(03-03-2013 03:57 PM)UAB Band Dad Wrote: If we can add Hall and Riley Norris, that class will be incredible. As to the skinny part, we're talking high school kids here. A couple of years working with Lou DeNeen will cure that. They have the height, muscle will come.
I'm crossing my fingers. The 2013 class already is very solid, and if the 2014 class continues to shape up this way we'll be loaded and able to play the way Haase really wants to.
I can't wait.
The big problems right now is that Hall lives in Calipari's backyard and Norris is UAT fan.
Article on Norris on 2/5/2013-
http://www.premierball.com/2014-riley-norris-interview/
6. What schools have shown strong interest so far? Riley Norris: Alabama, Auburn, UAB, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Mississippi St., Arkansas, Stanford, Clemson, Kansas St., Georgia, Belmont, Mercer, Wright State, Ole Miss., Murray State, Tulane, Harvard, Texas A&M, Samford, and Louisiana-Lafayette.
7. What schools have offered scholarships? Riley Norris: Alabama, Auburn, UAB, Mississippi St., Arkansas, Mercer, Wright St., Tulane, Ole Miss, Belmont,and Samford.
9. Would you prefer to play college basketball close to home, or is that not a factor for you? Riley Norris: That really isn’t a factor for me.
14. What things are really important to you when it comes to choosing where to play college basketball? Riley Norris: Style of play will be a big factor, a coach that can help develop my game, somewhere where I feel comfortable, and of course most importantly my academics. I want to get a good degree.
19. What style of play do you prefer? Riley Norris: An up-tempo style that will allow 70-80 possessions a game. I think I’m pretty versatile, so I would like to display my skills on an open floor.