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Signed with the Minutemen on 11/21/2008.
Putney waiting for his chance (3/5/2010)
Freshman year (2009-10) pre-season report from Head Coach Derek Kellogg: "Raphiael Putney is exactly the type of player we are looking to recruit at UMass. He is a long athletic 6-9 player. He is a little thin, but we anticipate he will able to add on weight. He is a very versatile player who can play multiple positions. Not only is he a great basketball player, he is an outstanding individual on and off the court. I have spoken with his parents are length about his prospects of coming in as a freshman and we will see how he does physically. Once he puts on the weight and gets stronger and more physical, he has a chance to be a great player in college. Overall, I'm just very excited about him coming to UMass. From the minute I saw him at the Reebok camp and then watching him all summer, I just think he is a player with a world of talent. He has a great demeanor on the court and I am anticipating he will be great in our dribble-drive offense. More importantly, he has the length and size and athleticism to be a great perimeter and post-up defender."
BEFORE UMASS: Played for the Vikings at Woodbridge Senior High School, in Virginia for coach Chad Anderson. He was on the varsity squad since sophomore year. He averaged 9.0 points per game as junior... He has participated with the DC Triple Threat under coach Keith Stevens...Played at the Reebok All-American camp Selected to play in the event's All-Star Game with the best players there, in Philadelphia.
PERSONAL: Raphiael Putney... Born April 21, 1990 in Fairmont, WV., and is the son of Richard and Latisha Putney... He has a brother Ravel... Planning to major in business marketing.