University of Evansville Athletics

COACH MERFELD ON WILLIE: “It’s been a frustrating time for Willie because of injuries, but eventually his size and strength on the perimeter will benefit us greatly at both ends of the floor.” AT EVANSVILLE – Plans to redshirt this season after undergoing knee surgery in September to repair cartilage damage...will have four years of eligibility. HIGH SCHOOL – Earned all-state honors for the second year in a row in 2005-06 and led Hall High School to the Arkansas state finals as a senior...led Little Rock Hall Warriors to #4 ranking in state...averaged 16 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 steals per game...three-time all-conference...member of the Democrat Gazette Super Team...Converse Five Star Camp ‘Outstanding Camper’...averaged 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists in AAU basketball in the summer of 2005. PERSONAL – Willie E. Larry...born April 17, 1988 in Little Rock, Arkansas...son of Willie and Betty Larry...has two older brothers and one older sister...father played basketball at Arkansas State...brother, Kevin, played basketball at Grambling; sister, Chonna, competed on the 2005 national champion fencing team at the U.S. Military Academy and ranked fourth in the nation individually...also related to NFL great Jerry Rice. WHY EVANSVILLE? "It’s a great opportunity for my future athletically and academically, to prepare me to be successful in life. Also, it’s a great atmosphere and a tough conference to play in.”