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2008 Aug-06
Gillespie narrows college choices to three ACC schools and one SEC schoolBy Brian Meadows
Swamped by inquiries from colleges coaches and community members anxious to know if Keyrra Gillespie has picked a college, Statesville girls basketball coach Todd Jones decided Tuesday to pose a hypothetical question to his star point guard. The question: If you had to sign a national letter of intent today and leave for that school the following day, where would it be? In essence, Jones said he was looking for a short list of finalists, and the rising senior obliged. The Gillespie sweepstakes have narrowed to Clemson, Florida, Florida State and Georgia Tech. “I still don’t know where,” Gillespie said Wednesday, “but those are the four that I’ve broken it down to. “They’re the ones that have shown the most interest.” Division I schools across the country have recruited the three-time R&L county player of the year, who averaged 15.2 points, 8.2 assists, 6.3 rebounds and 4.9 steals per game as a junior. Gillespie and her high school coaches receive phone calls, text messages and e-mails daily from college coaches eager to know if they are still in the mix to acquire her services. Friends and other interested parties inundate her with questions about her selection process, too. “I get asked every day,” said Gillespie, who is ranked in ESPN HoopGurlz’s top 100 in the country and 15th at her position. Of her top candidates, Gillespie has visited Georgia Tech, which boasts players she has played AAU basketball with, and Clemson. Statesville assistant coach Jennifer Domagalski said she intends to take Gillespie for official visits to Florida and Florida State in September or October. The Gators were the first to offer Gillespie a scholarship. “I think she has made good choices, particularly Clemson and Florida,” Jones said. “They’ve been recruiting her and talking to her more about academics than any other school.” The signing period begins in early November. Gillespie said she hopes to have her final decision made by the start of basketball season, when the Greyhounds look to build on last year’s 28-3 campaign, which ended with a loss in the state quarterfinals. She admits the process has been a little overwhelming, but Gillespie realizes trustworthy people willing to offer advice are at her disposal. One of those is her first cousin, West Iredell football standout Quan Rucker. He can relate to Gillespie’s situation. After months of being recruited, Rucker gave a verbal commitment to Wake Forest in July.
“I would tell Keyrra not to rush it, take your time,” Rucker said. “Make sure the school is where you want to be, as far as a good basketball program and good academics.”
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