By BRANTLEY STRICKLAND
sportsdesk@lowcountry.com
USC Salkehatchie head basketball coach Travis Garrett promised to make a big splash in filling out his 2009 recruiting class. Turns out, he was referring to about 6-foot-10-inches and 300 pounds worth of splash to be exact.
Yep, the newest Indians is a load, as former Mid-Carolina High School star Marcus Goode has transferred from Division I Marshall to USC Salkehatchie.
“He going to be a dominant player for us,” Garrett said of Goode when reached Sunday. “His skill level is up there, he’s very highly athletic, and he just knows how to play. “He is going to be a major impact on our program.”
sportsdesk@lowcountry.com
USC Salkehatchie head basketball coach Travis Garrett promised to make a big splash in filling out his 2009 recruiting class. Turns out, he was referring to about 6-foot-10-inches and 300 pounds worth of splash to be exact.
Yep, the newest Indians is a load, as former Mid-Carolina High School star Marcus Goode has transferred from Division I Marshall to USC Salkehatchie.
“He going to be a dominant player for us,” Garrett said of Goode when reached Sunday. “His skill level is up there, he’s very highly athletic, and he just knows how to play. “He is going to be a major impact on our program.”
Goode, who appeared in 11 games and averaged 4.2 points per appearance for the Thundering Herd last season, averaged 22 points, 17 rebounds and seven blocks in his senior prep season. He will be a redshirt sophomore for the Indians, leaving him one year of eligibility to play for the junior college program.
“He just gives us a dominant big man, a real polished big man, something I haven’t had since I’ve been here,” Garrett said.
Garrett said he liked the idea of pairing Goode with 6-9 Mari Konate, a recruit from France who is also expected on campus in August.
“It’s pretty good,” he said. “We’re really going to be able to play the way I like. We’ve got some real aggressive guys can compete and come in and contribute. I’m just really pleased with how things worked out.”
The acquisition also likely wraps up Salk’s class at seven players.
“We’re shutting it down,” Garrett said. “We do have room for one more, but we’re not really looking at this point. Maybe if a best available type guy or a transfer comes our way, but I’m satisfied with where we’re at.”
The Indians open fall practice Oct. 1.
