Calling all Ragin' Round-Ball Fans! Gotta Know!

[derf]

I heard a rumor that Cooke has decided not to come to UL after all. Is this true?

[Clutch0364]

I heard a rumor that Cooke has decided not to come to UL after all. Is this true?

Not true at all...he has been on the bench with the team during home games.

[derf]

I haven't seen him. I look at the next game. Thanks for putting my mind to rest.

[Jeaux]

Did you notice any information to what type of player he is or his style of play? Is he a slasher or primarily a jump shooter? or is he a combination of both?

From the few time I saw him in practice before the season I began, I would say he is a slasher, kind of like Allen Iverson. I've seen him take to a taller Ed Turner a couple of times. Seems fearless around the rim. Something we miss this year was a pure scorer like him. Hope we don't have any chemistry problems next year as we will again be loaded at the wings.

[RaginEsquire06]

From the few time I saw him in practice before the season I began, I would say he is a slasher, kind of like Allen Iverson. I've seen him take to a taller Ed Turner a couple of times. Seems fearless around the rim. Something we miss this year was a pure scorer like him. Hope we don't have any chemistry problems next year as we will again be loaded at the wings.

The anticipation never stops! It feels great to able to get excited about Cajun sports on a year-around-basis! How long will it be before the C-USA comes calling!

[Cajunsmike]

The anticipation never stops! It feels great to able to get excited about Cajun sports on a year-around-basis! How long will it be before the C-USA comes calling!

David Dees is about 6'4" with broad shoulders. He is a guy who can take it to the basket because of his strength. He is also a good outside shooter, better than anyone we have now. He will lead the team in scoring next season.

[Xlettrman]

I don't have any stats or any scouting reports, but I watched La'Ryan when he was a sophmore and Junior. Those two year he played for Saint Thomas More High School and started both years. Gary is a 6-7 SF. He can run, jump, shoot, play defense. He was the biggest and best player on our team and was expected to take us to the States playoffs and deep into it. But he trasfered before his senoir year to Carencro High School. I don't know the exact reason. At Carencro, La'Ryan is basically the team. I am not sure, but I think they have close to a .500 record? But I do know that without him, the Carencro Bears would be terrible. He makes the team respectable and forces opposing coaches to game plan specifically for him. Overall, La'Ryan is a very solid shooter with some good defense and the ability to go up and get the rebound. Don't expect for him to be a starter as a freshman or anything. But he could turn into a terrific player for the Cajuns.

As a Carencro fan, I have to put you in your place. Gary was hurt half of the year and they managed to finish 500 b/c of that fact. Gary was the only senior and they started a freshman and three sophomores. They were 10-2 before losing three kids to injuries and ranked in the top 10 of the state. So don't badmouth people's sons and their coaches when they busted their *ss. Gary is a good player and could have gone anywhere. The parents of Carencro players wish him the best and hope that he stays healthy.

[Cajunsmike]

This guy must be incredible! How big is he? Will he be a possible "immediate" contribution to the team?

David Dees is about 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs a little over 200 pounds. In all likelihood, he will be our leading scorer next year.

[T-Col]

As a Carencro fan, I have to put you in your place. Gary was hurt half of the year and they managed to finish 500 b/c of that fact. Gary was the only senior and they started a freshman and three sophomores. They were 10-2 before losing three kids to injuries and ranked in the top 10 of the state. So don't badmouth people's sons and their coaches when they busted their *ss. Gary is a good player and could have gone anywhere. The parents of Carencro players wish him the best and hope that he stays healthy.

I am sorry if I offended you, your school, or your players in any way. That was not the intent of my post. I was merely attepting to convey my exitment at the fact that UL was getting a playmaker. I attended one of your 2 games against STM, and from what I saw, Gary was by far the biggest reason you won the game. Without him you would not have won. I was trying to explain that I feel that he is the type of player that can and does lead a team a team to victory through my post. I was not trying to insult your program, because I do understand that your players played their hearts out. I am sorry that I did not know you had 3 starters injured and that was what cost you to finish 500. And I am sorry I offended you. Please understand that was not my intent.

[Xlettrman]

I am sorry if I offended you, your school, or your players in any way. That was not the intent of my post. I was merely attepting to convey my exitment at the fact that UL was getting a playmaker. I attended one of your 2 games against STM, and from what I saw, Gary was by far the biggest reason you won the game. Without him you would not have won. I was trying to explain that I feel that he is the type of player that can and does lead a team a team to victory through my post. I was not trying to insult your program, because I do understand that your players played their hearts out. I am sorry that I did not know you had 3 starters injured and that was what cost you to finish 500. And I am sorry I offended you. Please understand that was not my intent.

The two teams actually played three times with Carencro winning by over 20, by over 10 and then STM flat out outplayed Carencro in a third game for a big STM win. Coach Broussard, being perhaps one of the finest coaches in th state played a box and one or diamond and one on LaRyan the whole time and I don't think he scored more than 12 points in each game so...technically he wasn't the reason...he would have to be the leading scorer or have like 25 rebounds to say he's the reason they won....but its all good...geaux cajuns...