Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Canty expected to do big things for Gauchos

From Justin Mehr's "Big Shoes To Fill In The Big West" -

"...UCSB brings in perhaps the most intriguing prospect in 6’ 8” junior college transfer Jalen Canty. Although the Gauchos fared well in their first year without Big Al Williams during the 2015-16 season, Canty acknowledges the similarities drawn.

I was talking to the coaches and they talked about their former player Alan Williams, how he was able to now play with the Phoenix Suns,” Canty said. “The coaches told me that if I work hard not only could I get as far as him, but I could even get beyond his level.

The City College of San Francisco center was originally a Washington State football commit coming out of high school, but changed course last-minute, showing his desire to continue his hoops career. This past year, he led CCSF to a 32-1 record and a California Community College Athletic Association State Championship. Averaging a near double-double at 13.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game last season means the expecations for what Canty can bring to the Gaucho team are quite high..."

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