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Desrosiers will stay put

Print | Comments () Posted by Brendan Hall, Globe Correspondent April 17, 2010 08:32 PM

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Central Catholic head coach Rick Nault confirmed this evening that his star center, the 6 foot 11 Wake Forest-bound Carson Desrosiers, will stick to his commitment and not ask for a release from his National Letter of Intent.

Desrosiers, a two-time Globe Super Teamer who was last seen leading the Raiders to a Division 1 state title last month, signed with the Deacons in November of last year. But when head coach Dino Gaudio was abruptly relieved of his duties two weeks ago, there was speculation that Desrosiers would ask for a release from his letter of intent. Current NCAA rules state that a school does not have to release a player from his or her scholarship if there is a coaching change, but many schools will agree to a release if the player requests for one.

Former Nuggets head coach Jeff Bzdelik was hired at Wake last Wednesday and flew down this morning to meet Desrosiers in his Windham, N.H., home and make his pitch. Nault said Desrosiers "really liked what he had to say."

Desrosiers, currently ranked in the Top 75 nationally for the Class of 2010 by ESPN, leaves Central Catholic as one of the most decorated players in program history. The Raiders won two state titles over the last three seasons. thanks in no small part to the sharp-shooting big man who averaged 16.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, 6.5 blocks, 4.5 assists and 42.1 percent from three-point range.

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