On Wait: A long, talented, mature true big man ... possesses the ability to score over both shoulders and in a variety of ways ... is an adept passer out of the post and owns a solid jumper to 15-feet ... the tallest member of the Red Storm at 7-1, he is originally from Manchester, England ... gained 15 pounds since his arrival on campus in July and continues to add muscle strength, despite being hampered slightly by a minor knee strain ... though a freshman academically, was granted three years of eligibility by the NCAA; the ruling was made because he participated in organized competition at Gran Canaria Academy (Spain) after reaching 21 years of age. Norm Roberts On Wait: "Phil had a slight setback with his knee and had to rest it for four to five weeks during the summer, but that has helped in some ways because it allowed him to be in the weight room twice a day during the offseason. He has gained weight since joining our program, and he knows he has to build up his upper and lower body strength. He is going to bring some things to us which allows us to have a `three-headed center.' Where Dele Coker gives us a physical, athletic presence, and Tomas [Jasiulionis] is heavy and experienced inside, Phil gives us length, the ability to score and great post-passing. His potential is unlimited as he adds strength and more confidence." Before St. John's: Spent the 2007-08 season at the Gran Canaria Basketball Academy off the coast of Spain, following two years in prep school at Proctor Academy in Andover, N.H. ... played for coach Gregor Makechnie for two seasons at Proctor in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), the same league as former Bridgton Academy (Maine) stars and current St. John's teammates Justin Burrell and Paris Horne ... helped the Hornets to an appearance in the NEPSAC championship game as a junior in 2005-06, playing alongside Proctor teammate and current UConn guard Jerome Dyson ... averaged 15.0 points and 10.0 rebounds as a senior at Proctor in 2006-07. Personal: Phillip Edwin Wait ... born in Stockport, England ... son of Donna Wait and the late Alan Wait ... has one brother, Christopher (28) ... chose to attend St. John's because of its location in New York City ... majoring in sport management. Wait Up Close...
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