Khris Lane a Perfect Fit for Longwood?
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With the news of Karl Ziegler’s departure yesterday Longwood has an open scholarship for the 2014–15 season. One name of interest that continues to pop up but was seemingly stifled by the crowded recruiting this year is Richmond native and Drexel transfer Khris Lane.
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Lane only appeared in four games for the Dragons this past year as a freshman as he was in a crowded frontcourt with fellow Richmond native Rodney Williams and starter Dartaye Ruffin. The 6'6, 215 lbs Lane went to Benedictine in Richmond but was hopped over a bit in the recruiting game after battling mono the second half of his senior year. Lane’s decision basically came down to VMI or the Dragons.
Lane is described as a tenacious rebounder and defender. In an interview with City of Basketball Love Lane described himself:
“I can do a whole lot of different things. I’m a pretty good outside shooter, 15 feet out to the ’3′…I think I bring a lot of versatility–I can rebound, defend.”
It sounds as if Lane wants to find a place closer to home and where he can more playing time. He would have to most likely sit out the 2014–15 season due to transfer rules but would have three years of eligibility after that. He would add a versatile presence at the 3 and the 4 for Longwood and would be a perfect fit for Coach Gee’s system.
