Palacios Continues Great Season

It was a rough night for the Our Savior New American team. The Pioneers just couldn't handle the fullcourt pressure from Notre Dame in Massachusetts. Bill Barton's game plan worked to perfection as Our Savior lost, 101-89, on its home floor.

But 2004 prospect Juan Palacios continued his great season. He scored 32 points to lead the Pioneers. Palacios, who goes about 220 pounds, has a nice frame and is athletic enough in transition to cause some headaches for his defender. Palacios is a power forward with terrific touch around the basket. He uses his body well to create space for open looks.

Besides being big and strong, Palacios plays hard. Juan has an NBA body already and the maturity to go along with it. Palacios and the staff at Our Savior continue to state that there is no lead school in the recruiting process.

However, many schools in the area and outside the Long Island location are showing serious interest. Illinois, Villanova, Seton Hall, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Louisville, Texas, Rutgers, St. John's, Syracuse, Connecticut, and Kentucky have expressed serious interest in Palacios.