Great New Article About Hegarty

At Winchendon he is not only an honor roll student, but also the president of the senior class.

Now, he is headed to the University of Portland on a full scholarship.

The big man had multiple visits scheduled for this month, but after returning from his trip to the Oregon campus he decided he had seen all he needed to see. He committed while on his visit last weekend, and signed his National Letter of Intent on Friday.

“In my fourteen years at Winchendon, this is the most rewarding signing we have had,” said Head Coach Mike Byrnes citing his big man’s hard work on and off the court.

Because it is so easy to get caught up in being happy for Hegarty, it is also easy to overlook what a valuable addition he will be for the University of Portland. There are very few players anywhere in the country who can match his combination of size and power in the paint. He has shattered a number of backboards over the years to prove the point. He is simply unmovable when he establishes position under the rim. After two years with Byrnes, he is also boasting a pretty polished game with his back to the basket.

Portland not only lands a big man who will be able to immediately change games during his freshman season, but they also land a student athlete who will no doubt make a positive contribution to their program and campus.