Big pickup
If you haven’t seen the breaking news section on the Star-Advertiser website today, here’s what I posted about Evergreen (Wash.) senior center Caleb Dressler, who on Friday night verbally committed to play for UH starting in the 2012-13 season.
The 6-foot-10 Dressler’s addition is big considering the lack of depth on the Rainbow Warriors’ front line. More on him in Sunday’s newspaper.
Dressler was clearly enjoying watching his future teammates in practice on Friday. The Ohana Hoopfest, with its plethora of crowd-pleasing antics, only helped matters. He will accompany the team to watch their football brethren take on New Mexico State today at Aloha Stadium.
The Hawaii men’s basketball team picked up its first new commitment for the 2012-13 season in Evergreen (Wash.) High senior center Caleb Dressler late Friday night.
Dressler, a 6-foot-10, 240-pound native of Vancouver, Wash., said he offered his oral commitment to UH coach Gib Arnold after seeing a Rainbow Warriors practice and the Ohana Hoopfest at the Stan Sheriff Center on Friday.
“(Seeing those things) hit home the fact that I was home, and I wanted to seal the deal before the deal got away from me,” Dressler said in a phone interview from his hotel. “It was a great deal for me.”
He cannot sign a national letter of intent until the start of the early signing period on Nov. 9, but said he plans to do so.
The lefty, who is most comfortable with his back to the basket, averaged 17 points, 14.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game as a junior for Evergreen. Power forward and center are positions of need for UH.
He chose UH over two other final options, Portland State and Montana State. He had previously visited both.
Dressler represents one of two scholarships available for next season.
Welcome to Dressler
Here from Shanghai, China
Great to hear he’s comfortable with his back to basket will be a sight to see.
Hope he makes the grade.
Study hard Caleb the Only way to be a Warrior.
Thanks Brian, for the update
Look for your update even how far away from home.
On our way to Ichon in a few hours.