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  Aaric Murray

Aaric Murray

Player Profile

Class:
Freshman

Hometown:
Philadelphia, PA

High School:
Glen Mills

Height / Weight:
6-10 / 245

Position:
C

"Aaric is big, athletic and skilled. He will continually get better with each game as he is only beginning his college career. However, his potential is great. Focusing on rebounding and defense will make the game easier for him and allow him to build the confidence to be comfortable and productive offensively." - Head Coach Dr. John Giannini

High School: A four-star recruit ranked as the 35th best player and fifth best center in the country by rivals.com...Also a four-star recruit by scout.com, ranked 33rd nationally and the sixth best center...Received a 92 grade from ESPNU and was its 59th best player nationally and eighth best center...Chose La Salle over West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Temple and Saint Joseph's... First team Class AAAA all-state by the Associated Press...First team Philadelphia Inquirer All-Southeastern PA and first team all-district selection after averaging 17.5 points and 12.4 rebounds per game...All-Delaware County Times first team pick and first team all-Del Val League selection...Posted three triple-doubles (points, rebounds, blocks)...Averaged 19 points and 11 rebounds as a junior to earn second team AP Class AAAA all-state and second team all-district honors...Also earned first team Philadelphia Inquirer All-Southeastern PA, all-Delco honors and all-Del Val League honors as a junior.

Personal: Born July 3, 1989...Major is liberal arts...Son of Latoya Murray.