Racers sign Holloway of Decatur, Ala.

11/24/2004 6:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball

Head coach Mick Cronin announced the signing of Tyler Holloway, a 6-1 guard from Austin High School in Decatur, Ala.

"We pinpointed Tyler early in the recruiting process as our prime target," Cronin said. "He is one of the purest shooters in the country, and we love his toughness and leadership skills."

Holloway started as a sophomore at Decatur, shooting 45 percent from the three-point line. Last year, as a junior, Holloway averaged 16.1 points per game and shot 44 percent from behind the arc. Austin High went 22-8 and made it to the final 16 in the Alabama state tournament.

"Tyler works hard," Cronin said. "He's an excellent student and the kind of young man we want representing our program here at Murray State."