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Greg Lee completes tall order
By TERRY JONES SULFUR SPRINGS -- Greg Lee doesn't say much on the court. Chamberlain basketball coach Doug Aplin describes him as the silent type who gets the job done. This year Lee is one of the top scorers in Hillsborough County, averaging 21.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per game for the 15-4 Chiefs. Even though he is 6 foot 2, Lee plays as the shooting guard and is able to dominate at the net and on the perimeter. Lee, 18, has been a starter for Chamberlain for three years. He first played basketball at the age of 7 at the Boys and Girls Club in Sulfur Springs. "Greg is a natural athlete and one of the hardest workers I have coached," Aplin said. "He listens and works at it until he does it right. Not only is he a great basketball player, but he can play Division I in football too." Because of his speed and sure hands as a wide receiver for the Chiefs football team, Wake Forest, San Diego State and other colleges are interested in Lee. Florida Southern is one of the colleges seeking Lee's services on the basketball court. He is undecided which sport he will focus on or if he will play both. Lee frequently draws double coverage on the court. That opens up teammates for shots. Lee is "a very unselfish team player," Aplin said. "He sees the open spots and is an excellent passer. Greg just wants the team to win and understands the need for unity." In recent years, Chamberlain teams have had some tall players to control the inside game. This season, the Chiefs must rely on speed and tenacity. "We are small this year, so we have to hustle much more," Lee said. "Everybody has learned to take advantage of taller teams with our speed." On top of his two sports, Lee has a part-time job and a 2.6 GPA. "Doing the right thing seems to come natural to him," Aplin said. "He is simply one of those athletes who is a pleasure to coach."
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