Talented prospect from Kalamazoo's Loy Norrix High School ... Four-year varsity performer and letterwinner ... Also played four years of varsity basketball and track while in high school ... Recognized as an outstanding scholar-athlete in high school ... Also had a lead role in the school play ... Regarded as one of the top players in West Michigan and the Kalamazoo area ... Standout performer on the field as a prep student-athlete.