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Erving and Nater

Two other reasons given by
the departing fourth-year man
were the chance to play with
Julius Erving, the most
spectacular forward in pro
basketball, and Swen Nater,
Parkhill's roommate at the
Olympic Trials. The money
differential between the two
clubs was "very close."

When queried on the role
he planned to play with the
Squires, Parkhill replied, "I
know what I think they want
out of me. I think I can make
the adjustment. Whatever they
want me to do, I'll try to do."

Undoubtedly, he is going to
enjoy playing with someone
like Erving in the frontcourt.
"I can't wait (to play with
Erving); just to watch him. I'm
looking forward to it."

Nater was given Squires
jersey number 31. Will the
Squires allow Parkhill to keep
his number 40? "That's a good
question," he said. "I never
thought about it. I guess I'll
have to ask about that."

Hopefully,B.P. Won't Have To Do Much Rebounding With The Squires