Andy Slocum
School and Year (1998-99) West Monroe HS, LA - Senior
Height and Weight 6'11 235lbs
Position Center/Power Forward
98-99 Ratings #3 best unsigned center (BO)
#111 (PS), #481 (HS)
Academically Eligible Yes (3.8 GPA)
Status Signed Texas A&M
AAU team New Orleans Jazz (1998)
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Andy Slocum hails from West Monroe High, LA where he is a
standout player in both baseball and basketball. Schools with strong
baseball programs will likely have the upper hand in this recruiting
race.
The 6'11, 235-pound lefty has the frame to potentially be a
great player in collegiate basketball too, let alone his status as a
potential Major League Baseball player. He moves well, but isn't
described by many as being an athlete. His post game lives on
movement and with some strength and size he will be able to move
post defenders more easily. His range extends past the perimeter, but
is most effective in the paint with an effective jump hook.
Slocum averaged 20 points, 15 rebounds and five blocked shots
as a junior.
4-13-99...WLFI TV-18 reported this morning that they were hearing
it was likely Slocum would announce this afternoon for Texas A&M. This
afternoon, Slocum was an Aggie.
3-17-99...According to a new Insider's Report blurb, Slocum
is still looking for a school to make his final official visit.
A month ago it looked like Southern Cal was going to be the school
to get it, but now Florida State has been mentioned as a possibility.
He also would like to make some unofficial visits. The recent coaching
change at Notre Dame has Notre Dame out of the running until a new
coach is named. His list now includes Florida State, Auburn, Miami (FL),
Penn State, Texas A&M, Tulane, Texas, Purdue, Northwestern, Oklahoma,
Alabama, Southern California, and Utah. If Utah coach Rick Majerus
is named the new coach of Notre Dame (as of 3/16 Majerus said he has
not been contacted about the job), look for Notre Dame to become a
strong contender.
2-27-99...Slocum and Derrick Zimmerman aren't strangers,
and it isn't just because their high school teams occasionally play
each other. The two player played for the same AAU team, the
New Orleans Jazz, last summer for coach Thad Foucher. The roster
included seniors 6'11 F/C Jonathan Bender, Picayune (Ms);
6'11 C Andy Slocum, West Monroe; 6'7 F Barry Carter, White Castle;
6'7 F Ron Dupree, Biloxi (MS); 6'7 F Thomas Davis, Pineville;
6'0 PG Hollis Price, New Orleans St. Augustine; 6'3 G/F Derek
Zimmerman, Monroe Wossman; JR 6'1 PG Chris Duhon, Slidell and
JR 6'3 G/F Jumichael Young, Hammond.
2-24-99...The Indy Star has an article on Slocum and Zimmerman,
featuring some comments from the opposing coach on each player.
2-21-99...The list of schools in contact with Slocum include
Villanova, Florida State, Auburn, Miami of Florida, Penn State,
Texas A&M, Tulane, Texas, Villanova, Purdue, Northwestern, Oklahoma,
Alabama, Southern California, Notre Dame, and Utah. While his coach
has said Andy is unlikely to attend a west coast school, he has
visited USC unofficially, and has another visit scheduled soon.
2-15-99...Slocum has set up his final official visit with
Southern California. The maximum paid visits is five, so if he is
interested in Purdue he will have to do it with his own money.
Some conflicting information from a Notre Dame fan magazine states
Slocum has already officially (paid visit) Southern California,
along with Utah, Notre Dame and Oklahoma.
1-30-99...According to the Insider's Report, Slocum is
getting attention from Penn State, Utah, Texas A&M, Tulane,
Texas, Villanova, Purdue, Northwestern, Alabama, Southern
California, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, and Utah. Tennessee and Utah
are reportedly out of the running.
1-8-99...Assistant coach Jim Thrash took in the West Monroe
vs Woosman game not only to check out Slocum, but also Woosman's
6'3 all-state guard Derrick Zimmerman.
12-27-98...Andy Slocum has been rated the 17th best center
prospect in the senior class by FullCourt Magazine.
10-27-98...USC got an unofficial visit from 6'10 West Monroe
center Andy Slocum this past weekend.
DATE MIN FG FGA FT FTA 3P 3PA RB A B S PTS
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02-02-99 15 26 Won vs Quachita
Season thru PPG FG% FT% 3P% RPG APG SPG BPG RECORD RANK
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01-26-99 14.5 .800 11.5 23-3 #8 (LA)
97-98 season 20.0 15.0 5.0
98-99 season
Date Day Time Opponent
---- --- ---- --------------------
11-12-98 W Jamboree
11-17-98 W @ Rayville
11-18-98 W @ Crossett
11-20-98 W @ Eudora
11-21-98 W @ Monticello
11-26-98 W vs University Heights, KY
@ University Heights Tourney
11-27-98 L vs Grisham, AL
@ University Heights Tourney
11-28-98 W vs Forest City, AR
@ University Heights Tourney
12-01-98 W @ Carroll
12-08-98 W Rayville
12-14-98 W Loyola
12-17-98 W @ Winnsboro
12-22-98 W @ Bastrop
12-26-98 W Winnsboro
12-28-98 W Pine
12-29-98 W E Jefferson
12-30-98 W John Ehret
01-05-99 W Warren Central
01-07-99 W Carroll
01-08-99 L Wossman
01-09-99 W Bastrop
01-12-99 W @ Warren Central
01-16-99 L Slidell
01-19-99 W Bastrop
01-22-99 W @ Neville
01-26-99 W @ W Quachita
01-29-99 W Ruston
02-02-99 W Quachita
02-09-99 W Neville
02-12-99 W W Quachita
02-16-99 L @ Ruston
02-19-99 L @ Quachita
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