Gamecocks ‘in good shape’ with 7-footer after visit

South Carolina hosted 7-foot-1 Class of 2016 target Khadim Gueye of Bradenton, Fla., for an official visit over the weekend, and the Gamecocks did a good job with him, his coach said Monday afternoon.

“He had a good time, he enjoyed the players and had a good visit,” coach Loren Jackson of Victory Rock Prep said. “They told him he had an opportunity to grow and develop. Those were the main things.”

Gueye has also visited South Florida and Long Beach State. He will take an official visit to Arizona State this Wednesday and Thursday and probably will make a decision early next week, according to his coach.

As for the Gamecocks’ chances at this point, Jackson said, “They are in good shape. He’s got to go to Arizona State and get a comparison.”

Jackson said there isn’t a leader at this point but Long Beach has a bit of an advantage because Jackson’s son and Gueye’s teammate for three seasons is going there, and the two are good friends.

This story was originally published April 18, 2016 at 7:02 PM with the headline "Gamecocks ‘in good shape’ with 7-footer after visit."