NCCU MENS BASKETBALL SIGNS TWO RECRUITS
Charis Prep Duo Sign National Letters of Intent to Play for Eagles
Kyle Serba
12/03/07

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University men’s basketball coach Henry Dickerson has announced the signing of two recruits from Charis Prep in Goldsboro, N.C., Dami Sapara and Nick Chasten, who have inked national letters of intent to attend NCCU and play for the Eagles.

Sapara, who attended Port Richmond High School in Staten Island, N.Y. before joining Charis Prep, is a 6-6 swing player with the ability to play multiple positions. “Dami is a great athlete who can play the two, three or four positions,” Dickerson said. “He can play the physical style we need to be successful at the Division I level.”

Chasten, a 6-7 versatile left-handed swing player, averaged 21 points and 12 rebounds in his final season at Leesville Road High School in Raleigh, N.C. He was named Team M.V.P., First-Team Cap-7 All-Conference and First-Team All-Triangle before attending Charis Prep. “Nick is a great athlete and a good shooter,” Dickerson said. “He can get you 18-19 points per game.”

“Both of these young men can help us take this program in the right direction,” Dickerson added.

The duo is currently under the direction of Charis Prep head coach Carlos Peralta. “Both Dami and Nick have their better days ahead of them,” he said. “They are going to a good program and I am excited about them playing for Coach Dickerson during his team’s Division I journey.”

Sapara is currently averaging eight points, six rebounds and three steals for Charis Prep. “Dami is a diamond in the rough,” said Peralta, who has coached Sapara for the past two seasons. “He is very athletic with a tremendous future ahead of him. It has been fun to see him grow while he has been with me.”

Chasten is currently averaging 13 points and eight rebounds in his first season at Charis Prep. “Nick doesn’t look athletic, but he is a better athlete than you think,” said Peralta. He has good bounce and a tremendous feel for the game offensively. He has a knack of knowing what to do to counter any defense that is thrown at him. He has a good touch both with his back to the basket and facing up. A good all-around player.”