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Sun Devils glad Abbott found his way back home (East Valley Tribune, Dec. 21, 2007)
SUN DEVIL DATA: Signed in the spring signing period after getting a release from New Mexico when the Lobos changed coaches, as Ty signed with New Mexico in the fall of 2006. Took recruiting visits to Washington and Washington State last spring before deciding on the hometown Sun Devils. Joins the five-man freshman recruiting class as the other four signed in the fall. Excellent student-athlete who has a solid jump shot and is expected to push for playing time on both wings.
DESERT VISTA HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged 17.3 points per game in his senior year leading Desert Vista to a 29-2 overall record and a 5A Division I semifinal appearance...averaged 17 points and nine boards in junior season as team was 26-7.
LOCAL CONNECTION: Abbott joins a list of Arizona prep products who have played for ASU recently, including Greenway's Chad Prewitt (1998-2002), Corona del Sol's Donnell Knight (1999-2003), Phoenix North High School's Tommy Smith (1999-2003) and Mesa Mountain View's Kenny Crandall (1998-99, 2001-2004). Crandall earned his B.I.S. in business and communications in 2004 while Prewitt earned his B.I.S. in business and communications in 2002. Both Knight and Smith have both played professionally since leading ASU to the NCAA Tournament in 2003, its first appearance since 1995.
ETC.: Born August 19, 1988, in Chicago...mother is Traci Hawkins...younger sibling is Bianca West...plans for a career as a sports agent.
GETTING TO KNOW TY ABBOTT
The most interesting thing I did this summer was...the summer bridge program.
Pre-meet ritual or superstition...none.
My biggest pet peeve is...people who lie.
Best advice ever received...stay true to yourself.
Teammate who would be a good coach in the future...Jamelle McMillan.
Best-dressed teammate...James Harden.
The player who will surprise the most people this year is...Jerren Shipp.
Favorite professional athlete...Michael Jordan.
Best restaurant in the Valley...Chipotle.
Best Sun Devil memory...signing my letter of intent.
I'd like to switch places for a day with...Michael Jordan.
Non-sports figure I admire most...mom.
What I like most about Coach Sendek...his intelligence.
When I first met Coach Sendek, I was thinking...he is a
good coach.
Funniest teammate...Antwi Atuahene.
The toughest adjustment to college basketball is...the fast pace.
The strongest player on the team is...Jerren Shipp.
If I could have lunch with anyone, it would be...Michael Jordan.
If I could live anywhere, I would live in...Arizona.
The biggest influence on my career was...my mother.
My advice to youngsters is...keep your grades up.
Something most people don't know about me is...I played baseball.
The game I am looking forward to the most this year is...all of them.
My most prized possession is...my phone.
