University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

Athletic junior forward and returning part-time starter capable of helping the team in a variety of ways . . . Hard-nosed big man who can hold his own on battles inside the paint and also has good accuracy from 3-point range . . . Didn’t play much his first two years because of injury, but is coming off a solid sophomore season and should benefit from that this winter.

2010-11:  Started 18 times while playing in all 34 games, averaging 5.9 points and 4.1 rebounds a game . . . Shot 47.5 percent (67-of-141) from the field and also hit 34.8 percent (31-of-89) of his 3-point tries . . . Had five games with 10-plus points, highlighted by a 21-point outing in road win over Southeastern Oklahoma when he hit 8-of-11 shots with five treys . . . Had five-plus rebounds in 13 games, grabbing a career-high nine twice during the Lone Star Conference Tournament.

2009-10:  Earned an injury hardship ruling to retain a year of eligibility.

2008-09:  Joined the team for the second semester but played in just seven games because of injury . . . Averaged 1.7 points and 1.4 rebounds a contest, scoring all his points in two games against East Central with a pair of six-point outings.

High School:  Local product of Oklahoma Christian School in Edmond, receiving Edmond Sun All-City, Oklahoman Little All-City and All-State accolades as a senior . . . Also lettered in golf and helped those two teams capture a combined  five state championships.

Personal:  A marketing major . . . Names the Thunder as his top team . . . Lists “The Longest Yard” as his top sports movie . . . Other brother (Tyler) is a UCO teammate . . . Birthdate is Dec. 26, 1988.