The Cyclones added two juco transfers and two freshmen to this class, which has excellent perimeter size and skill. Versatile 6-6 forward Marquis Gilstrap (Covington, Ga./Palm Beach CC/Gulf Coast CC) will come in with only one year of eligibility because he lost a year after suffering a broken leg. He will be counted upon for immediate production at both wing positions and possibly the power forward for matchup purposes. He can shoot the 3 and create his own shot off the bounce. Power forward LaRon Dendy (Greenville, S.C./New Hope Christian/Indian Hills CC) is a long athletic post who runs the floor and can finish in the lane. His size, to go along with Gilstrap and returning standout Craig Brackins, will be key. Coach Greg McDermott also hit Chicago for Chris Colvin (Chicago/Whitney Young). The 6-2 guard worked his way into our final ESPNU 100. He is strong and physical, and gets to the rim at will. The latest addition for the Cyclones is 6-5 SG Antwon Oliver (Racine, Wis./Horlick), a good athlete with range to the arc and can slash to the rim. Oliver also has the size to play both wing positions. The coaching staff is excited about his upside.
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