University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

Junior veteran and defensive stopper who has been a part-time starter the past two years . . . Scrappy role player who does all the little things needed for a team to succeed . . . Has gained plenty of experience and is expected to take on more of an offensive role this season . . . Has played in 55 games with 28 starts during his career.

2007-08:  Played in 29 games with 13 starts, averaging 1.5 rebounds and 1.2 points a contest . . . Started the last 10 games of the season and played a key role in UCO’s drive to the Elite Eight . . . Had a trio of five-point games, including against Augusta State in the national quarterfinals . . . Pulled down four rebounds in two different contests.

2006-07:  Played in 26 games with 15 starts as a redshirt freshman . . . Averaged 2.0 points and 2.2 rebounds while playing nearly 10 minutes per contest . . . Scored a career-high seven points in home win over Abilene Christian and compiled six games with five or more points . . . Grabbed a career-best six rebounds in two different contests.

2005-06:  Sat out a redshirt year.

High School:  Averaged 15 points and 12 rebounds a game to earn All-Metro honors as a senior at Edison High School in Tulsa.

Personal:  A criminal justice major . . . Enjoys playing pool in his spare time . . . Birthdate is Nov. 1, 1986.