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PLAYER PROFILES - DR. PHILLIPS BASKETBALL
2010-11 SENIORS
#5 SHANE LARKIN
Senior
Guard
2009-10 Varsity Statistics (Junior)
19.0 ppg 4.3 apg 4.5 rpg 3.4 spg
Team MVP - 2nd Consecutive Year
Set School Record for steals in a game (9) and steals in a season (113)
1st Team All-State
Class 6A Player of the Year Runner-Up
1st Team All Metro, Central Florida, Orange County
Tampa Hoops Classic - All Tournament Team
2008-09 Varsity Statistics (Sophomore)
13.0 ppg 6.0 apg 3.4 rpg 3.1 spg 40% from three
Team MVP
Ranked #62 in the nation (Class of 2011) by Rivals.com - 4 stars
Ranked #88 in the nation (Class of 2011) by ESPN
Ranked as one of the top 15 point guards in the nation
All-Metro, All-Central Florida as a sophomore
1st Team All-State as a junior
One of just two players from Florida selected to play in the prestigious NBA Top 100 Camp
Date of Birth: October 2, 1992
Parents: Barry and Lisa Larkin
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio
Middle School Attended: Chain of Lakes Middle School
Favorite:
Basketball player: Chris Paul
NBA Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
College Team: Wake Forest
Athlete other than a basketball player: Barry Larkin
Movie: Love & Basketball
Book: MJ Moments
Musical group or singer: Gucci, Wayne
Food: Orange Chicken
TV Show: Sportscenter
The best thing about Dr. Phillips is.........the basketball team and the environment.
Most interesting class I've taken at DP is .......weights
My favorite teacher at DP..........Coach Soko
Most serious player on the team......Zach Pindar
Most likely to become president on the team........Zach Pindar
Most likely to become a head coach on the team.......myself
Smartest player on the team......myself
Craziest player on the team.....Damani Cade
Person in history I'd most like to meet........Michael Jordan
Greatest influence on my life.......my dad and Martin Luther King, Jr.
I'd like to switch places for a day with........President Obama
The best advice I ever received was....... Expect greatness.
After high school I want to.......start 4 years of college at a high D-1 school and make it to the NBA.
Most memorable moment......hitting 6 threes against Olympia and winning a district championship.
My greatest thrill in sports was.......winning two national championships.
Hobbies.......playing basketball, chilling
#11 KERBY LUBIN
6'2" 190 lbs
Senior
Guard
2009-10 Varsity Statistics (Junior)
8.9 ppg 5.9 rpg 2.5 spg 2.4 apg
Senior
Guard
2009-10 Varsity Statistics (Junior)
8.9 ppg 5.9 rpg 2.5 spg 2.4 apg
Returning starter for the Panthers.......played varsity for DP as a 9th grader, played at West Oaks Academy as a 10th grader, and back to DP last season.......a very athletic combo guard.....one of the Panthers best defenders.....athletic finisher in transition......a great rebounder from the guard position......had a DP single season high 16 rebounds in a game last year......gained lots of valuable experience starting on a team that went all the way to the state championship game last season.....a good shooter who can also break down a defense on penetration and make the right decision......will be one of the better guards in Central Florida next season.
Coach Long's comments on Kerby Lubin........."We would not have had the season we had last year without Kerby.....no way we make the state title game without him. His defense and rebounding in our playoff run were incredible, not to mention his scoring. He had some game deciding steals and rebounds for us last year that were critical. Kerby has continued to improve to the point where I have no hesitation in calling him one of the best guards in Central Florida. I love Kerby's work ethic and his passion towards the game. He's always looking for ways to get better. His experience that he gained last year starting in big playoff games will pay dividends this season. I'm expecting big things from Kerby this season."
Kerby Lubin - Beyond Basketball
Date of Birth: April 20, 1993
Parent: Gina Lubin
Birthplace: Stamford, Connecticut
Middle School Attended: Meadowbrook Middle School
Favorite:
Basketball player: Kobe Bryant and Rajon Rondo
NBA Team: Orlando Magic
College Team: UConn
Athlete other than a basketball player: Chris Johnson
Movie: Coach Carter
Book: Bible
Musical group or singer: Lil Boosie, Drake
Food: Chicken Wings
TV Show: Fresh Prince
The best thing about Dr. Phillips is.......the sports.
Most interesting class I've taken at DP is......Electronics.
My favorite teacher at DP........Mr. Gasperini
Funniest player on the team....... Keenan Green
Most serious player on the team......Matt Lohr
Most likely to become president on the team.....Pat Ryan
Most likely to become a head coach on the team.......myself
Smartest player on the team......Zach Pindar
Craziest player on the team.......Damani Cade
Person in history I'd most like to meet.......Michael Jordan
Greatest influence on my life......my mom and uncle.
I'd like to switch places for a day with......Kobe Bryant
The best advice I ever received was.......All you can do is give it your all and let things happen and your best will take care of the rest.
After high school I want to........go to college.
Most memorable moment........when I hit a game winner at the buzzer.
My greatest thrill in sports was.......placing 5th in Nationals.
Hobbies........playing basketball, chillin with friends, spending time with family
Coach Long's comments on Keenan Green........"Keenan played great for us during the second half of the season and was pivotal in our playoff run to the state title game. He had some game changing plays in the playoffs that we desperately needed. He uses his quickness well to guard bigger players. His athleticism is key to our transition game and the younger players will be looking to Keenan for leadership this season. His experience as a state title game starter should be great for us this season. He's been in big games and played well in big games so I'm hoping for more of the same in his senior season."
Keenan Green
Coach Long's comments on Kerby Lubin........."We would not have had the season we had last year without Kerby.....no way we make the state title game without him. His defense and rebounding in our playoff run were incredible, not to mention his scoring. He had some game deciding steals and rebounds for us last year that were critical. Kerby has continued to improve to the point where I have no hesitation in calling him one of the best guards in Central Florida. I love Kerby's work ethic and his passion towards the game. He's always looking for ways to get better. His experience that he gained last year starting in big playoff games will pay dividends this season. I'm expecting big things from Kerby this season."
Date of Birth: April 20, 1993
Parent: Gina Lubin
Birthplace: Stamford, Connecticut
Middle School Attended: Meadowbrook Middle School
Favorite:
Basketball player: Kobe Bryant and Rajon Rondo
NBA Team: Orlando Magic
College Team: UConn
Athlete other than a basketball player: Chris Johnson
Movie: Coach Carter
Book: Bible
Musical group or singer: Lil Boosie, Drake
Food: Chicken Wings
TV Show: Fresh Prince
The best thing about Dr. Phillips is.......the sports.
Most interesting class I've taken at DP is......Electronics.
My favorite teacher at DP........Mr. Gasperini
Funniest player on the team....... Keenan Green
Most serious player on the team......Matt Lohr
Most likely to become president on the team.....Pat Ryan
Most likely to become a head coach on the team.......myself
Smartest player on the team......Zach Pindar
Craziest player on the team.......Damani Cade
Person in history I'd most like to meet.......Michael Jordan
Greatest influence on my life......my mom and uncle.
I'd like to switch places for a day with......Kobe Bryant
The best advice I ever received was.......All you can do is give it your all and let things happen and your best will take care of the rest.
After high school I want to........go to college.
Most memorable moment........when I hit a game winner at the buzzer.
My greatest thrill in sports was.......placing 5th in Nationals.
Hobbies........playing basketball, chillin with friends, spending time with family
#32 KEENAN GREEN
6'2" 180 lbs
Senior
Forward
2009-10 Varsity Statistics (Junior)
4.3 ppg 3.0 rpg 55% from the floor
Returning varsity starter from last season.......took over the starting role midway through the season.....played great in the Panthers playoff run to the state championship game......had the game deciding offensive rebound and basket in the state semifinal game against Dr. Krop that sent DP to the state title game.......a very good defender who is almost always asked to defend much bigger players......played varsity at West Orange as a sophomore before moving/transferring to DP.......very athletic wing who is a strong finisher in transition.....can play several positions on offense and can guard multiple positions on defense.
Senior
Forward
2009-10 Varsity Statistics (Junior)
4.3 ppg 3.0 rpg 55% from the floor
Coach Long's comments on Keenan Green........"Keenan played great for us during the second half of the season and was pivotal in our playoff run to the state title game. He had some game changing plays in the playoffs that we desperately needed. He uses his quickness well to guard bigger players. His athleticism is key to our transition game and the younger players will be looking to Keenan for leadership this season. His experience as a state title game starter should be great for us this season. He's been in big games and played well in big games so I'm hoping for more of the same in his senior season."
Keenan Green - Beyond Basketball
Date of Birth: September 13, 1992
Parent: Pearl Bryant
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
Middle School Attended: Chain of Lakes
Favorite:
Basketball player: Shane Larkin
NBA Team: Orlando Magic
College Team: North Carolina
Athlete other than a basketball player: Terrell Owens
Movie: Friday
Book: No Limit
Musical group or singer: lil boosie
Food: Porkchops and rice
TV Show: Naruto
The best thing about Dr. Phillips is.........the basketball program.
Most interesting class I've taken at DP is.......weightlifting.
My favorite teacher at DP and why.......Mrs. Hayduk, because she is a sweet and nice lady.
Funniest player on the team.......T-Wade (Terrance Powe)
Most serious player on the team.......HJ Elliott
Most likely to become president on the team.......Zach Pindar
Most likely to become a head coach on the team.......Pat Ryan
Smartest player on the team.......myself
Craziest player on the team.......Damani Cade
Person in history I'd most like to meet: Malcom X
Greatest influence on my life......God
I'd like to switch places for a day with......Michael Jordan
The best advice I ever received was.....Don't ever give up.
After high school I want to........go to college.
Most memorable moment.......seeing my nephew being born.
My greatest thrill in sports was.......dunking for the first time.
Hobbies........Myspace
Date of Birth: September 13, 1992
Parent: Pearl Bryant
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
Middle School Attended: Chain of Lakes
Favorite:
Basketball player: Shane Larkin
NBA Team: Orlando Magic
College Team: North Carolina
Athlete other than a basketball player: Terrell Owens
Movie: Friday
Book: No Limit
Musical group or singer: lil boosie
Food: Porkchops and rice
TV Show: Naruto
The best thing about Dr. Phillips is.........the basketball program.
Most interesting class I've taken at DP is.......weightlifting.
My favorite teacher at DP and why.......Mrs. Hayduk, because she is a sweet and nice lady.
Funniest player on the team.......T-Wade (Terrance Powe)
Most serious player on the team.......HJ Elliott
Most likely to become president on the team.......Zach Pindar
Most likely to become a head coach on the team.......Pat Ryan
Smartest player on the team.......myself
Craziest player on the team.......Damani Cade
Person in history I'd most like to meet: Malcom X
Greatest influence on my life......God
I'd like to switch places for a day with......Michael Jordan
The best advice I ever received was.....Don't ever give up.
After high school I want to........go to college.
Most memorable moment.......seeing my nephew being born.
My greatest thrill in sports was.......dunking for the first time.
Hobbies........Myspace
Keenan Green
#34 HERON (H.J.) ELLIOTT
6'1" 175 lbs
Senior
Wing
Went back and forth between varsity and jv as a junior.....athletic wing......a good finisher in transition......can play either the guard or forward positions on both offense and defense.......had a great summer.
Coach Long's comments on H.J. Elliott........"I really love H.J.'s work ethic. Over the summer he was in the gym and weightroom every day we made it available. He's shown the coaches that he wants to get better and is willing to work his tail off to do it. His hard work in the summer has shown as his game has improved. H.J. is a team player and his enthusiasm rubs off on the rest of the guys."
H.J. Elliott - Beyond Basketball
Date of Birth: September 21, 1992
Parents: Lisa Elliott, Heron Elliott, Sr.
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
Middle School Attended: Southwest Middle School
Favorite:
Basketball player: Jason Kidd
NBA Team: Orlando Magic
College Team: University of Florida
Athlete other than a basketball player: Usain Bolt
Movie: A.T.L., Four Brothers
Book: The Bully, The Gun, The Alchemist etc.
Musical group or singer: T.I., Young Jeezy, Lupe Fiasco, Drake, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary and everyone who sounds good.
Food: Fried chicken, yellow rice, romen noodles
TV Show: The Cleveland Show, Family Guy, The Boondock
The best thing about Dr. Phillips is.......the girls.
Most interesting class I've taken at DP is.......AP World History with Ms. Parm
My favorite teacher at DP and why.......Mr. Lychako because he's so funny
Most serious player on the team.......myself
Most likely to become president on the team.......Zach Pindar
Most likely to become a head coach on the team.......Pat Ryan
Smartest player on the team.......Zach Pindar
Craziest player on the team........Damani Cade
Person in history I'd most like to meet........Jesus and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Greatest influence on my life.......My mother
I'd like to switch places for a day with.......Jay-Z, because he's married to my wife.
The best advice I ever received was.....To never let anyone tell you that you can't achieve anything you want.
After high school I want to.......Go to college and play basketball and get a degree in architecture.
Most memorable moment......When I dropped my career high on West Orange and almost brought the team back.
My greatest thrill in sports was......when I picked up a basketball for the first time.
Hobbies......basketball, playing the drums, playing PS3, and eating.
Senior
Wing
Went back and forth between varsity and jv as a junior.....athletic wing......a good finisher in transition......can play either the guard or forward positions on both offense and defense.......had a great summer.
Coach Long's comments on H.J. Elliott........"I really love H.J.'s work ethic. Over the summer he was in the gym and weightroom every day we made it available. He's shown the coaches that he wants to get better and is willing to work his tail off to do it. His hard work in the summer has shown as his game has improved. H.J. is a team player and his enthusiasm rubs off on the rest of the guys."
Date of Birth: September 21, 1992
Parents: Lisa Elliott, Heron Elliott, Sr.
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
Middle School Attended: Southwest Middle School
Favorite:
Basketball player: Jason Kidd
NBA Team: Orlando Magic
College Team: University of Florida
Athlete other than a basketball player: Usain Bolt
Movie: A.T.L., Four Brothers
Book: The Bully, The Gun, The Alchemist etc.
Musical group or singer: T.I., Young Jeezy, Lupe Fiasco, Drake, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary and everyone who sounds good.
Food: Fried chicken, yellow rice, romen noodles
TV Show: The Cleveland Show, Family Guy, The Boondock
The best thing about Dr. Phillips is.......the girls.
Most interesting class I've taken at DP is.......AP World History with Ms. Parm
My favorite teacher at DP and why.......Mr. Lychako because he's so funny
Most serious player on the team.......myself
Most likely to become president on the team.......Zach Pindar
Most likely to become a head coach on the team.......Pat Ryan
Smartest player on the team.......Zach Pindar
Craziest player on the team........Damani Cade
Person in history I'd most like to meet........Jesus and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Greatest influence on my life.......My mother
I'd like to switch places for a day with.......Jay-Z, because he's married to my wife.
The best advice I ever received was.....To never let anyone tell you that you can't achieve anything you want.
After high school I want to.......Go to college and play basketball and get a degree in architecture.
Most memorable moment......When I dropped my career high on West Orange and almost brought the team back.
My greatest thrill in sports was......when I picked up a basketball for the first time.
Hobbies......basketball, playing the drums, playing PS3, and eating.
2010-11 JUNIORS
# 33 ZACH PINDAR
6'9" 190 lbs
Junior
Center
Played JV as a 9th grader........played on the varsity summer team.......long and athletic.......a shot blocker who is a impacts the game both offensively and defensively......good post moves......lots of potential.......scored two points in the state championship game......a very good student......4.6 GPA.
Coach Long's comments on Zach Pindar......."Zach is a very hard worker who is passionate about improving his game. His size brings a lot of new dimensions to the table. He gives us something that we've never really had since I've been at Dr. Phillips in a true shot blocking center. If Zach continues to progress at the rate he has progressed the last year, I believe he will be a very good player in our program for years to come. He has the potential to be a game changer in the paint. I'm excited about coaching Zach over the next few years."
Zach Pindar - Beyond Basketball
Date of Birth: May 19, 1994
Parents: Sue Bouder and Bill Pindar
Birthplace: New York, New York
Middle School Attended: Fieldstone Secondary School
Favorite:
Basketball player: LeBron James
NBA Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
College Team: Florida Gators
Athlete other than a basketball player: Michael Phelps
Movie: The DaVinci Code
Musical group or singer: Kanye West and John Legend
Food: Pretzels
TV Show: Family Guy
The best thing about Dr. Phillips is.......the wide array of kids, the great classes, and the outstanding sports programs.
Most interesting class I've taken at DP is.......AP World History
My favorite teacher at DP and why.......Mr. Wasylik because of his sense of humor.
Most serious player on the team.......Chris Thomas
Most likely to become president on the team........Mark Guerrier
Most likely to become a head coach on the team......HJ Elliott
Smartest player on the team.......myself
Craziest player on the team........Keenan Green
Person in history I'd most like to meet.......Jesus
Greatest influence on my life......Jesus
I'd like to switch places for a day with......Dwight Howard
The best advice I ever received was......."An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind."
After high school I want to.......go to college on a scholarship and play basketball, then start an occupation after that.
Most memorable moment.......going to Gator camp.
My greatest thrill in sports was.......when LeBron James hit the buzzer-beater against Orlando.
Hobbies......listening to music, playing my saxophone, swimming, eating, hiking, and going on Facebook.
Junior
Center
Played JV as a 9th grader........played on the varsity summer team.......long and athletic.......a shot blocker who is a impacts the game both offensively and defensively......good post moves......lots of potential.......scored two points in the state championship game......a very good student......4.6 GPA.
Zach Pindar - Beyond Basketball
Date of Birth: May 19, 1994
Parents: Sue Bouder and Bill Pindar
Birthplace: New York, New York
Middle School Attended: Fieldstone Secondary School
Favorite:
Basketball player: LeBron James
NBA Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
College Team: Florida Gators
Athlete other than a basketball player: Michael Phelps
Movie: The DaVinci Code
Musical group or singer: Kanye West and John Legend
Food: Pretzels
TV Show: Family Guy
The best thing about Dr. Phillips is.......the wide array of kids, the great classes, and the outstanding sports programs.
Most interesting class I've taken at DP is.......AP World History
My favorite teacher at DP and why.......Mr. Wasylik because of his sense of humor.
Most serious player on the team.......Chris Thomas
Most likely to become president on the team........Mark Guerrier
Most likely to become a head coach on the team......HJ Elliott
Smartest player on the team.......myself
Craziest player on the team........Keenan Green
Person in history I'd most like to meet.......Jesus
Greatest influence on my life......Jesus
I'd like to switch places for a day with......Dwight Howard
The best advice I ever received was......."An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind."
After high school I want to.......go to college on a scholarship and play basketball, then start an occupation after that.
Most memorable moment.......going to Gator camp.
My greatest thrill in sports was.......when LeBron James hit the buzzer-beater against Orlando.
Hobbies......listening to music, playing my saxophone, swimming, eating, hiking, and going on Facebook.
#4 RODERICK LAWRENCE
6'2" 170 lbs
Junior
Wing
2009-10 Varsity Statistics (Sophomore)
2.1 ppg 1.3 rpg
Played varsity last season as a sophomore.......very athletic wing........can play both the perimeter and the post both offensively and defensively.......a good finisher in transition.......scored two points in the state championship game last season.......will be a big part of this years squad......had a great summer.......loads of potential.
Coach Long's comments on Roderick Lawrence......."Roderick has progressed more than probably any other player on the team over the summer. His year of varsity experience last season was invaluable because now he knows all of our offensive and defensive systems, so he can let his athleticism take over. He's gone from a role guy to someone who is seriously competing for a starting spot on the varsity. He's versatile, athletic, and wants to get better and improve. More importantly he is willing to put in the time and dedication needed to accomplish his goal of getting better every day. I love his work ethic and enthusiasm to learn and get better. Roderick will be a big part of our team's success this season. He's a quality player and person."
Roderick Lawrence - Beyond Basketball
Date of Birth: November 19, 1993
Parents: Stephanie Jackson and Roderick Lawrence, Sr.
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
Middle Schools Attended: Memorial, Robinswood, and Lee
Favorite:
Basketball player: Courtney Lee
NBA Team: Orlando Magic
College Team: Florida
Athlete other than a basketball player: Shawn Taylor
Movie: G.I. Joe
Book: To Kill a Mockingbird
Musical group or singer: Michael Jackson
Food: Orange Chicken
TV Show: Bleach
The best thing about Dr. Phillips is........the girls.
Most interesting class I've taken at DP is.......CCC, because I wonder how fast I will type at the end of the year.
My favorite teacher at DP and why.......Mr. Worsham, because he understands me.
Most serious player on the team......Zach Pindar
Most likely to become president on the team.....Zach Pindar
Most likely to become a head coach on the team......H.J. Elliott
Smartest player on the team......Matt Lohr
Craziest player on the team......Keenan Green
Person in history I'd most like to meet.......Michael Jackson
Greatest influence on my life.......my mom
I'd like to switch places for a day with........Kobe Bryant
The best advice I ever received....."To do the right thing when no one is looking."
After high school I want to.......play in the NBA
Most memorable moment.......game winning shot.
My greatest thrill in sports.........is when I cross people
Hobbies........sports and school.
2010-11 SOPHOMORES
TYRIEFE BEARD
Junior
Wing
2009-10 Varsity Statistics (Sophomore)
2.1 ppg 1.3 rpg
Played varsity last season as a sophomore.......very athletic wing........can play both the perimeter and the post both offensively and defensively.......a good finisher in transition.......scored two points in the state championship game last season.......will be a big part of this years squad......had a great summer.......loads of potential.
Coach Long's comments on Roderick Lawrence......."Roderick has progressed more than probably any other player on the team over the summer. His year of varsity experience last season was invaluable because now he knows all of our offensive and defensive systems, so he can let his athleticism take over. He's gone from a role guy to someone who is seriously competing for a starting spot on the varsity. He's versatile, athletic, and wants to get better and improve. More importantly he is willing to put in the time and dedication needed to accomplish his goal of getting better every day. I love his work ethic and enthusiasm to learn and get better. Roderick will be a big part of our team's success this season. He's a quality player and person."
Roderick Lawrence - Beyond Basketball
Date of Birth: November 19, 1993
Parents: Stephanie Jackson and Roderick Lawrence, Sr.
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
Middle Schools Attended: Memorial, Robinswood, and Lee
Favorite:
Basketball player: Courtney Lee
NBA Team: Orlando Magic
College Team: Florida
Athlete other than a basketball player: Shawn Taylor
Movie: G.I. Joe
Book: To Kill a Mockingbird
Musical group or singer: Michael Jackson
Food: Orange Chicken
TV Show: Bleach
The best thing about Dr. Phillips is........the girls.
Most interesting class I've taken at DP is.......CCC, because I wonder how fast I will type at the end of the year.
My favorite teacher at DP and why.......Mr. Worsham, because he understands me.
Most serious player on the team......Zach Pindar
Most likely to become president on the team.....Zach Pindar
Most likely to become a head coach on the team......H.J. Elliott
Smartest player on the team......Matt Lohr
Craziest player on the team......Keenan Green
Person in history I'd most like to meet.......Michael Jackson
Greatest influence on my life.......my mom
I'd like to switch places for a day with........Kobe Bryant
The best advice I ever received....."To do the right thing when no one is looking."
After high school I want to.......play in the NBA
Most memorable moment.......game winning shot.
My greatest thrill in sports.........is when I cross people
Hobbies........sports and school.
ISAAC LANE
5'10"
Junior
Guard
Played varsity at DP as a freshman.....was ineligible as a sophomore but has worked very hard in the classroom to regain his eligibility......very talented combo guard......a very good penetrator in the halfcourt and decision maker in the full court......shoots the ball well......has all of the skill set required to be a very good point guard.....athletic and a good defensive player......will be a big contributor to the varsity this season.
Coach Long's comments on Issac Lane......"I'm really proud of Ike (Isaac). He has worked very hard in the classroom over the last year to regain his eligibility when the easier option would have been to quit. He's shown me that basketball is important to him. His talent has never been an issue. Ike's one of just a handful of players that I put on the varsity as a freshman at Dr. Phillips in nine years. That's a testament to his talent on the court. I really believe that Isaac will be a big part of our team's success this season. He's a really talented basketball player and I like his passion for the game. He's a tough cover for opponents because of his offensive skill set. If you play up on him he's plenty quick enough to go by you, but if you play off him he's plenty talented enough to knock down the perimeter shot. I'm looking forward to watching Ike progress as a player and a person throughout his last two seasons at DP."
Junior
Guard
Played varsity at DP as a freshman.....was ineligible as a sophomore but has worked very hard in the classroom to regain his eligibility......very talented combo guard......a very good penetrator in the halfcourt and decision maker in the full court......shoots the ball well......has all of the skill set required to be a very good point guard.....athletic and a good defensive player......will be a big contributor to the varsity this season.
Coach Long's comments on Issac Lane......"I'm really proud of Ike (Isaac). He has worked very hard in the classroom over the last year to regain his eligibility when the easier option would have been to quit. He's shown me that basketball is important to him. His talent has never been an issue. Ike's one of just a handful of players that I put on the varsity as a freshman at Dr. Phillips in nine years. That's a testament to his talent on the court. I really believe that Isaac will be a big part of our team's success this season. He's a really talented basketball player and I like his passion for the game. He's a tough cover for opponents because of his offensive skill set. If you play up on him he's plenty quick enough to go by you, but if you play off him he's plenty talented enough to knock down the perimeter shot. I'm looking forward to watching Ike progress as a player and a person throughout his last two seasons at DP."
JEFF TRUDEAU
6'2" 180 lbs
Junior
Forward
Played JV last season as a 10th grader......played summer varsity ball.....very good fundamentals......a good low post player and rebounder.....a good shooter for his position.....has 3 point range on his shot......had a great summer......will provide depth at the post position for the Panthers.
Coach Long's comments on Jeff Trudeau......"Jeff had an outstanding summer for us and is transitioning well to the varsity. The thing I like about Jeff is his commitment to doing whatever is necessary to improve. Jeff always finds a way to get the job done on the court. He finds different ways to score and rebound against guys that are bigger and more athletic than he is and that's a testament to his abilities. He's not a flashy player, but he produces out there on the court and that's the most important thing. I look forward to working with Jeff and seeing some of his hard work paying off this season on the varsity level."
Junior
Forward
Played JV last season as a 10th grader......played summer varsity ball.....very good fundamentals......a good low post player and rebounder.....a good shooter for his position.....has 3 point range on his shot......had a great summer......will provide depth at the post position for the Panthers.
Coach Long's comments on Jeff Trudeau......"Jeff had an outstanding summer for us and is transitioning well to the varsity. The thing I like about Jeff is his commitment to doing whatever is necessary to improve. Jeff always finds a way to get the job done on the court. He finds different ways to score and rebound against guys that are bigger and more athletic than he is and that's a testament to his abilities. He's not a flashy player, but he produces out there on the court and that's the most important thing. I look forward to working with Jeff and seeing some of his hard work paying off this season on the varsity level."
2010-11 SOPHOMORES
TYRIEFE BEARD
6' 160 lbs.
Sophomore
Guard
Played JV last season as a freshman........had a great summer......athletic wing.......a good finisher both in transition and in the half court.......a good athlete and defender.......can play multiple positions on offense and guard multiple positions on defense.
Coach Long's comments on Tyriefe Beard........"I love Tyriefe's work ethic. He was in the gym every time we opened it this summer. We started him on JV in the summer but he played his way onto the varsity. He was simply too good to keep on JV. I felt he definitely earned his way on the varsity. Not very many sophomores make the varsity at Dr. Phillips, so Tyriefe making it is a testament to his basketball abilities. I look forward to wrking with him over the next three years. He has a lot of potential."
Sophomore
Guard
Played JV last season as a freshman........had a great summer......athletic wing.......a good finisher both in transition and in the half court.......a good athlete and defender.......can play multiple positions on offense and guard multiple positions on defense.
Coach Long's comments on Tyriefe Beard........"I love Tyriefe's work ethic. He was in the gym every time we opened it this summer. We started him on JV in the summer but he played his way onto the varsity. He was simply too good to keep on JV. I felt he definitely earned his way on the varsity. Not very many sophomores make the varsity at Dr. Phillips, so Tyriefe making it is a testament to his basketball abilities. I look forward to wrking with him over the next three years. He has a lot of potential."
Future Panther All-Star
#1 RYAN LONG
3'1" (and still growing!) 37 lbs
Class of 2026 - 2 years old
Guard
Bench Press Max - 10 lbs
Squat Max - 15 lbs
Dunking the ball at just ll months old at his home goal......90th percentile in height at birth and his first year checkup.......has excellent hops.....wore out his bouncy chair.....jumps on the furniture all the time......makes nearly all of his shots at home......has to be shooting at least 80% from the floor.....is amphibious - dunks with either hand......hasn't quite figured out how to dribble the ball yet but is working hard at it......has great foot speed and already a strong finisher......considering Duke, Carolina, and UCLA but has made it known he will drop Duke from his list if Coach K is not coaching when he signs his letter of intent.
Ryan's already practicing outside in the cold weather!
Coach Long's comments on Ryan Long......"Ryan's potential is unlimited. He's been working on his game since birth so he's got a head start on most. I'm pretty sure I've got a future Dirk Nowitski on my hands here....he's tall, can shoot from the outside and take it to the hole. I'll bet my mortgage that he can take any 2 year old or younger in a game of one on one which would put him at the top of the national rankings for the Class of 2026. BabyRivals and Baby Scout have him ranked as the #1 player in the country for 2026. As long as he continues to develop and grow Ryan will soon be over 3 feet tall and after that....look out world!"
Ryan throws down another two handed power slam!
Class of 2026 - 2 years old
Guard
Bench Press Max - 10 lbs
Squat Max - 15 lbs
Dunking the ball at just ll months old at his home goal......90th percentile in height at birth and his first year checkup.......has excellent hops.....wore out his bouncy chair.....jumps on the furniture all the time......makes nearly all of his shots at home......has to be shooting at least 80% from the floor.....is amphibious - dunks with either hand......hasn't quite figured out how to dribble the ball yet but is working hard at it......has great foot speed and already a strong finisher......considering Duke, Carolina, and UCLA but has made it known he will drop Duke from his list if Coach K is not coaching when he signs his letter of intent.
Ryan's already practicing outside in the cold weather!
Coach Long's comments on Ryan Long......"Ryan's potential is unlimited. He's been working on his game since birth so he's got a head start on most. I'm pretty sure I've got a future Dirk Nowitski on my hands here....he's tall, can shoot from the outside and take it to the hole. I'll bet my mortgage that he can take any 2 year old or younger in a game of one on one which would put him at the top of the national rankings for the Class of 2026. BabyRivals and Baby Scout have him ranked as the #1 player in the country for 2026. As long as he continues to develop and grow Ryan will soon be over 3 feet tall and after that....look out world!"
Ryan throws down another two handed power slam!
Ryan Long - Beyond Basketball
Date of Birth: June 2, 2008
Parents: Coach Anthony Long and Priscilla Long
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
Favorite:
Basketball player: Steve Nash
NBA Team: Orlando Magic
College Team: Florida State
Athlete other than a basketball player: Chris Warren (Ole Miss)
Movie: Kung Fu Panda and Happy Feet
Book: Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
Musical Group or Singer: The Imagination Movers
Food: Graham Crackers
TV Show: Super Why!, Handy Manny, and Go Diego Go!
The best thing about Dr. Phillips.......I get to run all over the basketball court when I'm there!
The most interesting class I've taken........swimming (It's the only class I show up to!)
My favorite teacher and why......Ms. Joy, my swimming teacher.....because she doesn't get upset when I cry!
Person in history I'd most like to meet.......Mickey Mouse
Greatest influence on my life.......mommy and daddy
I'd like to switch places for a day with.......Diego
The best advice I ever received was........If you cry long enough and hard enough you almost always get what you want!
After high school I want to.......what's high school again???......seriously though I plan to go straight to the NBA.
Most memorable moment......seeing lions and elephants at Animal Kingdom and seeing Shamu at Sea World
My greatest thrill in sports was......dunking the ball at the age of 11 months
Hobbies.......climbing on furniture, running around the house, throwing my food on the floor and then laughing about it!
Date of Birth: June 2, 2008
Parents: Coach Anthony Long and Priscilla Long
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
Favorite:
Basketball player: Steve Nash
NBA Team: Orlando Magic
College Team: Florida State
Athlete other than a basketball player: Chris Warren (Ole Miss)
Movie: Kung Fu Panda and Happy Feet
Book: Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
Musical Group or Singer: The Imagination Movers
Food: Graham Crackers
TV Show: Super Why!, Handy Manny, and Go Diego Go!
The best thing about Dr. Phillips.......I get to run all over the basketball court when I'm there!
The most interesting class I've taken........swimming (It's the only class I show up to!)
My favorite teacher and why......Ms. Joy, my swimming teacher.....because she doesn't get upset when I cry!
Person in history I'd most like to meet.......Mickey Mouse
Greatest influence on my life.......mommy and daddy
I'd like to switch places for a day with.......Diego
The best advice I ever received was........If you cry long enough and hard enough you almost always get what you want!
After high school I want to.......what's high school again???......seriously though I plan to go straight to the NBA.
Most memorable moment......seeing lions and elephants at Animal Kingdom and seeing Shamu at Sea World
My greatest thrill in sports was......dunking the ball at the age of 11 months
Hobbies.......climbing on furniture, running around the house, throwing my food on the floor and then laughing about it!