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NBA Top 100 Camp Q & A: Hanner Perea
by Greg Rosenstein in Recruiting | June 21st, 2011
The NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp ran from Thursday through Saturday at the University of Virginia and four of Indiana’s class of 2012 commitments — Hanner Perea, Jeremy Hollowell, Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell and Ron Patterson — participated. Hamilton Southeastern’s Gary Harris and Brewster Academy’s Mitch McGary were also in attendance.
Greg Rosenstein, former men’s basketball beat writer for The Indiana Daily Student and currently of USA Today, had a chance to catch up with all six prospects in a set of interviews that will appear on Inside the Hall.
Rosenstein caught up with Perea, who scored 38 points in six games at the camp, for a Q & A :
How has camp been going so far for you?
It’s going really well. I love playing against players like this. Going against tough guys like this allows me to see where I need to get better.
What have you learned that you need to work on?
Right now, I need to work on my shot and my post moves. I need to move around the basket more and I need to talk more.
How did your first game (finished with six points) go this morning?
It went pretty good. I got a few blocks and a lot of rebounds. I know this is just the first game. As it keeps going on and on, I’m going to try to get better.
Outside of the game, you and the other players have had other developmental sessions. What was that like?
NBA Top 100 Camp Q & A: Jeremy Hollowell
by Greg Rosenstein in Recruiting | June 20th, 2011
The NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp ran from Thursday through Saturday at the University of Virginia and four of Indiana’s class of 2012 commitments — Hanner Perea, Jeremy Hollowell, Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell and Ron Patterson — participated. Hamilton Southeastern’s Gary Harris and Brewster Academy’s Mitch McGary were also in attendance.
Greg Rosenstein, former men’s basketball beat writer for The Indiana Daily Student and currently of USA Today, had a chance to catch up with all six prospects in a set of interviews that will appear on Inside the Hall.
Rosenstein caught up with Hollowell, who scored 33 points in six games at the camp, for a Q & A :
What has your experience been like here at camp?
It’s been a real fun camp. We’ve been learning more than just basketball. I’ve been interacting with guys from all over the country: playing with them, practicing with them. It’s been real fun.
What is it like to be coached by current or former NBA players?
It’s been fun. These guys have all been in our shoes when they were younger. I’ve been listening to them and learning from them. I’m taking their advice and using it.
How did you do in your first game (finished with five points) this morning?
I did alright. The jump shot wasn’t really falling, so I started going to the basket. We won so that’s all that matters.
You ended up beating Ron Patterson and Hanner Perea’s team. Did that mean anything more to you?
NBA Top 100 Camp Q & A: Mitch McGary
by Greg Rosenstein in Recruiting | June 17th, 2011
The NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp kicked off on Thursday at the University of Virginia and four of Indiana’s class of 2012 commitments — Hanner Perea, Jeremy Hollowell, Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell and Ron Patterson — are participating. Hamilton Southeastern’s Gary Harris and Brewster Academy’s Mitch McGary are also in attendance.
Greg Rosenstein, former men’s basketball beat writer for The Indiana Daily Student and currently of USA Today, had a chance to catch up with all six prospects in a set of interviews that will appear on Inside the Hall.
Rosenstein caught up with McGary on Thursday:
When do you think you will be making a decision?
Probably this fall, I’ll make a decision before the season starts.
Do you plan on taking the five official visits that are allowed?
Yes. I haven’t decided where yet, but hopefully soon.
Will there be any unofficial visits you take after this camp?
I’m not sure at the moment. I have to look at the schedule, but I’m not sure.
How do you feel about all of the attention? Are you comfortable with all of these microphones in your face?
I feel kind of like a celebrity. It’s a lot of pressure. Any kid that has cameras and microphones stuck in his face is under a lot of pressure. I can handle it, but I was always the biggest star in my home town so I got a feel of it. But now I’m not just a big fish in a little pond anymore. I’m just trying to go out there and play with everybody else. It’s still a lot of pressure.
What part of the game do you need to work on the most?
Probably mental attitude. Sometimes if I make a bad decision, I’ll put my head down. I just need to move past it and make the next play.
NBA Top 100 Camp Q & A: Gary Harris
by Greg Rosenstein in Recruiting | June 17th, 2011
The NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp got into full swing on Thursday at the University of Virginia and four of Indiana’s class of 2012 commitments — Hanner Perea, Jeremy Hollowell, Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell and Ron Patterson — are participating. Hamilton Southeastern’s Gary Harris and Brewster Academy’s Mitch McGary are also in attendance.
Greg Rosenstein, former men’s basketball beat writer for The Indiana Daily Student and currently of USA Today, had a chance to catch up with all six prospects in a set of interviews that will appear on Inside the Hall.
Rosenstein’s talk with Harris, who is averaging 12.5 points through two games at the camp, continues the series:
What about Indiana interests you?
It’s close to home and I’m close with some of the players that committed there. I’d know who I will play with if I went down there. Coach Crean has done a great job recruiting me.
Will the scholarship numbers affect your decision?
The coaches said it’s not a problem, so I just got to take their word and realize that there is still going to be room for me if I go there.
Where are you overall in the recruiting process?
I don’t have any set dates on when I want to make my decision. I’m going to take some visits when all this summer stuff is not going on. Then I’ll just take time and figure out what I’m going to do.
What schools have been pursuing you the hardest recently?
Indiana, Michigan State, Louisville, Purdue and Michigan have been recruiting me the hardest.
NBA Top 100 Camp Q & A: Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell
by Greg Rosenstein in Recruiting | June 16th, 2011
The NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp got into full swing today at the University of Virginia and four of Indiana’s class of 2012 commitments — Hanner Perea, Jeremy Hollowell, Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell and Ron Patterson — are participating. Hamilton Southeastern’s Gary Harris and Brewster Academy’s Mitch McGary are also in attendance.
Greg Rosenstein, former men’s basketball beat writer for The Indiana Daily Student and currently of USA Today, had a chance to catch up with all six prospects in a set of interviews that will appear on Inside the Hall. Rosenstein’s talk with Ferrell kicks off the series:
How has your experience here at the NBA Top 100 Camp been so far?
Everything’s going great. They’re telling us a lot of different strategies, so it’s been a lot of fun.
How’d your first game go today?
We won by 30. We were all playing real well. I just played the point guard position and was looking to pass the ball. I think I did pretty well. That’s the main thing: I’m trying to win. I don’t want to lose a single game here. I’m going to do what it takes to win.
Who else is on your team and why were you so successful?
Our biggest strength as a team is shooting. We made a lot of shots. Codi (Miller-McIntyre), the other point guard, could play the two and was also making a lot of shots. Our bigs down low were effective and that’s what helped us win the game.
Outside of the game, you and the other players have had other developmental sessions. What was that like?
The coaches here are acting like mentors. The skill development workout was very instructive. My favorite part was when this coach, I can’t remember the name, showed us some new ball handling drills. I feel if I do that, my handles will get tight, so I’ve learned a lot. It’s been a lot of fun.
