C.J. Leslie Diary: Coach drop-ins & Final Four picks
Words. C.J. Leslie
Word of God Academy (Raleigh, N.C.) star forward C.J. Leslie is the #10-rated prospect in the HSH Top 50. Previously committed to N.C. State, Leslie recently re-opened his recruiting and has opted to wait until the spring to decide on a college. That alone makes his one of the most intriguing stories in the 2010 senior class, and Leslie also happens to be one of its most exciting players.
C.J. has agreed to give HSH exclusive access and chronicle his thoughts in this bi-monthly diary where he’ll talk about everything from his season with Word of God to the recruiting process as he inches closer and closer to a decision.
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What’s up people, it’s your boy C.J. and this is my third diary entry.
Let’s talk about the season first. We’ve been doing really good, just playing together as a team. We beat the No. 1 team in our conference, and we’re at a good place right now. I think we’re starting to click, and it’s the right time to get it going.
I’ve noticed a few different coaches at my games lately. John Calipari (Kentucky) has been there … UCLA has been to a game, and Oregon. N.C. State has definitely been at a few games, too. That’s about it. It’s cool to have big-time coaches like that in the stands when you’re playing, but, to be honest, it doesn’t really affect how I play. I play harder regardless!
I told you guys last time that we were going to play in a tournament in Kentucky and that was real cool. I got a chance to go down and hang out with my boy John Wall (Word of God, 2009). We had a GREAT time together and the fans were just crazy! I definitely think that Kentucky has the wildest fans. They were doing different chants for me like “C.J. – UK” and “C.J. Les-lie!” It’s pretty cool to hear that. They show a lot of love and they are on top of things. They’re recruiting just like the coaches are.
I also went to the N.C. State game when they beat Duke. Coach Sidney Lowe just let them play a lot more uptempo. That game was really exciting.
I’ve basically got the same list of schools: UCLA, Oregon, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky and N.C. State. That’s pretty much it. I’m looking to set some visits up soon. I’m not sure when, but my next visit will be to Florida. I’m still looking to cut my list down, I just have to find time to do that.
A lot of people ask me what I do when I’m away from school and basketball and basically I do a lot of eating. That and chillin’ with my friends and hanging out.
I watch a lot of college basketball, and I want to go ahead and give my picks for the Final Four. I’m saying Kentucky, Texas, Kansas and Michigan State. You know the Spartans always find their way to the Final Four somehow. And you already know who I’m picking to win it all: My homeboy John at Kentucky! He better win it. I mean, think about it: They’ve got a great team with great freshmen who don’t play like freshmen. Plus Calipari is a great coach! I definitely think that Kentucky will be cutting the nets down for sure!
Well, that’s all I’ve got for now. I want to give a shout-out to all of the fans, I really appreciate you guys reading. Check back for the next diary. I’m out!
CJ, hopefully you can lead us to another chip next year!
lol i like butty, im buttylicious people!!!!
cj, come to uk. we want you and you will be a perfect fit in the ddmo. here’s to hoping lexington is your next destination!
come to Kentucky man! guarantee you won’t regret it. best fans in all of sports- world wide. great coach, great tradition, and you’ve seen what cal can do for players like wall and evans and rose.
Love watching you ball with Word of God, serious skills dude.
Hope to see you in a Kentucky jersey next year.
Look at our recruiting class. Harrow, Brown, and Cothron. With you we will be ACC and even NCAA contenders. We need you to be the final piece and restore greatness to NC State.
Join the pack CJ. We love you man and can’t wait for you to dominate the ACC with Ryan and Lorenzo next year.
Come to N.C. State!!! North Carolina has much more going for it than Kentucky does and you know this man!!!!
The wolfpack loves you man. We welcome you with open arms. We can beat the blues on the reg with you .
CJ CJ CJ! I can hear the Wolfpack fans now!!
Lots of queer guys at ncstate like the bbc
Lots of nothing in Kentucky!!
It 3am and I can’t get of youtube. Home boi got mad skills. BEST PLATER IN COLLEGE NEXT YEAR. Kentucky is ready for that.
NC STATE NC STATE NC STATE
C.J., recruiting is a great coaching skill – but so is coaching! Kentucky saw that last night. UCONN is still a great choice.
We’d love to see you at Gampel.
cj uk not so much
CJ WILL STAY AT NCSU