James Dews - LaRosa`s MVP of the Week

LaR osa’s M V P of the Week
James Dews
Lakota East High School
This senior, a 4-year starter at shooting guard for the Thunderhawks, is the
school's all-time leading scorer and has been named a Nike All-American and
McDonalds All-American nominee. As a junior, James averaged 20
points-5 assists a game, leading the league in scoring for the 2nd
straight year. He has started strong this season, too, scoring 30 vs.
Roger Bacon and 25 vs. Princeton. Three times he has been
named 1st team all-conference and last year was GMC Player of
the Year. He has been named 1st team all-city twice and last
season was 2nd team all-state. Last June, James was invited
to attend the prestigious NBA Players Association Top 100
Camp at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. He will play next season at the
University of Miami (FL). His favorite entertainer is Usher; his favorite athlete is
Michael Jordan and his most-like-tomeet is Kobe Bryant.
COACH’S QUOTE -- "James is a tremendous person who is a natural leader. On the court, he is a great
shooter with an all-around game. His future is bright." -- Wally Vickers, Basketball Coach
December 27, 2005
James Dews
Lakota East High School
SPORT: Basketball
GRADUATING YR.: 2006
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Full athletic
scholarship to Miami, FL.
BIRTHDATE: 7-2-87
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’4” - 195 lbs.
RESIDENCE: West Chester
PARENTS: Dwayne & Iola
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "My parents."
FUTURE GOAL: "Play in NBA or
high school teacher"