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Sean Phaler Signs National
Letter Of Intent With UCLA--(Nov. 14, 2002)

Perhaps it was a good thing the Bruins didn't play until last night, because prior to the game, they had already received the signed letter of intent from Villa Park's Sean Phaler (6'-9" Sr. F), and had already issued a press release, albeit a brief one. Since we're passing along these announcements, we thought we'd also post this press release as well. Here's the official announcement of the signing:

Villa Park's Sean Phaler Signs NLI with UCLA

Phaler averaged 19.8 points and 8.5 rebounds.

Nov. 13, 2002

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Sean Phaler (Fay-ler), 6-9 from Villa Park, CA High School, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play men's basketball at UCLA, Bruin head coach Steve Lavin announced Wednesday. Phaler will be an incoming freshman next fall.

Phaler's preseason prep honors include - Street & Smith's High Honorable Mention All-American and first-team All-Metro (Los Angeles) and Lindy's No. 57 senior in the U. S.

As a junior last season at Villa Park, Phaler, a long-range shooting threat, averaged 19.8 points and 8.5 rebounds. He shot 42% from three-point range, connecting on 107.

"It is critical that we continue to keep the top southern California players at home," Lavin said. "Sean Phaler is a very skilled player who has a bright future. Sean comes from a tremendous high school program at Villa Park."