 VT Sports Network contributor, Tomo Katigiri, was able to catch up with Greg Hughes for a few questions.
Hughes is will join the University of Vermont as a walk-on this fall. This native Vermonter is sure to help the team. I hope you enjoy getting to know about Vermont's new walk on; Greg Hughes!!
JP：When did you start playing Basketball?
GH: Officially, in 4th grade.
JP：What is your best memory from West Rutland high school?
GH：When I hit a game winning shot to get us into the championship game.
JP：What is your Height, weight, and shoe size？
GH：6'1... 190... 11
JP：How were you recruited to UVM?
GH：I played a person who they were looking at and I caught their eye. The coaches came to other games and liked what they saw.
JP：What interested you the most about playing for Vermont?
GH：Close to home and it seemed most comfortable there.
JP：Can you talk about your style of play as a combo guard?
GH：My last year of high school I was a shooting gaurd, but before that I was a point guard.
JP：I heard you went to Patrick Gym to see UVM game last season. What did you think about the team? and how do you think you can help the team?
GH：It seems they run the floor and focus on defense. I was brought up thinking defense wins game and I like to push the ball.
JP：You will attend summer school, correct? Have you practiced with UVM players yet?
GH：I have not taken any classes at UVM, but I just finished an online course. I have been up a couple of times to play with the team.
JP：You were playing for a Division 4 school--Did you consider transfering to a Division 1 school？
GH：I did but it wouldn't have happened untill my senior year and I decided to stay with a great caoch.
JP：I know you are an excellent shooter. What else is your strength?
GH：I am a great passer. I see the floor very well. I would say defense is the best part of my game.
JP：Why did you decide on number 15?
GH：well number 21 had been taken and 15 wasn't used in the past few years.
JP：Who was your hero when you were young?
GH：I wouldnt say hero but I looked up to my best friend that was two years older and my neighbor. We played basketball every day and night and did everything together.
JP：Did you decide on a major?
GH：I'm not positive but I am heading in the engineering direction.
JP：I heard you were born in the west side oh Ohio. When did you move to Vermont？
GH: I was born in Vermont but I put Ohio under my facebook account for safety reasons.
JP：You will join the team in the fall and take the big trip to Hawaii (Rainbow classic). Are you excited?
GH：I am very excited about that. I have never been to Hawaii before.
JP：What is your favorite music?
GH：Nothing specific but I like layed back music such as country.
JP：What are your goals entering the 08-09 season? and during your four year career in general?
GH：I'm hoping to get to know UVM very well and have a very successful basketball season and decide on a career goal.
JP：What will you try to improve on this summer?
GH：Quickness, dribbling and strength．
JP：Congratulations and we can’t waiting for you to play at Patrick gym!!
GH：Thank you. I am looking forward to helping the team!
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Luke Apfeld has given his verbal to the University of Vermont to play basketball as a member of the 2009 recruiting class. He joins big man Ben Crenca as part of another stellar Mike Lonergan recruiting class.
