They were AAU teammates in Atlanta. Even saw Cole wearing BYU shorts one time in high school. Would love to know what sort of feedback Leifson provides him. That could easily influence his decison.
He's very athletic. He was probably GT's most valuable player when they played in Spain last summer. Not sure why he hasn't been able to put it altogether in one season, though. I suspect he needs a confidence boost, which I'm sure Pope could provide. Here are a couple of short highlight dunks, which showcase his athleticsm a bit.