Originally posted on www.SportsIllustrated.CNN.com
AAU boys' basketball star, Joel Berry, was recognized in the August 26, 2013 edition of Faces in the Crowd featured in Sports illustrated. Berry was one of six athletes that were in the weekly feature that highlights athletic success. Sports Illustrated had this to say about Berry.
Joel, a 6-foot senior guard at Lake Highland Prep (Orlando), had 22 points to help his AAU team, E1T1, win the Nike Peach Jam. Last season he averaged 25.3 points and 6.7 boards for the Class 4A champion Highlanders. A repeat state Mr. Basketball and a member of the U.S. 2012 FIBA 17-and-under gold medal team, Joel is verbally committed to UNC.
Congratulations to Joel Berry and we look forward to following your college career!