CARY — C.J. Leslie is not in a hurry.
After committing to N.C. State as a freshman, the Word of God junior wants to take a second look at his college options. As the 16th-rated prospect in the country in the class of 2010, Leslie has plenty of options.
"I wanted to open it up and see what else is out there," Leslie said Saturday at Dave Telep's Carolina Challenge in Cary. "I wanted to make sure I didn't miss any opportunities."
Leslie, a 6-8 forward, said he was too young when he made his initial verbal commitment. Leslie said the Wolfpack is still on his list but he has "no favorite." Leslie said he has offers from "everybody" and has recently talked to Florida, Memphis, North Carolina, Virginia Tech and Miami.
"I want to look at everybody before I make my final decision and make sure that's the place that I really want to go," Leslie said. "There may be something else out there and I would have missed out on that if I had stayed committed [to N.C State]."
Leslie showed flashes of the ability that has so many colleges pursuing his services. The tall and skinny forward hit a quick turn-around in traffic, a move that showed touch, in his first game on Saturday with Team Josh Howard. In the same game, he rained in a 3-pointer from the left corner, showing some range.
Leslie has a busy summer planned with trips to the Vince Carter Skills Academy (June in Orlando), LeBron James Skills Academy (July in San Diego) and NBPA top 100 camp. He said he will make his official visits in the fall before making a final decision.
"I want to take my time," Leslie said. "I'm going to weigh my options after all the visits. I'm just focused on finding a good team that's a good fit for me."
Comments
losing NOT loosing
Sat, 03/28/2009 - 23:37 — gvillegatrby far and away this is the most misused word at ACCNow.
I am far from an english major and have made my fair of mistakes but this one really gets me where I cant scratch!!
It is lose or losing.
not loose or loosing.
loose = your girlfriend more than likely!
let me use it in a sentence ... "I heard that girl was loose. Shes been with 6 guys already and we havent hit fall break yet!"
lose = your team lost or you lost something in general
let me use it in a sentence ... "I'm tired of ncsu losing every game that is worth winning. All they do is lose."
Interesting
Sat, 03/28/2009 - 23:14 — dhammillTo paraphrase Richard Nixon - "at least you won't have Herb Sendeck to Kick around anymore"
http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/sendek_herb00.html
I bet all those fans at Arizona State just hate the day NCSU let him go - right?
NCSU's problems begin at the top - the AD has to go. Sooner or later someone better wake up to that simple fact.
Loosing this recruit is just the tip of the iceberg.
Glad you're having fun, boys.
Sat, 03/28/2009 - 22:57 — JPDOhioI am sure you are right. CJ has soured on the Pack and he is going to run away from them as far as he can as fast as he can. State is doomed and nothing can save the program from the destruction it so richly deserves.
On the other hand, CJ may be a kid who realizes he made a decision too early and wants to step back and take a new look at his options. If I were his parent, that is what I would advise him to do. Then again, I would advised him not to make such an important decision his freshman year in the first place.
question
Sat, 03/28/2009 - 20:06 — gvillegatrwhen was the last time ncsu took a Carolina recruit? I'm sure it has happened ... it has prolly just been a while.
I agree
Sat, 03/28/2009 - 16:19 — GrizzlySpitterHe said he wanted to find a "good team". That rules out the Pack. If he goes to Carolina we might have to put a suicide watch on Hillsborough Street.
later
Sat, 03/28/2009 - 12:51 — gvillegatrncsu is not on his list anymore. the last paragraph and especially the last sentence says it all.