On Horne: A superior athlete, finisher and rebounder ... rated a top 30 prospect at the shooting guard position by recruiting services ... a slashing scorer who loves to take it to the rim ... possesses the ability to score in transition and can also knock down the mid-range shot. Norm Roberts On Horne: "Paris is a super athlete who brings a tremendous amount of energy to our team. He is a guy that I believe could be one of the better defenders in the BIG EAST. He has the ability to get to loose balls, rebound the ball and block shots off the ball. He has really improved his shot over the summer and he is going to be a tremendous player in transition." At Bridgton Academy: Played alongside Red Storm teammate Justin Burrell a season ago as the duo led their team to a 34-5 record and the No. 1 national ranking among all prep programs for most of the season ... squad earned the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Championship in 2006-07 ... averaged 13.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg and 5.0 apg for Bridgton and head coach Whit Lesure ... lit up the scoreboard with a season-high 27 points in a victory over Hargrave Military Academy. Personal: Paris Lamounte Horne ... born August 6, 1987 in Philadelphia ... son of Anita Burns and Paris Horne ... step-parents are Robin Horne and Kevin Burns ... has three brothers, Haneef Hood (15), Kevin Burns (7) and Gary Burns (6), and one sister, Kareema Horne (17) ... chose to attend St. John's because he likes the coaching staff and faculty ... major is liberal studies ... interested in studying sports management or sports medicine. Horne Up Close...
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