PVI Junior Recruited to Ivy League

Tim Higgins is 6'10'', a junior at and the youngest ever basketball recruit to the Ivy League. Higgins confirmed his verbal acceptance to Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. this week.

According to Paul VI Coach Glenn Farello, “Tim is one of those rare players who combines work ethic, intelligence and respect for
all, in an unassuming way. Tim is as focused on academics as he is basketball. Going to Cornell will give him the best of both. We are expecting great success for Tim when he suits up for games in the Ivy League, as well as in the classrooms on the Cornell campus.”

In the midst of this exciting news, Tim took time to answer a few questions for Patch.

Patch: Why did you choose Cornell? Were other schools recruiting you?

Tim: I chose Cornell because of its academic opportunities, the coaching staff, the campus and how I fit into their basketball program. I did have other schools within the Ivy, Patriot and Colonial leagues recruiting me.

Patch: Have you visited Cornell? If so, what did you like about the school?

Tim: Yes, I have visited Cornell twice. I like its variety of schools and courses within the university. I also liked the size of the campus and its multitude of libraries and buildings.

Patch: Most high school seniors would envy your position - you've already got the whole college thing figured out! But you're only a junior - what's that feeling like?

Tim: It is a good feeling that all my prior work and efforts have helped me achieve this goal. Now I will have extra time to focus on my academic work and basketball at Paul VI.