Meet The Rookies: Mercedes Russell

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In the "Meet The Rookies" spotlight this week is 6-foot-6 freshman Mercedes Russell, the 2013 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year.

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[W.TN.Orange Blood]

Thanks for the article OP. I can't wait to see that girl put up some points & win Championships. GBO.

 

[StoVol]

Huge get for Holly.

 

[governmentmule]

she is a huge get for sure,she should be a great one for the Lady Vols,people need to remember she is just a new freshmen coming in and will need some time to become the great player,that I'm sure she will become

 

[Volfan2012]

Very excited about the season Mercedes is gonna be a dominating player for us.

 

[tennfever]

Great thing for Holly to get this girl from Oregon

 

[armchair]

Yes, excited to get her, seems bright and personable. I can't say I've seen any eye-popping skills or athleticism--nothing close to, say, Parker--but she'll be an asset.

 

[VOLMEB]

Seems like a great young lady from everything I've seen and heard. I hope all of the fans don't put too much pressure on her this season. Got to remember she's only a Freshman. She'll definitely be a huge asset though and will only get better as the season progresses. Can't wait to see her help us win a few championships while she's here!

 

[governmentmule]

Yes, excited to get her, seems bright and personable. I can't say I've seen any eye-popping skills or athleticism--nothing close to, say, Parker--but she'll be an asset.

i think a year of S&C and add a few pounds in the process, will help her out a lot