Charlotte Transfer Mike Thorne Has Suitors, Planning Visits

SYRACUSE — Mike Thorne, a 6-foot-11, 275-pound transfer from Charlotte, has no shortage of suitors.

Thorne told SNY.tv he’s considering Arizona, South Carolina, Virginia Tech, Illinois, Kansas, Pittsburgh and “possibly N.C. State.”

He met Saturday with Illinois coach John Groce and has a visit set for Illinois April 17-19.

“He would like me to come in and help the team,” Thorne told SNY.tv. “He wants me to improve as a player and a person.”

Kansas coach Bill Self and Pitt coach Jamie Dixon were in to see Thorne last week, and other coaches will be coming in to see him. He plans on taking more visits.

Thorne averaged 10.1 points and 7.3 rebounds in 26.1 minutes per game this past season for Charlotte (14-18 , 7-11 Conference USA). He will graduate in May and will be immediately eligible.

Written by Adam Zagoria

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