PHOENIX CITY, Ala. – The Central Red Devils are set to welcome their newest class of Hall of Fame athletes, and one of those athletes is a trailblazer. Larry Florence becomes the first Central basketball player to receive this honor.
Florence was a dynamic and versatile player who averaged 19 points and 13 rebounds during his time with Phenix City. After he played at Chattahoochee Valley, he signed a scholarship to play at the University of Nebraska. Florence will continue to shine as a Cornhusker. He is a fourth-year starter and a top-20 scorer in school history.
He was a member of the 1996 NIT championship team and the '98 team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament.
We asked the future Hall of Famer for his thoughts.
“Oh my god, I think about that every day. I was so nervous about this moment that I didn't sleep well. When I was a kid, in seventh grade, when I first started playing basketball, I was in the Hall of Fame. They had enough heart to understand that this school, Central High School, in every sport, is still nationally ranked and continues to win championships. It was natural for me to open up to them,” Florence said.
The Chuo High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held on Saturday, May 4th.