Cory Neale may be the best kept secret on the Vikings this season. Combining the body of a post player -- he checks in at 6'6", 215 -- and the shooting ability of a guard -- he had 175 trey in high school -- Neale is capable of playing multiple positions on the floor. Factor in a high basketball IQ and good all-around ball-handling skills and you get the type of player who can excel in the Gary Waters system.

HIGH SCHOOL:
• Second team all-state choice after leading the Greater Cleveland area in scoring as a senior at Brooklyn High, playing for coach Jeff Shepherd.
• Three-time all-state choice, earning special mention as both a sophomore and junior.
• Averaged 27.6 points and 10.4 rebounds as a senior to finish his career as his school's career scoring (1,484) and rebounding (718) leader.
• Set school records for three-pointers made in a season (71 as a senior) and career (175).
• Rated as the 11th best wing forward in the state by PrepSpotlight.com. and ranked among the top 50 players in the state by HoopScoop.
• Avereaged 23.2 points and 11.2 rebounds as a junior and 19.2 points and 12.0 rebounds as a sophomore.
• Three-time all-league and all-city choice.
• Named team MVP in each of his last three seasons, earning Player of the Week honors from the Plain Dealer at least once each season.
• Played in the OHSAA North-South All-Star game.

PERSONAL:
Born Oct. 8, 1988 in Cleveland. . . son of Rocky and Sandy Neale. . . has one older brother, Richie (21). . . is the nephew of CSU Hall of Fame basketball standout Sue Koziol. . . physical therapy major.