Profile on potential future Griz Renado Parker
The Seattle Times has an interesting profile on 6-foot-5, 235 pound forward Renado Parker of Kentridge High School in Washington. Here's what a few people had to say about him:
"Most people don't know him," Washington said. "They think he's all mean or intimidating. But really, he's one of the softest guys."The article goes on to say that Montana is interested in him as a non-qualifier, requiring him to sit-out next season. Part of it is grades. Part of it is due to the fact that, at the moment, all our 08-09 scholarships are used up. Strait and Martin go out while Mathias Ward and Shawn Stockton come in. This doesn't mean Parker will not be a Griz for the '08-'09 season. Following last season, the Griz lost two scholarship players: Austin Swift and Gus chase. Speaking of Gus Chase, he was a 6-foot-5, 240 pound forward.
Except on the basketball court, where Parker has been a four-year terror. He became Kentridge's career scoring leader this season and needs 31 rebounds this week to break that career record.
This year, he is averaging 21.9 points, shooting 64 percent from the field, and 9.8 rebounds.
"He's just a monster in the paint," Decatur coach Kevin Olson said. "He always makes big plays. ... Renado's a beast."
