Person is a physical pounder with some outside abilities who was the Fresno Bee Co-Player of the Year as a junior.
Fresno State offered six or so weeks back.
From a December 14, 2015 article:
"...For one player the improvement is especially notable because it involved a growth spurt. Sophomore Darrin Person Jr. grew two inches and is now 6-foot, 7-inches tall, and often tasked with guarding the opposing team's biggest player.
Person also maintains his perimeter game, offering the Eagles valuable position versatility.
"He's uniquely talented for a guy his size to move the way he does and the skill set he has," Haydock said. "There is a selflessness about that which is pretty redeeming. It's, 'What do you need me to do today?' That's pretty fun."
Person has developed so quickly that Haydock said it's easy to forget he's only 16.
"His talent will take him a long way," Haydock said. "For us to achieve what we are trying to achieve, his talent alone won't be enough. I was encouraged by the way he asserted himself, was vocal and played hard every possession. That's building good habits."
It's still a learning experience, Person said of the added responsibilities, but one he genuinely enjoys.
"That adds more to the game of basketball for me, too," Person said. "It gives me more stuff to do. I can work harder, and I can play harder..."
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