Dominique Dobbs talks Lindenwood commitment
Lindenwood University basketball coach Lance Randall received a big commitment when he gained the services of 2016 power forward Dominique Dobbs of Hazelwood Central. The 6’6″ Dobbs was one of the top unsigned players in the 2016 Class. The blue-collar…
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Continue ReadingLindenwood University basketball coach Lance Randall received a big commitment when he gained the services of 2016 power forward Dominique Dobbs of Hazelwood Central.
The 6’6″ Dobbs was one of the top unsigned players in the 2016 Class. The blue-collar forward was the Suburban North Player of the Year after helping lead the Hawks to a 24-5 record and a district championship.
Lindenwood’s campus in St. Charles, Mo. is less than 20 minutes from Dobbs’ home, but he wasn’t totally sold on staying close to home for college at first.
“At first, I was a little reluctant to choose Lindenwood because it’s in the St. Louis area and I wanted to go further away,” Dobbs said. “I visited the school a few times and Coach Randall, Coach (Dana) Morgan always made me feel comfortable and welcome. I also made a good connection with my future teammates. After visiting a few other schools outside the St. Louis area, I felt like Lindenwood was the best fit for me.”
Dobbs took his first visit to Lindenwood on March 28 with his parents, then took a second one on April 19. Not long after his second visit, Dobbs finally chose the Lions over Truman State, Northwest Missouri State, UMSL and SEMO, where he was offered a position as a preferred walk on.
“Coach Randall, Coach Morgan and Coach (xx) Hamm are all great men,” Dobb said. “Sometimes when I get around college coaches, I get nervous or may be a little shy, but while I was around them, they made me feel comfortable to be in their presence.
“They really value me as a player. They’re going to use me as a “4” and I’ll be a very important piece of their program in the upcoming season.”
As a senior, Dobbs averaged 16.6 points, 10.3 rebounds and two blocks while shooting 67 percent from the field. He was a no-nonsense, meat and potatoes performer in the post who just showed up and produced big numbers every night.