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PJ Dozier will make an immediate impact

The Gamecocks men's Basketball team struck gold when Columbia native Perry 'P.J.' Dozier decided to stay home to become a Gamecock.

The South Carolina men's Basketball coach, Frank Martin paid a last-minute visit to the home of combo-guard recruit Perry Dozier in a last effort to sway him. It worked. Now, USC is looking to build on a somewhat uplifting season with ESPN's 19th ranked recruit on their roster.

While Dozier can play either back-court spot, he looks to be a better shooting-guard in college, as many teams -- including USC -- play a position-less lineup, allowing his 6'6" frame to wreak havoc on the perimeter against smaller defenders.