An early entry candidate for the 2002 NBA Draft. Became the 13th player in Houston history to accumulate 1100 points and 650 rebounds. Ended career with 1132 points and 694 rebounds. One of only eight players in school history to record at least 100 blocks and 100 steals. Ranks ninth in school history in blocks. Started 88 of 90 career games at Houston.

As a junior, averaged 10.2 points and 7.3 rebounds. Started 30 of 32 games. Ranked second in Conference USA in blocks per game (1.8). Finished second on the team in rebounds. Scored in double figures 13 times. Scored at least 20 points in four games. Blocked at least two shots in 18 games. Grabbed double-digit rebounds seven times. Tallied 22 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocked shots against N.C. State on Dec. 23. Scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds at LSU on Dec. 20. Led the team with 23 points and 12 rebounds against Charlotte on Feb. 2. Recorded 22 points and season-high 14 rebounds against South Florida on Feb. 12.

As a sophomore, averaged 13.5 points and 7.3 rebounds. Started the final 27 games of the season after missing the first two with a strained calf. Led the Cougars in scoring, field goal percentage, and blocked shots, while finishing second in rebounding. Scored in double figures 22 times with two games with at least 20 points. Posted three double-doubles. Scored a season-high 22 points at Tulane on Feb. 21. Had 15 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists at Connecticut on Nov. 30. Led Houston with 17 points against St. Louis in the Conference-USA tournament on Mar. 7.

As a freshman, averaged 14.3 points and 8.5 rebounds. Started all 31 games. Led the Cougars and finished fourth in Conference-USA in rebounding. One of three players in C-USA to record 12 double-doubles. Scored in double figures 20 times, recording four 20-point games. Had 13 double-digit rebounding games. Netted career-high 27 points while grabbing 12 rebounds against SMU on Nov. 27. Recorded a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds at Texas on Jan. 2. Tallied 17 points and a career-high 15 rebounds against Memphis on Feb. 23. Notched a 19 points and 11 rebound double-double at Charlotte on Jan. 12. Named to Conference USA All-Freshman Team.