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Spatola is a captain in the Army, just as he was the captain of the Army basketball team in 2001-02. Even though he was only 5 feet 11 and maybe 160 pounds, he became a very good college player. He scored 1,543 points during his college career -- fifth on Army's career scoring list -- and was the Cadets' leading scorer his final three seasons. At the end of his sophomore season, when he had emerged as a consistent three-point threat, he had to make a decision. At any of the military academies, any student can leave after his or her sophomore year and be free and clear of any military obligation. Because he had proven himself, Spatola had opportunities to leave.