University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

Senior transfer looking to return to the court after missing most of the last two years to injury . . . Local product who played sparingly in 2006-07 at Division I Pacific because of pain in his surgically repaired shins and then didn’t play last season . . . A big inside presence when healthy as a top-flight defender and rebounder . . . Must overcome the long layoff, but is definitely capable of helping the Bronchos this season.

Pacific:  Received a medical hardship after seeing limited action in six games in 2006-07 . . . Didn’t play last year, then transferred to UCO. 

Juco:  Two-year starter at Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa . . . Averaged 8.2 points and 4.7 rebounds a game as a freshman and 10.1 points and 10.2 rebounds as a sophomore, earning second-team All-Bi-State Conference recognition. 

High School:  Honorable mention All-State pick as a senior at Edmond Santa Fe High School, averaging 8.6 points and 8.8 rebounds in helping lead the Wolves to the state tournament. 

Personal:  A communications major looking for a career in broadcasting . . . Has five older siblings . . . Enjoys bowling as his favorite off-court activity . . . Birthdate is Aug. 5, 1986.