 His high school varsity coach isn't the only one who went to New York to see the 20-year-old. His barber of six years, Eli Minella, cut his hair Monday to ensure the center is ready for center stage. Well, it's buzzing. Everyone's talking about it. Like I said, everyone keeps asking me, you know, thinking I have inside scoop. I don't. So it's really nothing new for me to just go travel and cut his hair. But it's awesome that he's loyal to me. Coach Barrett says nerves are high but knows it'll be a successful night.