HIGH SCHOOL: Alter is a 2011 graduate of Rumson-Fair Haven High School, lettering four times at point guard ... burst onto the scene late in the game, committing to Navy after a strong postseason run during his senior year ... led R-FH to an 18-8 record as a senior and the school's first appearance in the Shore Conference Tournament final ... averaged 16.7 points, 6.9 assists and 3.3 steals per game ... was named first-team all-conference and all-state and set the school record for most career three-pointers made ... played best in the clutch, making several big shots and plays at key moments late in the game during R-FH's postseason run, including a three-pointer with a minute left and his team up one in the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals ... in the conference tournament final, Alter scored 24 of his team's 35 points ... shot 79 percent from the free throw line on 130 attempts and made a school-record 62 three-pointers during the season ... received interest from Brown and New Hampshire ... was a member of National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Key Club, Peer Leadership and was a Ronald McDonald Jr. board member.
MISCELLANEOUS: Son of John and Janet Alter ... father, John, wrestled at Furman ... grandfather, William Alter, and cousin, Lindsey Bellomy (2004), both graduated from the Academy ... ran and organized a charity stickball tournament in Rumson ... nicknamed Pookie.