By Josh Verlin
It makes sense that Kyle Long is a terrific passer.
After all, it’s what the Springfield (Delco.) junior spends all year doing — no matter what sport he’s playing.
Kyle Long (above) dished out 10 assists in Springfield’s win. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)
As a lacrosse midfielder, he’s a wizard with the stick, committing to one of the nation’s top programs (Maryland) before his sophomore year in high school. And on the hardcourt, he’s just as capable dishing the rock.
“Lacrosse and basketball are very similar, it’s all about spacing,” he said. “Draw one guy, another guy cuts backdoor and you get him the ball, it’s very similar.”
In a Central League matchup at Radnor on Wednesday night, the Cougars’ floor general carved the Raiders’ defense up to the tune of 10 assists during a 59-47 win.
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