A little more on Boise State signee Sam Hicks

Do keep in mind that 6-8 Sam Hicks is literally head and shoulders above most his competition in the area but here's a couple of tidbits on him:

Redding Record Searchlight
December 4, 2008

Redwood City tournament

Liberty 52, North Valley 45

Sam Hicks had 16 points and 21 rebounds as the Patriots advanced to the consolation final against University of San Francisco High School.

and

Neil Tarpey
The Times-Standard
12/13/2008

For Liberty, the main draw is 6-8 Sam Hicks, who already signed a letter-of-intent to Boise State. Athletic and tall, Hicks struggled offensively to a 6-of-17 shooting night and 12 points.

But he was an intimidating presence on the other end all night, hauling in 16 rebounds and blocking eight shots against the Falcons.

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