage.com/pig-trail-nation/new-2019-hog-offer-doudou-gueye-epitomizes-positionless-basketball/1564170742



 
I'd like to see Frank Martin chase after Khadim.  He comes with some baggage, obviously.  But I believe his upside is quite large.  You don't get offers from teams like Auburn and Ole Miss (and LSU, though I doubt they'll be in the mix anymore, given the Will Wade situation) without some measure of skill.  Khadim Sy would be a good catch, helpful for the offense and a good offensive/defensive rebounder.  The downside to Khadim is that he is Senegalese, and that likely will not bode well for working with Frank Martin.  Generally speaking, the Senegalese are very laid back, and that is not the best mix for playing for CFM.  I've spent some time in Senegal, and have some good friends from Senegal.  In fact, former Gamecock Ousmane Konate spent time in my home while he was playing for the Gamecocks.  Keeping my fingers crossed that CFM will see a reason to get Khadim Sy to spend some time in Columbia.

 
doublea1971 said:
I'd like to see Frank Martin chase after Khadim.  He comes with some baggage, obviously.  But I believe his upside is quite large.  You don't get offers from teams like Auburn and Ole Miss (and LSU, though I doubt they'll be in the mix anymore, given the Will Wade situation) without some measure of skill.  Khadim Sy would be a good catch, helpful for the offense and a good offensive/defensive rebounder.  The downside to Khadim is that he is Senegalese, and that likely will not bode well for working with Frank Martin.  Generally speaking, the Senegalese are very laid back, and that is not the best mix for playing for CFM.  I've spent some time in Senegal, and have some good friends from Senegal.  In fact, former Gamecock Ousmane Konate spent time in my home while he was playing for the Gamecocks.  Keeping my fingers crossed that CFM will see a reason to get Khadim Sy to spend some time in Columbia.
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ME TOO!!!

 
The latest news I found on Sy is this... https://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2019/02/25/4-star-juco-center-khadim-sy-intersted-in-pitt/

According to the article, "Sy told PSN he loves it at Daytona and ideally would like to find a system that is similar to what he currently playing in, because he feels it’s bringing out the best in his game.  He made it very clear though that he wants it to be a good match for both parties. By that, he means he’d like to go to a place that has a real need for him so that he can help fill a hole but at the same time, find a place that will help get him to the next level."

Jeff Capel (Pitt) may have front runner status right now, but Sy is keeping things close to the chest for now.  Recruiting should pick up now that the Daytona State College Falcons season ended (March 7th).  As previously mentioned, I'd LOVE to see Khadim Sy here as a Gamecock.  The kid has a complete game, and offers a LOT for the Gamecocks.  It's really a question of what kind of fit he would be with Frank Martin.  My guess... not really that great of a fit.  But hey, ANYTHING is possible.  If Sy wants to see his game taken to another level... Frank is the guy who can do that.

 
Would be nice to land him good posts Doublea1971, you know your basketball recruiting well.  :basketball-trick-smiley-emoticsmall56:

 
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