Published Nov 17, 2001
A Look At Andre Vanterpool
Brian Towey
Publisher
A look at Andre Vanterpool, a 6'5'', 185 pound shooting guard/small
forward from Manhasset High School in Long Island, NY.
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  • Vanterpool impressed Rivals Hoops with his slashing
ability and athleticism recently at the Connecticut
Select tournament playing with the Long Island
Roadrunners, and at the Hoops For Heroes Charity event
at Hofstra. The wiry Vanterpool is a good leaper and
effective slasher, knifing through defenses.
  • Vanterpool averaged 21 points, 11 rebounds, three
    • blocks, and three assists for coach Bruce Minerly at
    Manhasset last season.
  • Vanterpool has heard from Rider, Wagner, Stony
    • Brook, and Central Connecticut. He does not have any
    offers yet.
  • Vanterpool has not taken any visits yet, and does
    • not have any planned.
  • "Coaches love his athleticism," said Minnerly. "He's a very good
    • athlete, and handles the ball real well. I see him as
    a "2" or a "3" at the next level. He has a decent
    15-18 foot jumper, and can hit the three."
  • Manhasset plays in a fairly low profile league on
    • Long Island, and while local college programs are
    aware of Vanterpool, Manhasset is off the beaten path
    on the basketball map, so Vanterpool hasn't gotten
    much recognition at this point.
  • Vanterpool carries a C- average. He just took the
    • SAT again, and was confident that he notched a
    qualifying score.
  • "At this point, he doesn't predict (to qualify),"
    • said Minerly. "But his attitude change recently has
    been like night and day. He's starting to achieve
    academically, and is doing much better. I think by the
    end of the year, he would predict (to qualify)."
  • Vanterpool will make a late decision.