Previous schools: Attended Caldwell CommunityCollege and the University of San Francisco.
High School: Graduated from Watauga High Schoolin Boone, N.C…NW4A all-Conference Honorable Mention in2008…NW4A Rookie of the Year in 2007…Averaged 15.7points, 4.1 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game…Played clubbasketball for the Watauga Storm…Coached by his father, WestEppley…Averaged 21.3 points, 5.1 assist, 2.4 rebounds, and1.9 steals per game.
Personal: Born on Dec. 3, 1989 in Charlotte,N.C…Son of West and Connie Eppley…Has one brother,Dylan, and one sister, Kalie…Uncle Brad Eppley playedbasketball at Wofford College…Father West Eppley playedbasketball at Pitt Community College…Brother Dylan playsbasketball at Caldwell Community College…Majoring inpsychology…Plans to pursue a professional playing careeroverseas and obtain a master’s degree in clinical psychologyafter graduation.
More about Chad: Favorite books: “TheLittle Engine That Could”, “The Book ofBasketball”, “Night”,“Illusions”…Favorite midnight snack: Whole wheatpancakes…Favorite movie: “FindingNeverland”…Favorite musical artists: Kanye West,Lil’ Wayne, Maroon 5, Train…Favorite song:“Imagine” by John Lennon…Favorite sports team:Chicago Bulls…Favorite quote: “There are two choicesin life, the pain of sacrifice, or the pain of regret”– father West Eppley…Chad can’t imagine a weekwithout: Smiling…Chad’s advice to kids: “Love,dream, smile”…Favorite colors: Royal blue andorange…Favorite food: Crab legs…Favorite sports otherthan basketball: Soccer and tennis…Best advice Chad has everbeen given: “Other people’s opinions don’tmatter. Be you”…What people don’t know aboutChad: He is fascinated by the universe and life outside of ourplanet…When Chad was a kid, he tried to be like: Mike. Whenpeople first meet Chad, they think: He’s shy and has a greatsmile.
