Caz joins the Cougar family after a celebrated high school career at Dalton High School in Dalton, GA under head coach Mike Duffie...The three-year varsity stand-out was twice named 7AAAA First Team All-Region and First Team All-Northwest Georgia following his junior and senior seasons in 2008 and 2009...As a senior, Cole put up 15 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 5.1 blocks per game...Averaged 11.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.1 blocked shots per game as a junior...Won the "Dunk" competition in the Make-A-Wish All-Star Games hosted at Christian Heritage HS in Dalton.

Personal: Son of Lawrence and Chris Cole...Loves his mom's cubed steak and gravy...Enjoys playing guitar and xbox in his spare time...Holds the record for the most cheese eggs eaten (14) at the Waffle House in Dalton...Favorite movie is Big Fish...Favorite athlete is Vince Carter...Lists his family as having the most influence on him...Most memorable athletic achievement was signing his letter to CSU.