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Couple other quickies on this guys:
1) I find it pretty interesting that after the Duke win, we pick up a signing from the Raleigh/Durham area. I can’t recall in recent history any players at Lehigh from that area of the country, outside of Joe Knight who was a transfer from down there. So, maybe that win is helping out in recruiting.
2) The offer list he had is pretty incredible if accurate, although I have my doubts. This guy essentially turned down the ACC (NCSU, plus hometown school), Big East (USF), top A-10 (Xavier), and 2 powerhouse mid-majors (GMU and Davidson, also in-state).
3) On, perhaps, the downside. Looks like he played at a Christian high school, which could be good or bad. But, often the competition at those schools is very thin. Didn’t Gourley play at a Christian academy? Maybe somebody can comment on his competition level. Numbers are impressive in high school.
Kudos to coaching staff.