Early entry candidate for the 2004 NBA Draft.
Career Highlights: Named WAC Player of the Year as a junior, the first player in school history to earn the award. Also earned District 8 Player of the Year honors from the USBWA and Honorable Mention All-America from the Associated Press. Completed career as the seventh all-time leading scorer in Nevada history with 1,404 points, also ranking in the school’s all-time top 10 in field goals made and free throws made.
Junior (2003-04): Led team in scoring (18.8 ppg) and ranked second in rebounding (5.7 rpg). Exploded for career-high 33 points against SMU and scored another 29 points in the rematch. Registered 29 points and nine rebounds in an upset win over Kansas. Recorded 22 points at Connecticut. Posted 25 points and 10 rebounds against Tulsa. Scored 28 points in consecutive games against Fresno State and at Tulsa. Set career-high of 10 assists against Rice. Named WAC Tournament MVP after scoring 17.7 points and grabbing 9.0 rebounds in three games, registering 11 points and a career-high 14 rebounds in the finals against UTEP. Scored 19 points in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Michigan State. Tallied 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists against Gonzaga in the second round, and finished season with 21 points against Georgia Tech in the Sweet 16.
Sophomore (2002-03): Led team in scoring (16.3 ppg) and rebounding (8.1 rpg). Led WAC with 12 double-doubles. Either tied or led the team in scoring in 17 games. Posted season-high 29 points at Fresno State. Scored 12 points and grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds against San Diego. Tallied 21 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists at Arizona State. Named to the WAC All-Tournament Team after averaging 19.3 points and 7.7 rebounds in three contests. Earned First Team All-WAC honors.
Freshman (2001-02): Averaged 13.7 points and 4.6 rebounds. Became eligible to play on Dec. 27 and scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds against San Jose State in his debut. Recorded season-high 22 points against Hawaii. Scored 21 points including the game-winning three-point shot with four seconds remaining against Fresno State.
Strengths: Solid, all-around, skilled player with the strength and athleticism to contribute at the pro level. Played both guard spots at Nevada and is an excellent defensive player.
Personal: Lists Michael Jordan as his favorite sports figure. Enjoys playing volleyball in his spare time.
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