Career Highlights: Became the second Vol and ninth player in SEC history to record 1,000 points and 500 assists. Ranked 15th all-time at Tennessee with 1,424 career points. Also finished among top 10 in several categories, including assists (577, 2nd), steals (198, 2nd), minutes played (4,058, 2nd) , average assists (4.8 apg, 4th), three-point percentage (.396, 6th), and three-pointers made (165, 8th) and attempted (417, 9th).
Senior (2005-06): Named All-SEC Second Team by media and coaches. USBWA All-District selection and NABC All-District second team. Started all 30 games and scored in double figures 28 times. Ranked eighth in the SEC in scoring (15.3 ppg), third in free throw percentage (.878), fourth for assist/turnover ratio (1.86), fifth in steals (1.97 spg) and ninth in assists (3.90 apg). Tied his season-high with 23 points vs. South Caroline. Grabbed a season-high nine rebounds along with 20 points, six assists and five steals vs. Georgia .
Junior (2004-05): Tied for first in SEC and ranked 44th nationally with 5.0 apg. Also ranked fourth in the league with 1.87 spg. Finished third on the squad with 11.9 ppg. Scored a career-high 26 points vs. Kentucky in SEC Tournament Quarterfinal. Recorded a career-high 10 assists vs. Nebraska.
Sophomore (2003-04): Ranked second in the SEC in assists (5.0 apg), third in assist/turnover ratio (1.99), fifth in free throw percentage (.796) and 10th in steals (1.55 spg). Led UT in three-point percentage (.411), steals (45) and minutes per game (33.9 mpg). Recorded first career double-double with 11 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists in win over No. 23 Vanderbilt.
Freshman (2002-03): Unanimous selection to the SEC All-Freshman Team by coaches. His 160 assists is the second-best effort ever by a UT freshman. Ranked third in the SEC with 5.52 apg and led the SEC in league play with 5.44 apg. Became first freshman since Allan Houston in 1989-90 to lead the Vols in minutes (35.8 mpg). Made six consecutive free throws and a crucial steal down the stretch in UT’s win over No. 23 Mississippi State. Dished out nine assists in win over No. 17 Georgia.
Strengths: Smooth point guard who makes excellent shot/pass decisions. Plays under control. Comfortable in the role of scorer or distributor.
Personal: Member of the USA Junior World Championship Team that played in the 2003 FIBA 7th World Championship for Junior Men in Greece. Helped lead Team USA to gold at the 2003 Global Games in Dallas.
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