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PLAYER PROFILES - DR. PHILLIPS BASKETBALL

2009-10 SENIORS

#22 PATRICK RYAN

6'1"     175 lbs
Senior
Guard

2009-10 Varsity Statistics (Senior)
12.3 ppg     3.8 rpg     4.2 apg    2.1 spg
Defensive Team MVP
2008-09 Varsity Statistics (Junior)
11.5 ppg     3.5 rpg     3.0 apg     2.0 spg     43% shooter from three
Defensive Team MVP
2007-08 Varsity Statistics (Sophomore)
2.3 ppg     1.5 apg     1.5 rpg     1.0 spg

Started every game last season as a junior.....Led the team shooting 43% from three....2nd leading returning scorer, rebounder, and assists man.....defends the opponents best perimeter player......2008-09 defensive team MVP.......had a great 2009 summer......a good shooter and a tough defender against guards and wings......a good penetrator and finishes well in the paint.......excellent court vision.....can knock down the open shot.....a mentally and physically tough competitor on the court.

Coach Long's comments on Patrick Ryan......"Pat is a pleasure to coach. He has continually improved his game to the point where he is now being recruited and will play basketball in college. Everything I've asked Pat to work on he has done. After his sophomore year I told him he would have to be a knock-down shooter and he responded by leading the team shooting from three at 43%. After his junior year I told him that if people are playing his shot that he will have to get in the paint and finish on drives and he has done that over the summer. He can do it all from the guard position - drive each way, finish, make good decisions, lead a team. We ask a lot of him defensively as well and he had responded and is now one of the better guards that I've had since I've been at DP."

Patrick Ryan - Beyond Basketball
Date of Birth: December 12, 1991
Parents: Patrick Sr. and Melissa Ryan
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
Middle School Attended: Westridge and Chain of Lakes Middle

Favorite:
Basketball player: Kobe Bryant
NBA Team: Los Angeles Lakers
College Team: UConn
Athlete other than a basketball player: Randy Moss
Movie: The Hangover
Book: Black and White
Musical group or singer: Gucci, Waka Flocka, Boosie, and Young Jeezy
Food: French Fries
TV Show: That 70's Show

The best thing about Dr. Phillips is........the basketball team.
Most interesting class I've taken at DP is ........basketball.
My favorite teacher at DP and why......Coach Soko because he's cool.
Funniest player on the team......Damani Cade
Most serious player on the team......Matt Lohr
Most likely to become president on the team.......Zach Pindar
Most likely to become a head coach on the team.......Mark Guerrier
Smartest player on the team......Zach Pindar
Craziest player on the team......Damani Cade

Person in history I'd most like to meet.......Babe Ruth
Greatest influence on my life......my sister
I'd like to switch places for a day with.......Kobe Bryant
The best advice I ever received was.....Never let yesterday's disappointments overshadow tomorrow's dreams.
After high school I want to......go to college.
Most memorable moment.....was winning the district championship.
My greatest thrill in sports was......hitting a game winning shot at the buzzer.
Hobbies.......sleeping, watching tv, texting, lifting weights, and eating.

Pat Ryan

#1 DAMANI CADE

6'3"     200 lbs
Senior
Forward

2009-10 Varsity Statistics (Senior)
12.0 ppg     6.2 rpg     3.2 apg     2.7 spg
2008-09 Varsity Statistics (Junior)
10.6 ppg     4.8 rpg     3.2 apg     1.9 spg     1.1 bpg     37% from three
2007-08 Varsity Statistics (Sophomore)
4.6 ppg     3.5 rpg     1.2 spg     1.1 apg
2006-07 Varsity Statistics (Freshman)
2.2 ppg     1.6 rpg

One of just a handful of players at DP who has been on the varsity since their 9th grade seasons.......the only player left who was a member of DP's 2007 state championship game appearance.....Started several games his sophomore season and started every game his junior season......the Panthers most versatile player who plays both on the perimeter or inside depending on the lineup.......a physical player who can defend every position on the floor......has great court vision and an excellent passer......the Panthers most experienced player......shot an impressive 37% from behind the three point arch as a junior......will be a major contributor for the Panthers this season and is critical to the success of the team.

Coach Long's comments on Damani Cade......."Damani is by far our most experienced player. He's seen just about everything. We are going to be counting on Damani to lead us both on and off the floor. Our younger players know that he's been where they are trying to go....and that is Lakeland. Damani is physically one of the most talented players that I have coached. He's one of the best passers from the middle of the floor that I have ever coached in 17 years. He brings a dimension to our team that no one else can bring. If Damani will play to his potential, he gives us a weapon that makes us very difficult to beat. He makes our team very versatile because he's a tough cover. A big man has a hard time guarding him on the perimeter because he shoots so well and guards have a tough time with him inside because he is big and physical. Damani should be able to earn a college scholarship if he continues to progress how he has been. Damani has the most impact this year on if we are going to be just good or if we are going to be great."

Damani Cade - Beyond Basketball
Date of Birth: September 10, 1991
Parents: James and Deloris Cade
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
Middle School Attended: Gotha Middle School

Favorite:
Basketball player: Lebron James
NBA Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
College Team: Wake Forest
Athlete other than a basketball player: Plaxico Burress
Movie: Friday and Coach Carter
Book: The Giver
Musical group or singer: Gucci Mane and Lil Wayne
Food: Anything my grandma cooks
TV Show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The best thing about Dr. Phillips is.......the ladies and the basketball team.
Most interesting class I've taken at DP is.....Geometry
My favorite teacher at DP........Mr. Murray
Funniest player on the team........Chuck Ford.
Most likely to become a head coach on the team......Andy Lin.
Most likely to become president on the team.....Pat Ryan.
Smartest player on the team........myself.
Craziest player on the team.......myself.

Person in history I'd most like to meet........Charles Barkley.
Greatest influence on my life......Demetrius Scott and Grandpa
I'd like to switch places for a day with.......Lebron James.
The best advice I ever received was.....You never know who is watching.
After high school I want to.......be an NBA player.
Most memorable moment........winning a national championship in AAU.
My greatest thrill in sports was......being a player.
Hobbies.......eat, sleep, basketball.

#30 CHRIS THOMAS

6'5"     200 lbs
Senior
Forward

2009-10 Varsity Statistics (Senior)
5.5 ppg     4.8 rpg     1.3 spg     1.0 apg
2008-09 Varsity Statistics (Junior)
1.7 ppg     2.3 rpg

Played varsity last season as a sophomore.....started on the JV as a sophomore and was the leading rebounder and shot blocker.......provides the Panthers with a big physical presence inside both offensively and defensively.......played well over the summer......will be counted on for big minutes this season.

Coach Long's comments on Chris Thomas........"Chris gives us something that no other player on the team has.....a big, strong, physical, true inside post player. He is the only guy in our rotation that gives us a true post presence. We will be counting on Chris this year for rebounds and post defense on some of the bigger players in the Metro and our district. If Chris can step up and play to his potential, which is enormous, we will be a difficult team to beat. I need him to be aggressive night in and night out. He's had a year on varsity to learn the ropes. Now it's time for him to come out and show everyone what kind of player he can be."

Chris Thomas - Beyond Basketball
Date of Birth: December 23, 1991
Parents: Jeannine and Venance Thomas
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Middle School Attended: Westridge Middle School

Favorite:
Basketball player: TMac
NBA Team: Orlando Magic
College Team: Florida Gators
Athlete other than a basketball player: Adrian Peterson
Movie: Transformers
Book: Hunter's Choice
Musical group or singer: Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, Jay Z
Food: Pasta
TV Show: Burn Notice

The best thing about Dr. Phillips is........the experience.
Most interesting class I've taken at DP is.......Chemistry.
My favorite teacher at DP....... Mr. Negron
Funniest player on the team.......Keenan Green
Most serious player on the team......Zach Pindar
Most likely to become president on the team........Andrew Johnson
Most likely to become a head coach on the team......Mark Guerrier
Smartest player on the team.......Zach Pindar
Craziest player on the team........Damani Cade

Person in history I'd most like to meet.......Barrack Obama
Greatest influence on my life.......God
I'd like to switch places for a day with........Kobe Bryant
The best advice I ever received was......Things that are worth fighting for require time and effort.
After high school I want to......go to college.
Most memorable moment......dunking in the Olympia game.
My greatest in sports was......hitting a game winning shot.
Hobbies.......chill with friends, play games, and watch movies.

Chris Thomas

#10 MATT LOHR

6' 165 lbs
Senior
Guard

2009-10 Varsity Statistics (Senior)
1.0 ppg
2008-09 Varsity Statistics (Junior)
1.2 ppg

Played varsity last season providing depth at the guard position.......had a great summer with the varsity.......a very good perimeter shooter.......has great basketball instincts and a nose for the ball.....a good finisher in transition......will have more of a role this season on the varsity.

Coach Long's comments on Matt Lohr........"Matt is one of the best shooters on the team and he can be a zone buster for us this season. We had to play Matt some in the post this summer and he showed he can play both the perimeter and the post for us. Matt is a hard worker and a great teammate. He is unselfish and a team first guy. It's been a pleasure to coach him and I'm expecting Matt to increase his role on the varsity this upcoming season."

Matt Lohr - Beyond Basketball
Date of Birth: July 15, 1991
Parents: Bob Lohr, Marie Lohr
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
Middle School Attended: Southwest Middle School

Favorite:
Basketball player: Lebron James
NBA Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
College Team: North Carolina
Athlete other than a basketball player: Brian Dawkins
Movie: Menace to Society
Musical group or singer: Gucci, Boosie
Food: Pizza
TV Show: UFC

The best thing about Dr. Phillips is........the basketball team.
Most interesting class I've taken at DP is........basketball.
My favorite teacher at DP........Coach Soko
Most serious player on the team......Chris Thomas
Most likely to become president on the team......Zach Pindar
Most likely to become a head coach on the team......Kerby Lubin
Smartest player on the team.......myself
Craziest player on the team......Damani Cade

Person in history I'd most like to meet.........Jesus
Greatest influence on my life....... my father
I'd like to switch places for a day with........Hugh Heffner
The best advice I ever received was.....work hard......at anything you do.
After high school I want to.......go to college.
Most memorable moment.......making the varsity.
My greatest thrill in sports was......playing in Nationals.
Hobbies.......playing basketball, hanging out with friends

Matt Lohr

2009-10 JUNIORS

#5 SHANE LARKIN

6'1"     165 lbs
Junior
Guard

2009-10 Varsity Statistics (Junior)
19.0 ppg     4.3 apg     4.5 rpg     3.4 spg
Team MVP
Set School Record for steals in a game (9) and steals in a season (113)
2008-09 Varsity Statistics (Sophomore)
13.0 ppg     6.0 apg     3.4 rpg     3.1 spg     40% from three
Team MVP

Ranked #5 player in Florida for Class of 2011
Ranked #96 in the nation (Class of 2011) by Rivals.com
Ranked as one of the top 15 point guards in the nation
All-Metro, All-Central Florida as a sophomore

(Photo Courtesy of the Orlando Sentinel)

Leading returning scorer and assists man.....had a break out season as a sophomore establishing himself as one of the best guards in the nation......was team MVP of a 27-3 team that finished the season ranked #1 in Class 6A......the first sophomore team MVP since Chris Warren who is currently an All-SEC point guard with Ole Miss.....Skilled beyond is age in every aspect of the game.......a great shooter and passer both in the halfcourt and in transition.......lightning quick with the ball.......a good defender as well.......the Panthers leader on and off the court......All Metro and All Central Florida as a sophomore.......ranked by Rivals.com as the #2 prospect in Florida and #67 nationally in the Class of 2011.......will continue the Panther tradition of great guards to come through the program - Chris Warren (Ole Miss), Ray Willis (Oklahoma), Trey Hopkins (Western Carolina), and Mario Sisinni (Coastal Carolina)........his father Barry Larkin was a 12 time Major League Baseball All-Star shortstop with the Cincinnati Reds.

Coach Long's comments on Shane Larkin......"Last year I said that Shane has the potential to become one of the best, if not the best, players that I have ever coached. Well, this year I need to amend that statement. Shane now IS one of the best players I've ever had the privilege of coaching. I've coached four guards that were honored as 1st Team All-State (Melvin McCray and Orien Greene at Gainesville; Jason Rich and Chris Warren at DP), two of which were Parade All-Americans (Greene and Rich), and Shane's game and skill set is equal to all of them. Shane was phenomenal for us last year and has only gotten better over the summer. He's the highest of high level Division I point guard. He can do it all and do it well. He's a pleasure to coach and a pleasure to watch as a fan. He's an incredibly hard worker and very coachable. I can't wait to see where he leads us the next two years."

Shane Larkin - Beyond Basketball
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

(Photo Courtesy of the Orlando Sentinel)

#11 KERBY LUBIN

6'2" 190 lbs
Junior
Guard

2009-10 Varsity Statistics (Junior)
8.9 ppg 5.9 rpg 2.5 spg 2.4 apg

Played Varsity for the Panthers as a 9th grader.......played varsity at West Oaks Academy as a sophomore.......transferred back to Dr. Phillips as a junior......a very athletic combo guard.......a good on ball defender.......athletic finisher in transition........can play several positions......a good shooter who also can break down a defense on penetration and make the right decision.

Coach Long's comments on Kerby Lubin........."The addition of Kerby to our lineup has definitely made us a better team. I like his work ethic and attitdue towards the game. Kerby is always striving to improve in all areas. His athleticism, play-making ability, and defense will really help us this season. He will be a big contributor to the team this year. I'm excited that Kerby is back in the program."

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

#32 KEENAN GREEN

6'2" 180 lbs
2009-10 Junior
Forward

2009-10 Varsity Statistics (Junior)
3.3 ppg 3.0 rpg 55% from the floor

Transferred to Dr. Phillips from West Orange High School.......played varsity at West Orange last year as a sophomore.......athletic wing who is a strong finisher in transition.......can play several positions on offense and guard multiple positions on defense.

Coach Long's comments on Keenan Green........"Keenan brings athleticism and some varsity experience to our squad. He has a big upside and when we can get him to play hard all of the time he will really make our team better. I look forward to working with Keenan and getting him closer to his potential as a player."

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

Keenan Green

#34 HERON (H.J.) ELLIOTT

6'1" 175 lbs
Junior
Wing

Played JV as a sophomore........athletic wing.......a good finisher in transition........can play either the guard or forward positions on both offense and defense.

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.

#42 LaQUENTIN SMITH

6'2" 200 lbs.
Junior
Forward

2009-10 Varsity Statistics (Junior)
1.0 ppg 2.0 rpg

Played JV last season.......currently playing on DP's undefeated varsity football team.......a high Division I football prospect.....one of the top ranked football players in the state for the class of 2011.......a tough and physical player......a good rebounder and post defender......will provide depth at the post position for the Panthers.

Coach Long's comments on LaQuentin Smith......."LaQuentin gives us something that we don't have a lot of....a strong physical rebounder and post defender inside. He's not afraid to mix it up down low and his toughness and athleticism will help us. He'll be behind because he's coming off the football field and it will take a while for Q to get adjusted, but once he does I believe he can really help our team accomplish our goals. He's a great athlete and you can never have enough of those."

LaQuentin Smith - Beyond Basketball
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2009-10 SOPHOMORES

# 33 ZACH PINDAR

6'9" 190 lbs
Sophomore
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.

#4 RODERICK LAWRENCE

6'2" 170 lbs
Sophomore
Wing

2009-10 Varsity Statistics (Sophomore)
1.1 ppg 1.3 rpg

Played JV as a 9th grader last year at Wekiva High School......athletic wing......a good shooter and finisher in transition.....can play both the guard and forward positions......good basketball fundamentals.....lots of potential......scored two points in the state championship game.

Coach Long's comments on Roderick Lawrence......."Roderick just came into our program, coming over from Wekiva High School. Wekiva's coach (Scott Williams) had nothing but good things to say about Roderick and I've seen the same in the short time he has been at DP. He's a hard worker, respectful, and has a lot of basketball skills. No doubt, Roderick will be able to help us in the future. He's catching up right now learning all of our offensive and defensive systems, but he's going to be a good one for us."

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.

ANDREW JOHNSON

6'5" 195 lbs
2009-10 Sophomore
Forward

Played JV last year as a 9th grader......a very good shooter for his size......played varsity over the summer......has good basketball skills and fundamentals.

Coach Long's comments on Andrew Johnson........"Andrew gives us something that most high schools don't have...a 6'5" forward that can really shoot well. That is a valuable asset to have. It can stretch out defenses and really help others on the team as well. We need to get Andrew a little better in some other facets of the game and when we do, Andrew will really be a good player in our program. He has the skills and with time he will become a big part of our program."

Andrew Johnson - Beyond Basketball
Date of Birth: March 27, 1994
Parents: Harold & Martha Johnson
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
Middle School Attended: Chain of Lakes

Favorite:
Basketball player: Kobe Bryant
NBA Team: Los Angeles Lakers
College Team: Florida Gators
Athlete other than a basketball player: Michael Phelps
Movie: Pineapple Express
Book: Lightning Thief
Musical group or singer: Gucci Mane
Food: Pasta
TV Show: Rob & Big

The best thing about Dr. Phillips is.........my friends.
Most interesting class I've taken at DP.......World History
My favorite teacher at DP and why.........Mrs. Rodriguez because she's funny.
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.......Zach Pindar
Craziest player on the team........Keenan Green

Person in history I'd most like to meet......Bob Marley
Greatest influence on my life......my parents
I'd like to switch places for a day with.......Kobe Bryant
The best advice I ever received was......Work hard at everything you do and you'll get good results.
After high school I want to.......go to college and maybe play basketball.
Most memorable moment....make varsity.
My greatest thrill in sports was......hitting a winning shot in a game.
Hobbies......chill, TV, eat, video games, working out.

Future Panther All-Star
#1 RYAN LONG

2'11" (and still growing!) 31 lbs
Class of 2026 - 21 months old
Guard

Bench Press Max - 5 lbs
Squat Max - 10 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 21 month 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 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: Daunte Culpepper
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!