For D.J. Richardson, Pilots a 'part of something big'
April 5, 2009 10:30 AM
He left Central, where he started for three seasons, to better prepare for the rigorous demands of college, both in the classroom and on the court. Playing for a national championship at Findlay also was a major draw.
"It was real tough for me to leave my friends, the community and my family," Richardson said. "The family was the hardest part to leave. But it's made me more responsible. I've matured faster, I'm a better basketball player and a better person.
"This weekend is a big thing. It's like a dream come true. Coming from a small city like Peoria, you never think you'd be a part of something this big. People don't really know how big this is."
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"It was real tough for me to leave my friends, the community and my family," Richardson said. "The family was the hardest part to leave. But it's made me more responsible. I've matured faster, I'm a better basketball player and a better person.
"This weekend is a big thing. It's like a dream come true. Coming from a small city like Peoria, you never think you'd be a part of something this big. People don't really know how big this is."
lasvegassun.com
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