Interview with Royce Woolridge- Class of 2010. Commited to Kansas

1. So Royce you are committed to play next year at Kansas. What factors went into your decision?

Well I have family there that always tells me how great it is there plus I love the atmosphere at KU plus that's where basketball started and it has great history.

2. With Sherron Collins, Cole Aldrich, and maybe Xavier Henry leaving to the NBA, how do you except to play next year as a team?

I feel as if the team will still be good. Maybe not a number one seed but definitely a team that will compete and be a force to be reckoned with.

3. What is your goals individually next year?

My goals are to go out there and play as hard as I can in order to help the team as much as I can.

4. Who do you think is the best player in the class of 2010 and who do you think will have the most impact next year in college?

Harrison Barnes is really good and he will have a big impact next year at UNC.

5. What do you feel you have to improve before you head to Kansas?

I need to improve on my defense and getting stronger.

6. What's your best aspect in your game?

I think my versatility is the best aspect of my game.

7. If somehow Coach Self wasn't the coach anymore for Kansas would you stick with your commitment to Kansas or what other colleges would be the front runners?

Even if Coach Self wasn't the coach I would still stick with my decision to go to Kansas.

8. What player in the NBA do you compare yourself to and why? Is the NBA a path you would like to take or would you rather pursue a different career?
I don't know who I would compare myself to but I would love to eventually play in the NBA but if not I'm getting my degree in buisness where I'll start my own buisness.

9. Finally, what do you expect to accomplish as a team and individually next year at Kansas?

Next year I want the the team to make another run for the national championship and individually I want to help as much as I can to make that happen.

Moses Morgan Interview- Ready to bring DePaul to the top.

1. So Moses, you are committed to play next year at DePaul. What factors went into that decision?

My decison to go to DePaul was because I wanted to go to a school that will let me excel as a player and take my game to another level and having so many opportunities after my years of college.

2. After DePaul finished 8-23 last year, did their losing affect your decision? Are you hoping to bring DePaul to the top?

It didn't effect my decision at all. It actually made my decision stronger because it gives me and my teammates the ability to put DePaul back on the map and making it a top school.

3. Playing at the LeBron James Skills Academy this past summer must have been a great experience. How did you play against the top talent?

I played real well against the guys. I showed people that I can compete with the best. I learned a lot of stuff that I can add to my game and just competing at such a high level was really fun as well.


4. Who do you think had the best showing at the LeBron James Skills Academy? In other words, who was MVP?

I can't say there was really an MVP because everybody was good and everybody was competing to win and show the college coaches what we can do.


5. Playing in the Big East DePaul faces tough teams night in and night out, do you believe DePaul belongs in that class or would you rather have them in a less difficult division?

DePaul is good right where they are because now they have some talent coming in and the guys that are there makes the team even better. We can compete in that conference, we had a lot of games where we were up 10 points and let the game slip away and next year we are going to be able to close those games.


6. People say that DePaul is a mid major in a high major conference. Would you like to see the NCAA Tournament expand so more " mid major" teams like DePaul get in?

To me DePaul is a High Major School that can compete with the best teams and we just need to close games out. I don't think they should expand with more mid major teams.


7. There is some talk that NBA Hall of Famer, Isiah Thomas, is interested in taking over the DePaul head coaching position. Would that hiring change your decision? If so what colleges would be the favorites?

Whoever they bring in , I'm still going to go and spend my next years at DePaul.

8. Your father played at Indiana University under Bobby Knight. You didn't want to follow his path, why not?

Indiana was a great school and the coaching staff was great and students but I just felt more comfortable with going to DePaul and I wanted to start my own legacy.

9. What player in the NBA do you compare yourself to and why? Is the NBA a path you would like to take or would you rather pursue a different career?

I watch Carmelo Anthony and I think I have a similar game to him and I want to pursue a career in the NBA.

10. What is your strongest characteristic in you being a great player?

My strongest characteristic is that I play hard and play like every game is my last and just wanting to win.

11.What do you plan to accomplish as a team and individually next year and possibly the next four years with DePaul?

I want to go in there and be a big part of the team as a freshman and help win games. So that's my goal,to help win games and putting DePaul back to where it needs to be.

Jordan Brand Classic Regional Rosters

City Team (TBD Jerseys)

1 Shane Southwell W 6-6 185 Rice High School (New York, NY) Kansas St.
2 Branden Frazier SG 6-3 180 Bishop Loughlin High School (Brooklyn, NY) Undecided
5 Jeffrey Short SG 6-3 180 John F. Kennedy High School (Bronx, NY) Undecided
10 David Coley G 6-2 180 Thomas Jefferson High School (Brooklyn, NY) Stonybrook
15 Maurice Barrow SF 6-5 210 Christ the King High School (Middle Village, NY) Undecided
21 Leroy Isler SF 6-5 185 Boys & Girls High School (Brooklyn, NY) Undecided
22 Kadeem Jack PF 6-8 210 Rice High School (New York, NY) Undecided
24 Malik Thomas SF 6-6 175 Wadleigh High School (New York, NY) Boston U.
31 Michael Alvarado PG 6-2 190 All Hallows High School (Bronx, NY) Manhattan
34 Ryan Rhoomes PF/C 6-8 205 Cardozo High School (Bayside, NY) Undecided

Coaches:
Paul Gilvary (Holy Cross High School/Flushing, NY)

Edwin Gonzalez (Bishop Loughlin High School/Brooklyn, NY)


Suburban Team (TBD Jerseys)


3 Marcus Henderson PG 5-6 140 Newburgh Free Academy (Newburgh, NY) Undecided
14 Antoine Mason SG 6-2 185 New Rochelle High School (New Rochelle, NY) Undecided
20 Aaron Brown SG 6-5 185 St. Benedict’s Prep (Newark, NJ) Temple
21 Jason Morris SF 6-6 204 The Hotchkiss School (Lakeville, CT) Georgia Tech
22 Fuquan Edwin W 6-5 200 Paterson Catholic High School (Paterson, NJ) Seton Hall
24 Ronald Roberts PF 6-7 210 Saint Peter’s Preparatory School (Jersey City, NJ) St. John’s
30 Gilvydas Biruta PF 6-8 240 St. Benedict’s Prep (Newark, NJ) Rutgers
32 Derrick Williams PF 6-6 250 St. Anthony High School (Jersey City, NJ) Richmond
33 Brian Voelkel SF/PF 6-5 215 Iona Preparatory School (New Rochelle, NY) Vermont
44 J.J. Moore SF 6-5 200 South Kent School (South Kent, CT) Pittsburgh

Coaches:
Mike Kelly (Saint Peter’s Preparatory School/Jersey City, NJ)

Bill Murphy (New Rochelle High School/New Rochelle, NY)

Interview with Kendall Marshall- Best passer in class of 2010

1. Who is the best player you have ever played against? Why was this player so hard to guard or score against?

The best player I ever played against is Ty Lawson because of his strength and
quickness.

2. Why did you choose North Carolina over the other schools that heavily recruited you last year?

I chose North Carolina because it was my dream and where I always wanted to go.

3. Who do you think is the best player in the class of 2010?

The best player in 2010 in my opinion is Jared Sullinger due to his dominance
and and skill level.


4. When did you get your first recruitment letter and from whom?
I got my first recruitment letter in 8th grade from Vermont.

5. What player in the NBA do you compare yourself to and why?

It’s hard for me to compare myself too someone but I have had people tell them I
remind them of Marcus Williams and Jason Kidd.

6. How do you workout during the school year?

I workout during the season just to keep my skills in check. During the season
is not the time to get better.

7. Who is/was your favorite teammate?

My favorite teammate was Ed Davis when we played AAU together because he made
the game very easy for me.


8. What player do you emulate?
I do not try to emulate anybody but instead take bits and pieces from a bunch of
players.

9. Who is your role model?

My role model is my grandmother.

10. What do you think you have to get better at in your game?

I have to improve my quickness and also my jump shot.

11. What do you like better AAU or school basketball? What AAU team did you play on?

I think school and AAU both have their advantages so it is hard to choose one
over the other. I played for Boo Williams.

12. What do you plan to do after basketball? What do you plan to major in?

After basketball I want to pursue a career in being a Basketball Analyst. I plan to major in communications.

13. How does it feel when people ask for your autograph?

I feel like I owe it to them. It does not exactly give me a feeling.


14.What would you say to kids who want to play D-1 and beyond but can't get any exposure?

If you are good, they will find you. Do not use exposure as an excuse.

15. What's your favorite sport other than basketball?

Other than basketball no other sports exist to me lol

16. What do you plan to accomplish as a team and individually this year?

This year I want to win my first State and Conference Championship and well and
making the McDonalds All American Game, the Jordan Classic, and All-Met POY.

Thank you Kendall and good luck with the North Carolina Tarheels next year!