Paul Shipe

At Miami

Second-year freshman who will be competing in his first year of eligibility following a redshirt year due to injuries…has extremely hard work habits both on and off the court…a very intelligent player who is always around the ball…has excellent leaping ability and good anticipation…signed a national letter of intent to com to Miami in the fall of 1988…joins Trevor Burton as the two current Hurricanes from the state of Florida.

As a Redshirt (1989-90)

Saw just one minute of action (vs. Baptist) before ankle injuries sidelined him for the remainder of the season…rehabilitation has him back at 100% and will return in 1990-91 as a redshirt freshman.

High School: Osceola Senior High…three-year starter who is just beginning to tap his physical basketball skills…averaged 18 points, 11 rebounds ad three assists per game in leading his squad to a 25-9 record and a District 3-A championship…hit 55%of his field goal attempts and 76% of his shots from the charity stripe…his team finished fourth in the prestigious Great 40 Shootout that includes several of the country’s top HS teams…was voted first-team all-conference and all-area…tallied 12 points in the Florida North/South All-Star game…also played HS baseball, positioned at first base…joins fellow freshman Trevor Burton as the two current Miami players from the state of Florida…coached in high school by Ed Kershner.

Personal: Enjoys fishing and golf in free time…full name is Paul Egan Shipe…majoring in business…born 4/5/71.