#1
Freshman • HS
Forward
6-8 • 215
Hazlet, N.J.
Raritan/Bridgton Academy (Maine)
On Calhoun: A dynamic forward who had
triple-double capabilities as a senior Raritan High School and at
Bridgton Academy … boasts an inside and outside game … at 6-foot-8
and 215 pounds, has ideal athleticism and length to play on the
wing or down low …was listed as high as the No. 18 small forward
prospect in the nation by recruiting services … signed with the Red
Storm during the early signing period in November 2005.
Norm Roberts on Calhoun: “Qa’rraan Calhoun is a
guy that is really going to allow us to spread the floor more. He
is a perimeter four-man that can step out away from the basket and
shoot the ball for three and also put it on the floor to create for
himself as well as others. He is a terrific offensive rebounder who
may be one of the best athletes on our team, and he does a great
job of running in transition. I think he will add a lot to our
team.”
At Bridgton Academy: Averaged 19.0 points, 4.0
blocks and 3.0 assists in one season at Bridgton … led the
Wolverines to a 22-9 record and the New England Preparatory School
Athletic Council (NEPSAC) championship with a 79-62 victory over
Winchendon … prep school coach was Whit Lesure.
At Raritan High School: Was a first team
all-state selection in New Jersey for Raritan as a junior in
2003-04 and a senior in 2004-05 … averaged more than 20 points per
game in three of his four seasons at Raritan and more than 8.0
blocks per game over his four-year career … helped turn the Rockets
from a 7-24 team his freshman season (2001-02) into a squad that
went a combined 74-19 in his final three seasons … led Raritan to a
New Jersey state championship in 2003-04 and a sectional
championship in 2004-05 … was named the Monmouth County Player of
the Year after both seasons … high school coach was Sean
Devaney.
Personal: Qa’rraan Aleem Calhoun …born Oct. 2,
1986 in Long Branch, N.J. … son of Tina Taylor and Qa'rraan Aleem …
has four sisters, Qarreena (21), Quameka (19), Quaera (17) and
Quanee (16) … was a member of Art Club in high school … lists
Michael Jordan's game-winning shot against the Utah Jazz in the
1998 NBA Finals as one of his favorite moments in sports … aspires
to play basketball professionally or become an artist … major is
undecided.
Calhoun Up Close…
Nickname: Q, because some people say my name wrong.
Favorite class: Discover New York.
Hero/Role model: Brock, my uncle, because he
pushed me with his lectures.
Favorite athlete at St. John’s: Eugene
Lawrence.
Few people know that I: Draw and juggle.