Richie Phares

Averaged 18.0 points and 8.8 rebounds as a senior in leading Scott County High School to a 30-4 record and the regional finals.
All-State selection as a senior.
As a junior, Phares averaged 17.3 points and 7.6 rebounds.
Helped Scott County win the Kentucky state championship as a sophomore, averaging 5.1 points and 3.0 rebounds.
Had surgery to repair ligament damage in his knee suffered during the 11th Region semifinals as a senior.
Received offers from Jacksonville, Duquesne, Boston University, Marshall and Wofford before choosing to walk on with the Cardinals.

Personal:

Born Jan. 28, 1991 ... Son of Ford and Sharon Phares ... Has one older brother (Nathan) ... Major is finance.
Personal goal at U of L is to "graduate with good grades."
Enjoys playing golf and poker in his spare time.
Chose to attend U of L because of "the education, the facilities and the coaches."
Best basketball advice given to him was "defense wins games."
Few people know that he loves country music.
Most proud of winning a state championship at Scott County during his sophomore year in high school.
His parents have had the greatest influence on his athletic career.
Feels Will Ferrell would be the best actor to play him in a movie.
When he played basketball as a kid, he pretended he was Michael Jordan.
If you walked into his dorm room, the first thing you would notice is his couches.
What impresses him the most about Coach Pitino: his drive to win.
Would most like to meet Michael Jordan.