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Former Trenton Catholic star Myles Powell made his decision to attend Seton Hall recently. NJ Hoops caught up with Powell to talk about his decision.
NJ Hoops: Why did you decide on Seton Hall?
MP: The relationship I had with the staff especially Coach Shah [Holloway]. They were the first school to offer. And I have a chance to contribute right away.
NJ Hoops: How do you like the coaches there?
MP: Coach Willard and I have a great relationship. Everything I heard about him from everyone was positive.
NJ Hoops: Was there one coach recruiting you more than the others? Or was it a group effort?
MP: It was the whole staff.
NJ Hoops: When did they start recruiting you?
MP: They offered me my sophomore year.
NJ Hoops: What did they say your role would be?
MP: Come in and score. They know I can do that.
NJ Hoops: What did you do on the visit?
MP: I chilled with the guys, Isaiah Whitehead, Desi Rodriguez. I knew them from the Playaz where they played for a while. We hung out. I went out to eat and watched a workout.
NJ Hoops: How was the campus?
MP: It's nice. It's small but a great environment.
NJ Hoops: Was the location a factor?
MP: A big factor. My family can come watch me play.
NJ Hoops: Was the school's academic reputation a factor?
MP: It was big.
NJ Hoops: What were the other schools that you were considering?
MP: VCU, Depaul, Georgetown, St. Joes, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh, UConn.
NJ Hoops: What other schools offered scholarships?
MP: I had about 27-30 offers.
NJ Hoops: What school was the first to reach out to you and what school was the first to offer?
MP: Seton Hall
NJ Hoops: Who is the best player you ever played with and against?
MP: Isaiah Briscoe
NJ Hoops: There must have been some people along the way that helped you out in getting you the scholarship. Are there any people you want to thank?
MP: My family. My best friend Marquise Bell. Jimmy Salmon and the Playaz organization.
NJ Hoops: You have had a great career in high school, camps, and AAU, are there any highlights that stand out?
MP: This summer I showed real improvement. I showed what I could do. At the Nike Global Games I averaged 23.8 ppg and was the leading scorer. At the Peach Jam I was one of top 10 scorers. I was a late addition to the NBA Top 100 Camp and proved I belonged.
NJ Hoops: How tall are you and how much do you weigh?
MP: 6-foot-2, 205 lbs.
NJ Hoops: What would you say are your strengths and what would you say you had to continue to improve on?
MP: Everyone knows I can shoot the ball. I can improve my defense and conditioning.
NJ Hoops: Thanks and best wishes. It's good to see all the hard work pay off.
https://njhoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1831573
Former Trenton Catholic star Myles Powell made his decision to attend Seton Hall recently. NJ Hoops caught up with Powell to talk about his decision.
NJ Hoops: Why did you decide on Seton Hall?
MP: The relationship I had with the staff especially Coach Shah [Holloway]. They were the first school to offer. And I have a chance to contribute right away.
NJ Hoops: How do you like the coaches there?
MP: Coach Willard and I have a great relationship. Everything I heard about him from everyone was positive.
NJ Hoops: Was there one coach recruiting you more than the others? Or was it a group effort?
MP: It was the whole staff.
NJ Hoops: When did they start recruiting you?
MP: They offered me my sophomore year.
NJ Hoops: What did they say your role would be?
MP: Come in and score. They know I can do that.
NJ Hoops: What did you do on the visit?
MP: I chilled with the guys, Isaiah Whitehead, Desi Rodriguez. I knew them from the Playaz where they played for a while. We hung out. I went out to eat and watched a workout.
NJ Hoops: How was the campus?
MP: It's nice. It's small but a great environment.
NJ Hoops: Was the location a factor?
MP: A big factor. My family can come watch me play.
NJ Hoops: Was the school's academic reputation a factor?
MP: It was big.
NJ Hoops: What were the other schools that you were considering?
MP: VCU, Depaul, Georgetown, St. Joes, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh, UConn.
NJ Hoops: What other schools offered scholarships?
MP: I had about 27-30 offers.
NJ Hoops: What school was the first to reach out to you and what school was the first to offer?
MP: Seton Hall
NJ Hoops: Who is the best player you ever played with and against?
MP: Isaiah Briscoe
NJ Hoops: There must have been some people along the way that helped you out in getting you the scholarship. Are there any people you want to thank?
MP: My family. My best friend Marquise Bell. Jimmy Salmon and the Playaz organization.
NJ Hoops: You have had a great career in high school, camps, and AAU, are there any highlights that stand out?
MP: This summer I showed real improvement. I showed what I could do. At the Nike Global Games I averaged 23.8 ppg and was the leading scorer. At the Peach Jam I was one of top 10 scorers. I was a late addition to the NBA Top 100 Camp and proved I belonged.
NJ Hoops: How tall are you and how much do you weigh?
MP: 6-foot-2, 205 lbs.
NJ Hoops: What would you say are your strengths and what would you say you had to continue to improve on?
MP: Everyone knows I can shoot the ball. I can improve my defense and conditioning.
NJ Hoops: Thanks and best wishes. It's good to see all the hard work pay off.
https://njhoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1831573
