BIG EAST RECRUITING UPDATE: LOUISVILLE

October 31, 2006

VERBAL COMMITMENT ALERT: Clarence Holloway (C), Boys to Men Academy


Projected 2007-2008 Roster


Seniors: Juan Palacios (F), David Padgett (F/C), Terrence Farley (C)
Juniors: Andre McGee (PG), Terrence Williams (SF), Jonathon Huffman (BF)
Sophomores: Edgar Sosa (G), Jerry Smith (G), Derrick Caracter (BF), Earl Clark (G/F)
Freshmen: George Goode (F), Clarence Holloway (C)
2008 Commitments: Jeff Withey (C), Martez Walker (F)


Rick Pitino and the Louisville Cardinals add their second commitment for the 2007 recruiting class as Clarence Holloway has announced that the Big Man Will Play for the Cards (Louisville Courier-Journal).



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If the name Clarence Holloway sounds familiar it is because we have already been down this road once before with Holloway and Louisville. Originally expected to be part of the 2005 class, Holloway did not qualify academically and opted to attend prep school after graduating from Harlan High school in Chicago. After a stay at IMG Academy, a brief flirtation with the NBA draft and his current home at Boys to Men Academy in Chicago, Holloway intends to be in Louisville next year. The 7'1 Holloway averaged 15 pts and 10 rebounds as a senior at Harlan, playing at over 300 lbs. He says his academics are in order and his current weight is closer to 275 lbs. DePaul was another school interested in Holloway this time around. If Rick Pitino thought Derrick Caracter was a project, he is going to have another on his hands in Holloway.

Holloway joins George Goode in the 2007 recruiting class.7 class. Goode is one of the ideal players for the Pitino system with his length and ability to hit the 3-ball and rattle the rim with an impressive dunk. Goode will need to get stronger to battle inside in the Big East as he tips the scales at a rather slight 205 lbs currently. Goode is a player that can do just a little bit of everything and with his body filling out and using improved strength to be even more dangerous on the boards and defensively. Goode selected the Cards over Oklahoma St, Missouri, Kansas, Baylor and Marquette.


Louisville has one scholarship remaining and we will keep following the Cards on the recruiting trail in their pursuit of filling that grant.