Ex-Mater Dei star King bids adieu to Duke ... Could USC be next stop?

Former Mater Dei basketball standout Taylor King has decided to leave Duke after his freshman season.

Mater Dei Coach Gary McKnight confirmed Monday night that King has asked for and received his release from the Durham, N.C., university.

King had orginaillay committed to UCLA when he was an incoming freshman at Mater Dei but had a change of heart.

King's father, Steve, said his son will seek to transfer to a high-profile program that better fits his offensive strengths. He averaged 5.5 points and played in 34 games for Duke.

USC could be a possibility because the Trojans actively recruited him out of high school. Gonzaga and Villanova also pursued King.

-- Eric Sondheimer

-- Image from www.bluedevilhoops.com

Comments

[Kenny G]

OK, it's Feb 2009, and Taylor King in nowhere to be found. Gees another Shea Cotton in the making courtesy of the McNight - Mat D program. Parents when are you going to learn that character counts not athletics in college programs.