(04-29-2015 04:07 PM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(04-29-2015 03:03 PM)80sTiger Wrote:  Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello
4h 4 hours ago
Kennesaw State grad transfer Willy Kouassi is looking to set up visits to Pittsburgh and Memphis, per his guardian. Both schools in pursuit.

Averged 4.6 points and 5 rebounds per game last season at Kennesaw. Welcome to the future of Tiger recruiting.

In all fairness, Keenesaw State was 10-22 last year, so competition was keen on their squad.

Willy Kouassi
#50 Willy Kouassi
Position: Center
Height: 6-10
Weight: 220
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Ivory Coast
High School: Central Park HS



Willy Kouassi begins his first year at Kennesaw State . . . A transfer from Auburn . . . Will sit out the 2012-13 season in accordance with NCAA transfer rules . . . Provides a big presence along the frontline who can rebound and block shots . . . Very athletic for size (6-10) and has a high motor and energy level.

2011-12 (Auburn): Came off the bench to appear in 25 games as a freshman during the 2011-12 campaign . . . Averaged 10.2 minutes a game . . . Contributed 1.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.6 blocks a contest . . . Went 16 for 33 (48.5 percent) from the field and scored 40 points . . . Collected a career-high seven rebounds and five blocked shots in 19 minutes of action against Nicholls State (11/25) . . . Played a season-high 23 minutes versus Arkansas-Pine Bluff (11/28) and scored a career-high seven points on 3 of 4 shooting . . . Recorded a career-high tying seven rebounds in 17 minutes versus LSU (3/3).

HIGH SCHOOL: Enjoyed outstanding career at Central Park Christian Academy in Birmingham, Ala. . . . Averaged 14 points and 15 rebounds, 3.5 blocks in leading team to its second straight National Association of Christian Athletes (NACA) National Championship in 2011 . . . Earned NACA All-American honors as a senior . . . Contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds as a junior while leading Central Park Christian Academy to 2010 NACA National Championship . . . A two-time NACA All-Tournament selection.

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 29, 1991 in Dimbokro, Ivory Coast . . . A native of Abidjan, Ivory Coast . . . Attended Central Park Christian Academy in Birmingham, Ala. . . Ranked 66th nationally by Rivals.com and the seventh best center in the country . . . Rated 90th nationally by ESPN . . . Has not declared a major . . . Decided to transfer to Kennesaw State because it is the fastest growing school in the state of Georgia, it is near Atlanta, and has a good business program . . . Graduated from Central Park Christian Academy with a 3.8 GPA . . . A member of the National Honor Society . . . High school teammate of current Owls teammate Bernard Morena.

Minutes declined at Kennesaw State. I suspect a workout and no offer.

We recruited Kouassi coming out of high school, if I remember correctly

It's a one year deal for an extra big and 5 extra fouls, which they probably won't have otherwise....I can see definitely see it happening if he would come...would be interesting to know what kind of discussions he's had with teammate Damien Wilson.

(04-26-2015 03:56 PM)Antonio5fan Wrote:  It would lessen the need for a big if Shaq would just not wait three fourths of the season to play like he's capable. Another decent big would be nice though.

He has been puzzling.

Maybe a year under Fuente would kick start him

(04-20-2015 02:16 PM)80sTiger Wrote:  Skal would've been nice.

Ya know what I don't get? Cal hired Pastner because he was supposed to be great at getting and developing bigs. Wow.

(04-29-2015 04:43 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  

(04-29-2015 04:07 PM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(04-29-2015 03:03 PM)80sTiger Wrote:  Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello
4h 4 hours ago
Kennesaw State grad transfer Willy Kouassi is looking to set up visits to Pittsburgh and Memphis, per his guardian. Both schools in pursuit.

Averged 4.6 points and 5 rebounds per game last season at Kennesaw. Welcome to the future of Tiger recruiting.

In all fairness, Keenesaw State was 10-22 last year, so competition was keen on their squad.

Yeah, I thought they'd kick ass with Damien Wilson on their squad.

(04-29-2015 10:38 PM)roundhouse74 Wrote:  

(04-29-2015 04:43 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  

(04-29-2015 04:07 PM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(04-29-2015 03:03 PM)80sTiger Wrote:  Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello
4h 4 hours ago
Kennesaw State grad transfer Willy Kouassi is looking to set up visits to Pittsburgh and Memphis, per his guardian. Both schools in pursuit.

Averged 4.6 points and 5 rebounds per game last season at Kennesaw. Welcome to the future of Tiger recruiting.

In all fairness, Keenesaw State was 10-22 last year, so competition was keen on their squad.

Yeah, I thought they'd kick ass with Damien Wilson on their squad.

Looks like they kicked 4 more asses than the year before.

http://www.ksuowls.com/cumestats.aspx/?p...&year=2013