Buckskin86
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Two sport star similar to David Lighty
http://ohiostate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=22481
http://www.nydailynews.com/01-06-2004/sports/hschool/story/152260p-134101c.html
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hschool/story/151591p-133482c.html
Lemming has him in his top 10 junior list and claims USC as the leader
http://ohiostate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=22481
http://www.nydailynews.com/01-06-2004/sports/hschool/story/152260p-134101c.html
NYAN BOATENG
LINCOLN
6-3, 190 pounds; Year: Junior; Position: WR/K
It's been a good year for Boateng, and next year should only get better. Last winter, Boateng, a 6-3 guard/forward, averaged 8.5 points a game for the Lincoln basketball team, which won the city and state championships. His brother, Dominic Osei, was the team's vocal leader and averaged 13 points and 10 rebounds a game. But this football season, Boateng made it clear that he is the best athlete in the family. Boateng finished second in the PSAL with 98 total points scored. He caught 12 TD passes and kicked 24 extra points and one field goal in a league where kickers are a rarity.
He's only a junior, so Lincoln should be considered one of the favorites to win the city championship next season. "He had a great season on the football team, and this year he is ready to do the same for the basketball team," said Railsplitters hoops coach Dwayne (Tiny) Morton.
Key stats
Boateng caught 38 passes for 737 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also was one of the most reliable kickers in the league, tallying 27 points with his leg.
Quote
"We changed our offense a little bit this year, and Nyan's one of the reasons." - Lincoln coach Shawn O'Connor
Fun facts
Is the brother of former Lincoln basketball standout Dominic Osei.
If not for Sebastian Telfair, Boateng would be the most athletic player on the school's basketball team.
His favorite NFL player is Randy Moss. His favorite NFL team is the Tampa Bay Bucs.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hschool/story/151591p-133482c.html
That is the ongoing battle in Boateng's heart, but it is not one he wants to give up anytime soon. He is still convinced that he will play both sports for at least the next five years.
"I want to go to a college where I can do both," said Boateng. "But I don't want to be a walk-on on the basketball team. I want to go to a school that knows I played basketball and will let me play."
There are a few schools that understand. Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Memphis have all expressed interest in Boateng as a two-sport athlete. West Virginia, Miami, Maryland, Iowa State, Virginia Tech and UCLA have been eager to land him as a football player.
"I still have a lot to think about," said Boateng, "I am just worrying about the SAT right now, then I will figure out how to do both in college. I know I can."
Lemming has him in his top 10 junior list and claims USC as the leader
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