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Kelly Olynyk, a U18 teammate of Mangisto Arop's, is a 6'9" guard from Kamloops, BC.
Apparently the Zags have been in contact with Olynyk, who is entering his senior season of high school at South Kamloops Secondary School.
Article from the Kamloops' Daily News
By MARK HUNTER
I guess I was wrong OZZag: here comes Olynyk, D1.
Apparently the Zags have been in contact with Olynyk, who is entering his senior season of high school at South Kamloops Secondary School.
Article from the Kamloops' Daily News
By MARK HUNTER
The more Kelly Olynyk's phone rings, the harder his decision gets.
Olynyk is trying to figure out which NCAA Division 1 basketball program he likes best. Although the 17-year-old is still a year away from graduating from South Kamloops Secondary, his phone has been ringing off the hook.
Earlier this week, the University of Michigan Wolverines gave him a call. It came on the heels of talks with the San Diego Toreros and the Gonzaga Bulldogs, as well as a few other programs.
"There's a bunch of schools talking to me," said Olynyk, who is approaching 6-foot-10. "I'll have to look at the different schools. Some schools you know at the beginning that it probably won't work out."
Each of these schools has an offer for Olynyk - they want him to suit up for its basketball team. It's any young player's dream to be offered a scholarship to a Division 1 school, and Olynyk has had three. So far.
"It's fun, trying to narrow downs schools and stuff," he said. "It's like a journey."
Olynyk has some time to make his decision - most recruits sign before Christmas. He said he would like to sign before next season, so he doesn't have to worry about it on the court.
He said it's unlikely he'll stay in Canada to play for a CIS program - even the TRU WolfPack, for which his Dad, Ken, serves as athletics and recreation director.
"I think I'm looking at the States right now," Kelly said. "If it's a really good situation and it's really good to stay here, then I would stay here."
Olynyk had a tough high school season in 2007-08, mostly because he broke an arm playing football. He managed to play a few games for the Titans basketball squad, but has really shone this summer.
Last month, he helped Canadian under-18 team to a bronze medal at a junior world championship qualifier in Formosa, Argentina. He also is a key member of the provincial under-17 team that will compete at nationals in Charlottetown, P.E.I., from Aug. 13-19. After that, he'll be back with his Canadian teammates at a tournament in Portland at the end of the month.
"It's been tiring, but it's fun," Olynyk said. "It's a good experience, with the travel and the games against international competition."
In the past, Olynyk has played mostly guard for the Titans. Considering he's still growing, his NCAA suitors are hoping to move him up to forward.
"They want me to play more of a wing position," Olynyk said. "This season, I want to play more wing. But we'll see what we have to do to get the job done."
Olynyk is trying to figure out which NCAA Division 1 basketball program he likes best. Although the 17-year-old is still a year away from graduating from South Kamloops Secondary, his phone has been ringing off the hook.
Earlier this week, the University of Michigan Wolverines gave him a call. It came on the heels of talks with the San Diego Toreros and the Gonzaga Bulldogs, as well as a few other programs.
"There's a bunch of schools talking to me," said Olynyk, who is approaching 6-foot-10. "I'll have to look at the different schools. Some schools you know at the beginning that it probably won't work out."
Each of these schools has an offer for Olynyk - they want him to suit up for its basketball team. It's any young player's dream to be offered a scholarship to a Division 1 school, and Olynyk has had three. So far.
"It's fun, trying to narrow downs schools and stuff," he said. "It's like a journey."
Olynyk has some time to make his decision - most recruits sign before Christmas. He said he would like to sign before next season, so he doesn't have to worry about it on the court.
He said it's unlikely he'll stay in Canada to play for a CIS program - even the TRU WolfPack, for which his Dad, Ken, serves as athletics and recreation director.
"I think I'm looking at the States right now," Kelly said. "If it's a really good situation and it's really good to stay here, then I would stay here."
Olynyk had a tough high school season in 2007-08, mostly because he broke an arm playing football. He managed to play a few games for the Titans basketball squad, but has really shone this summer.
Last month, he helped Canadian under-18 team to a bronze medal at a junior world championship qualifier in Formosa, Argentina. He also is a key member of the provincial under-17 team that will compete at nationals in Charlottetown, P.E.I., from Aug. 13-19. After that, he'll be back with his Canadian teammates at a tournament in Portland at the end of the month.
"It's been tiring, but it's fun," Olynyk said. "It's a good experience, with the travel and the games against international competition."
In the past, Olynyk has played mostly guard for the Titans. Considering he's still growing, his NCAA suitors are hoping to move him up to forward.
"They want me to play more of a wing position," Olynyk said. "This season, I want to play more wing. But we'll see what we have to do to get the job done."
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