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DeMarcus Cousins

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KentuckyCOMMITTED (04/8/2009)OfferedNone
Kansas StateNoneOfferedNoneFrank Martin, Matt Figger
North Carolina StateNoneOfferedNoneLarry Harris
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Scouting Report on DeMarcus Cousins

by Jerry Meyer - 12/10/2007
An impressively physical presence, Cousins has the ability to dominate the interior. He can score in traffic and rebound in a crowd. Defensively, he is extremely difficult to score over. Not limited to being effective around the basket, Cousins can also operate on the perimeter. Perhaps his most underrated skill is his passing ability. Maturing emotionally is his biggest challenge in the development of his game.

Jerry Meyer serves as a national scout and recruiting analyst for Rivals.com. He played at Lipscomb University where be became college basketball's all-time career assist leader. Meyer earned Mr. Basketball honors in the state of Tennessee as a high school junior and senior. He has served as an assistant coach at Vanderbilt and also co-authored the book, "Basketball Skills and Drills."

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Early draft departures: Winners and losers6/18/2009 Rivals.com College Basketball

How big was Gani Lawal's decision to pull out of the NBA draft and return to Georgia Tech? It could lift the Yellow Jackets to the top of the ACC. Other schools were not so fortunate with regard to draft decisions. Get inside for a look at the biggest winners and losers with the deadline to pull out now behind us.

Meyer's Mailbag: UK roster far from set5/22/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
On the rise: Who's had the best offseason?5/22/2009Rivals.com College Basketball
Is the smaller NBA window a good thing?5/18/2009Rivals.com College Basketball
Meyer's Mailbag: Stephenson to Tucson?5/9/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Cousins signs with Cats4/15/2009CatsPause.com
Final 2009 Rivals150 sees several moves4/15/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Class of 2009 post players scouting report4/13/2009Rivals.com College Basketball
Meyer's Mailbag: Big names waiting on Wall4/9/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Cousins makes the call4/8/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Whispers: UK recruiting dominoes set to fall?4/7/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Decision looming for Cousins?4/6/2009CatsPause.com
Coaching moves affect several recruiting classes4/3/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Big men push East over the West4/2/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Recruiting process a priority4/1/2009CatsPause.com
Buzz of uncertainty at McD's practice3/31/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
What would hire mean for Cousins?3/30/2009CatsPause.com
McD's practice: Monday standouts3/30/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Judge, Cousins preparing for McDonald's game3/30/2009GoPowercat.com
McD's: Initial Observations3/30/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Meyer's midweek report3/19/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Memphis moves to No. 1 in team rankings3/18/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Meyer's Mailbag: 2009 big men ready for impact3/12/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Meyer's midweek report3/11/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Whispers: Memphis closing in on historic class3/10/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Cousins makes the call3/8/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Cousins on visit3/7/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Whispers: Leader emerging for five-star Williams?3/3/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Meyer's midweek report2/25/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
PG contingency plans for Duke and Memphis2/24/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
2009 McDonald's All-Americans2/18/2009NYCHoops.net
Meyer's midweek report2/18/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
2009 Jordan Brand All-American Team2/16/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Second-ranked recruit still liking K-State2/12/2009GoPowercat.com
Meyer's midweek report2/11/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Jordan Brand All-American Team Announced2/11/2009NYCHoops.net
Wall ready to shine in Jordan game2/11/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Meyer's midweek report2/4/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Meyer's midweek report1/28/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Cousins college choice coming soon1/26/2009Rivals High
Monday at the Hoophall1/20/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Hoophall Classic draws the top teams and players1/16/2009Rivals High
Meyer's midweek report1/14/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Meyer's Midweek Report12/25/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Cousins opens it up12/5/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Florida in familiar spot atop SEC12/1/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Last-minute decisions highlight signing period11/20/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Limelight to candlelight: Moving down11/19/2008Rivals.com College Basketball
Cousins wavering11/13/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Spalding Hoophall Classic11/13/2008NYCHoops.net
Blazers Prepare For A Top Signing Class11/12/2008BlazerSportsReport.com
What to watch: Early signing period storylines11/10/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Smaller programs attracting star big men9/22/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Video: DeMarcus Cousins Dominates in the Paint8/25/2008Rivals.com
2008 Nike Global Challenge Highlights8/19/2008OregonPreps.com
Nike Global Games: final day8/11/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Nike Global Games: semifinals8/10/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Nike Global Games: quarterfinals8/9/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Groce figuring it out at Ohio University7/31/2008Rivals.com College Basketball
AAU Nationals: Wednesday7/31/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Jackson out, Cousins still in7/30/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
AAU Nationals: 16U action rules the day7/29/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
2008 Nike Global Challenge7/22/2008NYCHoops.net
Peach Jam: Saturday evening7/13/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Peach Jam: Saturday morning7/12/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
LeBron Academy top performers7/11/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Lebron James Skills Academy: day three7/9/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Lebron James Skills Academy: Day two7/8/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
GBOA South brings out the stars6/29/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
From Benin to VA, Yarou Displays Skills5/31/2008HoyaReport.com
MDC top performers5/28/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Day two from the MDC5/26/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Saturday at the MDC5/25/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Video: DeMarcus Cousins Throws it Down5/13/2008Rivals.com
Prather: Saturday action5/11/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Tirey: Top talent showcased at Prather5/10/2008CatsPause.com
Summer Camp Preview5/6/2008NYCHoops.net
Real Deal top performers4/22/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Real Deal on the Hill- Saturday4/20/2008GopherIllustrated.com
Real Deal tips off4/19/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Power position: Examining the 2009 PFs4/10/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Final Rivals.com FAB 50 Boys Rankings4/2/2008StudentSportsBasketball.com
Southern Shootout tips off AAU season3/17/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Cousins Talks About His Recruitment3/2/2008BlazerSportsReport.com
UAB lands five-star Cousins3/1/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Cousins Will Play Basketball For Blazers2/29/2008BlazerSportsReport.com
Christ the King is crowned TOC champs1/21/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
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Results from Gatorade Shootout, part 11/5/2008GopherIllustrated.com
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Cousins poised to play12/10/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Fastbreak Friday: Set to sign11/9/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Preseason FAB 50: The Nation's Top 10 Teams11/1/2007StudentSportsBasketball.com
Major Recruits Watch UAB Opening Practice10/13/2007BlazerSportsReport.com
Fastbreak Friday: Taking in the madness10/12/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Video: DeMarcus Cousins in the paint9/21/2007Rivals.com
Video: DeMarcus Cousins in the paint8/31/2007Rivals.com
New 2009 top 100 is wide open8/9/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Super Showcase: Day Three7/27/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Peach Jam top 16U performers7/17/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
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Peach Jam prospect breakdowns7/14/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
LeBron James top underclassmen7/11/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
LeBron James: Final day7/10/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
USA Basketball: Medal Round6/24/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
USA Basketball: Round Three6/23/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
USA Basketball: Round Two6/23/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Video feature: Cousins among best in 20096/14/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Elite '09 forward talks about UK Elite Camp6/13/2007CatsPause.com
2007 Student Sports All-American Underclass Team6/7/2007StudentSportsBasketball.com
NMDC underclassmen wrap up6/4/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Cousins looking hard at UA5/29/2007BamaOnLine.com
Nike Memorial Day Classic: Day One5/27/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Sidney takes top spot in 2009 rankings5/16/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Video: Cousins is a cut above the rest5/15/2007Rivals.com
Wallace Prather Memorial honors pioneer5/10/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
King of the South, Day 24/29/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
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Busy weekend ahead on grassroots circuit4/26/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
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Southern Shootout tips off AAU season3/18/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Peach State Classic12/28/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Mailbag: Basketball gaining on football in SEC?8/29/2006Rivals.com College Basketball
Cousins building his game8/28/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
AMP: Cousins is nation's top sophomore8/24/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Cousins on top of initial class of 2009 rankings8/24/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
UA hoops staff hits recruiting trail7/11/2006BamaOnLine.com
Nike camp: Saturday's action7/9/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Nike camp: Friday's action7/8/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Nike camp: Opening day7/7/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
NIKE Hoop Jamboree standouts6/19/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting