Two-time All-stater Travis Releford
July 9, 2008 @ 6:43 a.m. by Joannaby joanna
Bishop Miege’s Travis Releford, who was named to The Eagle’s All-State team twice, was named to the U.S. Basketball 18-u team.
Obviously an honor and it’s nice to see a Kansan get it. Releford didn’t make it to our All-State banquet this year because he couldn’t miss any more school — he was going to travel to Europe to play a little bit after our banquet. But I met him when he was a junior and he came down. He’s a very mild-mannered kid, but boy, when you see him on the court, he can fly with the best.
July 9th, 2008 at 8:01 am
The first time I saw Releford play was the summer between his 8th and 9th grade year while coaching my son’s AAU/MAYB team. Early in the second half he stole a pass on the wing, drove the length of the court and hammered it home. After the game I visited with him and told him that he was by far the best player I’d seen at his age and that I expected big things from him. He came across as a very humble, nice kid. I am not shocked by his success. I wish him well.
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July 9th, 2008 at 11:47 am
I watched Releford in 2006-07 at the 5A state tournament — and his dunks were the best I’ve seen by a high schooler. So thrilling to watch.
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July 9th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Are you sure he was selected over some of those Texas kids that are supposed to be so much better than Kansas boys?
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July 9th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
OK, I think we’re talking football when it comes to Kansas and Texas. Anyway, if we’re completely honest here, Releford’s really a Missouri boy.
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