| DeMarcus Cousins |
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 | Class:
Freshman
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| Hometown:
Mobile, Ala.
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| High School:
LeFlore
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| Height / Weight:
6-11 / 260
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| Position:
F
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| Experience:
HS
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"DeMarcus
is one of the most
talented big men I've ever had.
He has tremendous ball-handling
skills for a player his size. His
combination of size and shooting
ability should make him tough to
defend. He has a mean streak on
the court that gives him an edge."
- John Calipari
High School
Averaged 24.1 points, 13.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 3.2 blocks and 5.1 steals
per game
his senior season ... Earned Parade and McDonald's All-American
honors in 2009
... Finished the McDonald's All-American Game with 14 points and eight
rebounds
in 17 minutes of play...A member of the 2009 USA Junior National Select
Team
... Participated in the Jordan Classic All-Star Game and Nike Hoop Summit ...
Helped lead LeFlore to state semifinal appearances in 2008 and 2009 ... Ranked
the
second best recruit in the country and the No. 1 power forward by Rivals.com.
Personal
Son of Monique Cousins ... Chose UK over N.C. State, Washington, Memphis,
UAB and Kansas State.
