One on One with Mike Marra
September 10th, 2007
NewEnglandRecruitingReport.com
The New England Recruiting Report sat down with Mike Marra after his first workout at Northfield Mount Hermon in front of college coaches.
NERR: Mike what are initial thoughts on being here at Northfield Mount Hermon?
Mike Marra: I really like it here. The level of competition that we get on a daily basis makes it a lot of fun. The school work is tough, but the basketball is great.
NERR: Give us an idea of what your daily routine has been like so far.
Mike Marra: Well we haven’t started practice yet so I’m sure it will change. But right now we usually get a lift in and then play. So it has been a lot of work in the weight room and on the court.
NERR: What are your expectations for your team this year?
Mike Marra: I think we’re going to be pretty good. We have a well rounded team so I think we’ll definitely win some games.
NERR: Before this season you played at Smithfield High School in Rhode Island. Have you watched a lot of prep school games in the past?
Mike Marra: I’ve seen a couple of games but not too many.
NERR: What are your personal goals for the upcoming season?
Mike Marra: I’m hoping to show people that I have a well rounded game. A lot of people consider me a shooter but I’m working on my handle and ability to attack the rim and I’m hoping the college coaches will see that.
NERR: What schools are you hearing from the most right now?
Mike Marra: Well I have offers from PC (Providence College), URI, and UMass. I’m hearing a good amount from Louisville and a little bit from Florida. Plus Ohio State has talked to Coach Carroll a few times.
NERR: What are you looking for in a school?
Mike Marra: Well being here (Northfield Mount Hermon) for the next two years will help me decide if I want to go away from home or stay close by. But I want to go someplace where I can play and I’m hoping that’s at the high major level.
Mike Marra is a 6’5” shooting guard who is repeating his junior season at Northfield Mount Hermon, a class “A” prep school in the NEPSAC. He spent the previous three seasons at Smithfield High School in his hometown of Smithfield, Rhode Island.
