1 on 1: Dalen Terry
Dalen Terry is the 37th ranked player in the Class of 2020 (National) and the 3rd ranked player in Arizona. He played at Corona Del Sol before transferring to Hillcrest Prep and has received a couple of Division-1 offers.
1. Height? Weight? Class?
I’m 6’7 175 pounds from the class of 2020
2. What led to your decision to transfer from Corona Del Sol to Hillcrest Prep?
I decided to transfer to Hillcrest from Corona Del Sol because of the highest platform of basketball they provide.
3. You have a massive social media following, how do you deal with the pressure that comes with that?
I really don’t feel any pressure from social media.
4. Most national ranking have you as the 37th best player in the nation and 3rd in AZ (2020). How did that feel to be ranked so highly?
I feel blessed about the rankings but at the same time I don’t really care about them. I try to not look too much into it and let it affect me.
5. What work needs to be done in order to climb up those rankings?
I feel like I need to get stronger and make my jump shot more consistent.
6. What is the strongest part of your game?
I think my court vision is my biggest strength.
7. Where are you in your recruiting process? Any offers?
I have offers from GCU, UNLV, Cal, USC, ASU, Nevada, Marquette, and Utah.
8. How is school going? GPA?
I have a 3.0 GPA
9. What keeps you motivated to play basketball? Why basketball?
I’ve always played basketball and was motivated to be in the NBA. I know if I slack off, my chances of making it get slimmer and slimmer.
10. Which NBA player do you look up to?
I try to model my game after Penny Hardaway and Shaun Livingston. I look up to Kobe Bryant though.