Willis Forko Class: Senior Hometown: Houston, Texas High School: Cypress Springs Height / Weight: 5-9 / 150 Position: Midfielder

OUTLOOK — Comes to the Gamecock program as one of the most highly touted recruits in the country ... Very talented, left-sided attacking player with a great pace .. Has the ability to take players on ... Can serve balls into the box and come forward and score goals ... Plays left side at midfield in the back or as a central midfielder.

PRE-COLLEGE — Attended Cypress Springs High School ... Four-year letterwinner in soccer ... Earned all-region and all-district honors ... Offensive Most Valuable Player in the district ... Played in the district championships ... Named as Soccer America's top 25 recurit.

PERSONAL — Full name is Willis D. Forko ... Parents are Marie and Samuel Forko ... Favorite food is Italian ... Favorite actor is Will Smith ... Brother, Sam Forko, was drafted to the MLS's NY/NJ Metrostars in 2002 ... Born on November 11, 1982, in Monroria, Liberia.