I received some information at work late this evening about 6-5 combo
guard Curtis Dennis. With the information from the Houston based website I shot
a call to the New York City prospect about this information…
“I’ve committed to play for New Mexico,” said Curtis Dennis. “I really
like what is going on at New Mexico. The Lobos have been on me since July and
the coaches have really been great guys to talk to. They have helped me out with
advice, really been great with my parents. They really made me feel very
comfortable while they have been recruiting me, so I feel really good about my
decision.”
With the size UNM has coming in next year it was obvious they needed a
guard, and one of the best places to get a guard is in New York… “I’m a 6-5
combo guard/forward,” says Curtis. “I prefer the 2 position as I’m a slasher to
the hoop and can penetrate, or step back and shoot from distance as I can create
my own shot.”
“Oklahoma, Nebraska, Cincinnati, UTEP, Iowa St., Marquette, Baylor, and
Texas A&M are just some of the schools that have really expressed interest
in me,” said Curtis. “I chose New Mexico because I think we are going to have a
great team next year. They have Isaiah (Rusher), Will (Brown), and going after
Phil (McDonald). I played with and against those dudes in Houston (Curtis played
at Gulf Shore Academy last year) and they are really good. Lobo fans are going
to have something to look forward to next year!”
Curtis
expressed to me that he is very anxious to get started at UNM as he feels his
hard work has paid off. “My coach at Gulf Shore (Ken
"Juice" Williams now at Inner City Academy where Curtis Dennis will play this
year.) really has helped me to get a killer instinct and taught me how to work
hard and become a complete player,” said Curtis. “I’m so anxious to get started
now that the hard work has paid off.”