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Five questions with new Lobo Antonio Chol
Antonio Chol, right, was selected as a NJCAAA Second Team All-American this season and committed to play for the UNM Lobos on Thursday.
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Antonio Chol, a 6-foot-9 forward at Garden City Community College in Kansas, committed on Thursday to play for the UNM Lobos next season.
Selected earlier this week as a NJCAA Second Team All-American, Chol averaged 19.5 points per game and shot 39.7% from 3-point range on 3.0 makes per game this season. JucoRecruiting.com rated him the No. 5 junior college player in the country and Chol earned a five-star ranking from JucoScoop.
The Journal reached out to Chol on social media about his commitment to play for the Lobos, a team that was recruiting him both under former coach Richard Pitino and then again under new coach Eric Olen. Here are the answers Chol sent back to the Journal’s questions:
What made UNM the right fit for you?
“Coach Olen’s system really fits my play style — not many plays and most important of all he can make me a much better basketball player.”
What is it you like about Coach Olen’s system?
“Not many plays and lots of 3s, just a free-flowing read and react offense with a great defense to capitalize off turnovers.”
Do you know yet when you will be moving to Albuquerque to start offseason workouts?
“I don’t know for certain, guessing mid to early June.”
What type of player will Lobo fans see on the court when you get here?
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“Lobo fans will see a great shooter who can create for himself and others, who plays with a high motor on both sides of the floor.”
What did you think about the Pit when you came on a visit for the Dec. 18 game against VCU?
“I thought the Pit was one of the best atmospheres in college basketball. So many fans. They were active and into the game and even interacted with me.”
