Former Razorback Joins Arkansas Aeros of the ABA
September 29, 2006 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Arkansas Aeros News Release
Springdale, AR- Consistency is a trait Larry Satchell developed at a young age.
"I guess you could say I was consistent. I try to show up when I'm supposed to and be responsible whether that is on or off the basketball floor," Satchell said from his home in Fayetteville. "Playing in the Southeastern Conference and learning to play at a high level is something that benefits me in general in life. Being consistent is part of playing at a high level in basketball."
Satchell attended Waco High School in Waco, Texas and joined the Razorbacks as a freshman in the fall of 1999. He was recruiting out of Texas by Nolan Richardson and Mike Anderson.
"The University of Arkansas was the place I felt most comfortable with," Satchell said. "I felt like the structure and the opportunity were too great to pass up and I committed as soon as there was an offer."
Satchell took the fall semester of 1999 to improve his standing in the classroom and adjust to the course load before joining the Hogs in the second semester as Southeastern Conference play began. Throughout his four-year career in an Arkansas uniform, it was apparent that Satchell had a presence and impact on the defensive end of the court. He finished third in the SEC in total blocked shots during his sophomore campaign and was second overall in league play with 1.88 rejections per outing. During his junior year, Satchell led the SEC during the conference season in assist-to-turnover ratio. He also was a career 46.7 % shooter from the field.
"It's important to know what you do well and let that blend in with the team concept," Satchell noted. "A big part of winning is understanding your role and how that can help the overall team succeed."
During the 1999 - 2000 campaign the Razorbacks won the SEC post-season championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament with a 19-15 overall record and 7-9 mark in conference play.
Upon graduation, Satchell finished up course work at the University, married his wife Camille and they now have a daughter, Laurie.
In 2005 he played in the Argentinean League at the request of a former teammate. He played well and enjoyed the professional league, but missed the opportunity to be at home full-time with Camille and Laurie. "The Pro League in Argentina runs for two to three months. And, it was too long away from my family. I decided to give up the South American Pro League and return to Fayetteville. But, with the ABA and the Aeros starting play, this is another opportunity for me."
Aeros head coach Bob Hoffman says that having guys who have competed in the SEC and the Big 12 on the floor night in and night out will help his team compete and improve in the fast paced Pro League.
"Larry will be a valuable for us because he is a hard worker. He's one of those guys that will give you a lot of effort and impact a game defensively. You need solid defenders who can block shots to start fast break basketball and offensive excitement on the other end of the floor."
For more information on how you can be a part of the upcoming Arkansas Aeros season, call General Manager Keith Newton or Head Coach Bob Hoffman at (479) 445-9636.
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