Most high school basketball players who boast a career average of 30 points per game have little trouble on the recruiting path.But for Caleb Fox, finding a college proved to be more challenging than expected.Despite logging record-breaking numbers, the Liberty Christian graduate found himself floating below the radar, having played for a small private school.He was forced to initiate his own college search, which took longer than he would have preferred.Fox was relieved to make a decision about his new home about a month ago, when one school separated itself from another with a generous financial offer.The Metro Athletic Conference MVP has committed to Webster University, choosing the NCAA Division III school over Culver Stockton.“The Webster coach definitely was most persistent in recruiting me,” said Fox. “I liked the location, the campus and the professors.”“I think he’ll certainly add something to their program,” said Liberty Christian Coach Butch Clark. “He has good court sense and manages the floor well.”Fox credits his playing time with the St. Louis Raptors AAU program for his college exposure and preparing him for the next level.“The AAU circuit really helped me to get recruited,” said Fox. “Webster actually saw me at the Hardwood Classic in Kansas City.”Fox averaged 29.4 points per game as a senior, shooting 43 percent from the field and 35 percent from three-point land. He grabbed 12.7 boards and dished out 2.9 assists for the Eagles, who won the Missouri Christian Schools Athletic Association State Championship in February.After carrying heavy responsibility for the past four seasons, Fox is anxious to serve a less taxing role.“It would kind of be nice to be a role player for a couple years,” acknowledged Fox. “I’m not expecting to go in there and start varsity my freshman year.”He is aware there may be a learning curve at the collegiate level.“I think I’m going to have to adjust to the speed of the game,” said Fox. “I’ll probably have to get a lot stronger and more athletic.”“He’s certainly put the work in and has good offensive skills,” said Clark. “The defensive part of the game is usually the toughest transition for them.”Clark says one of Fox’s best traits goes unnoticed.“He’s probably taken more charges than all of the kids I’ve ever coached. He is unbelievable at setting up and taking charge calls.”Fox plans to study psychology.

Liberty Christian graduate Caleb Fox recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Webster University.

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