NORCROSS, GA. -- Kanaan Carlyle does not lack for options. The five-star guard holds a long list of offers that span conferences and time zones. As he geared up for an official visit to Auburn, the Georgia-based standout talked to rivals.com about the major players in his recruitment.
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IN HIS WORDS
ON UPCOMING VISITS
"I’m taking my official visit to Auburn on Oct. 9."
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ON OTHER VISITS HE HOPES TO TAKE
"Definitely Georgia. Definitely Florida, Gonzaga and Kansas. Those for sure."
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ON AUBURN
"I love the program and I love the way they play. I also like the coaching staff. They’re all really supportive of me and all the players."
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ON WHICH AUBURN COACH HE IS CLOSEST WITH
"Probably Coach [Ira] Bowman."
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ON BOWMAN
"He’s a really cool dude. He’s always checking in on me and making sure I’m good. He sends me the stuff he sends to the team so I can see it and see how he interacts. He already treats me like I’m one of them."
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ON IN THE TEAMS IN THE MIX WITH AUBURN
"Stanford is talking to me a lot. Georgia is pushing hard. Kansas is on me and pushing hard, too."
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ON KANSAS
"They’re a great historical program. I like the history and the culture. That’s a blue blood and it’s really cool. That’s a good thing."
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RIVALS' REACTION: Auburn is sitting pretty with Carlyle, but the Tigers are no lock. Kansas, Georgia and others are in play. A recent offer from Baylor could also impact the five-star’s recruitment. Carlyle’s upcoming Auburn visit is the fist of a handful of trips that will shape his decision.
