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ROUNDUP: LOUISVILLE WRAPS UP 2003 CLASS

By Rob Harrington
robharrington@prepstars.com
September 3, 2002

Louisville fans are jumping for joy. The Cardinals, hot off their recent commitment from All-American candidate James Lang and earlier pledges from MI PG/WG Brandon Jenkins and KS JC BF Nouha Diakite, have landed blue-chip forward Nate Daniels.

Daniels, a 6-7 WF/BF at Broward (FL) CC, averaged 31 points, eight rebounds and two assists per game last season. Originally a signee with Fresno State, Daniels is a versatile slasher who can create off the bounce or hit long-range jumpers.

At Louisville, Daniels likely will play a similar role as current Cardinal freshman Francisco Garcia, but Daniels is a little more physically developed and ready to withstand the rigors of CUSA hoops.

The Cardinals are probably finished with the Class of 2003. It's too early to start ranking recruiting classes, but Rick Pitino's group certainly ranks among the nation's best at this point in the year.

The Cardinals will now begin to focus on their top targets in the junior class.

MORE NEWS, COMMITMENTS

Not only did Tulsa land Brett McDade over the weekend, but the Golden Hurricane also have received a commitment from Kenneth Kelly. Kelly, a 6-2 WG/PG from Dallas (TX) Carter, picked Tulsa over interest from Texas Christian, North Texas, Colorado State, UNC-Wilmington and others. ... Ekene Ibekwe reportedly will make an official visit to Maryland the weekend of September 14 and Kansas the weekend of October 11. Ibekwe also is strongly considering Southern Cal, Arizona and perhaps others. ...