Farris goes aloha

After averaging 13.3 points and 2.6 assists and shooting 44%, 42% and 95% respectively in the 2014-15 season, Santa Rosa Junior College's Parker Farris is heading to the University of Hawaii-Hilo. He'll be playing for 32-year-old GE Coleman who is entering his third season at the helm of the Vulcan program.

Not being facetious but the question of why the islands had to be asked. His response: "I liked Coach Coleman, he's a great guy and I really felt wanted there." If Farris needed any more convincing, "some of the players texted me making me feel welcome. I want to be part of something that's never been done at Hawaii-Hilo before -- winning a conference championship."

Succinctly responding to what he will bring to the Vulcan program, Farris simply said, "Come on out and watch us work."

His university selection also means road trips to northern California to face Dominican University, Holy Names University, Academy of Art University and Notre Dame de Namur.

To a what-has-changed-in-his-game-and-approach query since being a senior at McKinleyville High, Farris offered, "I'm more consistent with my shot and staying focused, with more mental toughness."

He's looking at a double major consisting of economics and business administration.

By the way, the monthly mean temperatures for Hilo range from 71.4 °F in January to 76.4 °F in August. Farris will be packing light.