Rickey Paulding Signs National Letter of Intent With Mizzou
11/10/1999 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Nov. 10, 1999
Columbia, Mo. - Detroit, Mich. area standout RICKEY PAULDING has signed a national letter of intent to attend the University of Missouri, MU Head Basketball Coach Quin Snyder announced today.
Paulding, a 6-foot-5 guard from Detroit Renaissance High School, is considered one of the nation?s top 30 prep prospects, and has been selected to the pre-season all-American team by Street & Smith Magazine . He averaged 25.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, four assists and three blocked shots per game last season at Renaissance High, and was selected to Michigan?s all-state team in 1999. His point total led the extremely competitive Detroit Public School League last year. In addition to his success on the court, Paulding has enjoyed much success in the classroom as well, having fully met NCAA standards, and boasting an exceptional academic record at one of the countries? top academic high schools.
?I?m really pleased that Rickey wants to be a part of the Missouri program,? said Snyder. ?Rickey is an excellent student with a great passion for his work in the classroom and on the basketball court. Rickey has a high basketball I.Q., having played for an excellent young coach in Mark White. He?s a tremendous all-around player with excellent athleticism and a great upside. He comes from a wonderful family and we welcome him to the Missouri Basketball family,? Snyder said.
Paulding selected Missouri over Michigan State, Ohio State and Miami, Fla.
The early signing period for men?s basketball runs from Nov. 10-17, with the late period continuing from April 5 through May 15, 2000.
