Theodis Tarver Update

Theodis Tarver, a 6-9, 210 pound power forward from Carroll H.S. in Monroe, La., is expected to officially visit Georgia Tech next weekend. Tarver, who helped lead the Louisiana Stars to the final eight of the recent Great American Shootout in Denton, Tex., also is seriously considering Mississippi and LSU.

A long and mobile athlete oozing with potential, Tarver is an exceptionally quiet player on the basketball court whose emotions or expressions rarely seem to change. Think of him as the 2001 version of the "Quiet Man," with all due respects to John Wayne.

Tarver has a graceful gait up and down the floor, and he releases particularly well on the break. He also showed the ability to catch and finish throughout the Shootout, although he will need to continue to get stronger to play at the high Division I level right away.

Tarver [previously said he has been offered scholarships by Georgia Tech, Louisiana State, Mississippi and Louisiana Tech already, and also has an interest in Georgia Tech, Charlotte, Tulane, Alabama and Arkansas.

Tarver averaged 18.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 4.9 blocks as a junior at Carroll H.S. He said he has a 3.0 GPA and has already scored an 18 on the SAT.

Tarver competed with Mike Theus' Shreveport Bossier Select program at the AAU Super Showcase and with the Louisiana Stars at the AAU Nationals.

IR will keep you posted on Tarver's development as the summer unfolds, so stay tuned!