Lorenzo was sometimes the forgotten piece that helped lead Pershing to a Detroit Public School League championship this season. Lorenzo is a quality shooter that has some range to his shot. Effective when both feet are set. Developing an all around game, such as ball handling and ability to create for himself, to become a complete player. Has better athleticism than most people give him credit for. A decent finisher in transition as well. Interest is coming from Division Three schools.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: Height and position?
Lorenzo Collier: 6’3″ shooting guard
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: Best game for you this year and why?
Lorenzo Collier: Flint Beecher. It was a high level of competition, and I felt like I dominated my match up.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: Players you model your game after?
Lorenzo Collier: James Harden and Ray Allen
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: How do you think this season went for Pershing?
Lorenzo Collier: It was a great season, I just feel we didn’t accomplish our biggest goal.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: Is there added pressure being a Pershing Doughboy?
Lorenzo Collier: I wouldn’t call it pressure, it’s just something that expected. Like working harder on and off the court.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: What are some strengths and weaknesses to your individual game?
Lorenzo Collier: Ball handling is my weakness, shooting and ball pressure defense are my strengths. I plan to get better at all of that this summer.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: What are some schools that are interested in you and did any offer so far?
Lorenzo Collier: Earlham and Albion offered. I won’t know the rest until after I take the test.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: Eastern [Michigan], Ball State, and the Division Two Notre Dame are looking.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: Any visits taken or planned? And when do you expect to make a decision?
Lorenzo Collier: I plan to make my decision before April is over, and I will take a visit after I get accepted to Earlham and I hope Ball State comes along.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: What will go into your decision about a school such as academics and a potential major?
Lorenzo Collier: Engineering.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: What role would you like to have once you are on a college team?
Lorenzo Collier: Handling the ball when I have to. Also the big thing is knocking down shots, and playing defense.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: What do you see as an ideal freshmen season?
Lorenzo Collier: As a freshmen, if I work hard as I can, I think I have the ability to have a great freshmen season.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: What would a team and coach be getting from a player like you?
Lorenzo Collier: Someone that plays hard and never gives up, also someone who plays solid.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: What is a fun/interesting fact about you?
Lorenzo Collier: I have a good personality on and off the court.
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