The two are just as close off the court. I don't know where I'd be without Casey. Deal and his younger brother, Damien, live with their aunt, Tracy Long-Gnat and her husband, Bill. Three other siblings continue to live with their mother in Mississipi. My aunt is strict, but she keeps me in line.
Basketball is the sport deal plans to play at the collegiate level.
Indiana State has the inside track among the four-year schools and Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa, is the leading choice among junior colleges. Current Briar Cliff College standout D.J. Dunbar is a product of Indian Hills, which is the defending Division I JUCO national champion and holds the No. 1 ranking again this season. Senior won two individual events and swam on two record-setting relays to help lead Cardinals to their fourth consecutive River Cities Conference championship.