Art Alvarez answered the phone Thursday, even though he was already on the other line.
The caller? Florida coach Billy Donovan.
The presumed subject? Freddy Asprilla, a 6-foot-10 center who was the Sun Belt Freshman of the Year in March after averaging 14 points and 9.3 rebounds at Florida International.
Because FIU fired Sergio Ruoco – who was the reason Asprilla, who originally committed to Miami but didn’t have a sufficient SAT score, attended the school in the first place – the center is looking for a new home.
“Everybody in America has inquired about him,” Alvarez said.