Vincent Lee came into the Spring with a chip on his shoulder and that was when the steady rise in his stock commenced. The #20 prospect in 2018, Lee decided he will continue his education in Nevada next fall. Lee is the second commit for the Wolfpack and the powerful 4-man will bring his high energy, scoring ability from 12 ft out and toughness to the program.
Having received an offer from Nevada on August 3rd, Lee talks to texasboysbasketball.com about his choice and future plans.
“When I stepped on campus I immediately felt at home. It just felt like the right place for me. The coaching staff is amazing at what they do. They promote work and I love to work hard,” Lee said. “The visit was just great. I got to meet all of the players. Everyone is very competitive and intense on the floor. That was one thing that stuck out to me over almost everything else.”
Hard work is going to be the predicator for Lee to enjoy early success at Nevada and he understands that. He has built a strong relationship with the staff and he envisions success when he dawns the navy blue and silver uniform.
I talk to (Associate Head) Coach Johnny Jones, (Assistant) Coach Gus Argenal, (Director of Basketball Operations) Coach Brandon Chambers and of course (Head) Coach Eric Musselman. I have built a strong relationship with them and they believe that if I work I can make an impact on the team early. I believe that in the long run I could be really important to the team.”
The head coaching experience of the staff caught Lee’s eyes as Associate Head Coach Johnny Jones has head coaching experience at Memphis, LSU and North Texas and assistant Coach Gus Argenal was one at Cal State East Bay.
“I love that the coaching staff has assistant coaches that have been head coaches at a very high levels. I also like that the coaches are all on point and make the biggest effort to make every player better.”
Vincent’s club season coach Darius Coleman reflects on Lee’s impact on his program and his growth as a player.
“Vincent made a great impact on our program, I measure that by our results as a team. We were overall a team that could compete with any grassroots team in the country and he was a big part of that, with the ability, leadership and work ethic,” Coleman said. He grew mostly with his approach and confidence. Vincent has worked really hard to get better and he bought in to everything I asked and his confidence grew weekly which allowed him to become our leader once (2017) Marek Nelson left for WKU.”
Coleman believes Nevada got a steal with Vincent and will have memorable career with the Wolfpack.
“Nevada is getting a high major talent, who could’ve gone to any Power 5 conference. He rebounds, scores inside, defends and has a good skill set for a big, Coleman said. “They’re getting a kid who’s going to come right in and work as hard as any player in their program, I think he’ll work his way to being a leader who’ll have an exceptional career. He’ll have a chance to be an all league player for them sooner than later”
Lee’s family have been his biggest influences in his life
“The biggest influences in my life are my Mom (Alicia Lee), Dad (Vincent Lee Sr.), and Stepmom (Jennifer Lee). They all bring different things to the table that make me into a better person. They have picked me up when I was down and been my biggest supporters throughout the process.”
“I am proud of where Vincent is today,”Vincent Lee Sr. said.”Coach (Darius) Coleman has done a great job with him and Vincent’s ability to score in multiple ways, tremendous work ethic will lead him to success.”
Lee will spend his last season at Midlothian Heritage and wants to build off the success the Jaguars possessed last year (32-6 record, District Title) and hopefully bring home a state title.
“I expect to hone my skill set in preparation for college while helping my team succeed with our maximum ability and effort. I think we we can go further than last year and I want to finish my last season of high school with a state title.”
Vincent talks about his motivation and what drives him as a player each day.
“I’m motivated by the process of becoming better and working on my skills. Seeing myself becoming a better player and person keeps me going because that means I’m on the path to be the best version of myself.”
Edited by AB