Career Highlights: Holds Memphis record for career three-pointers made (287, 3rd in C-USA history) and finished third in career scoring for the Tigers (1,901 points). Played in 133 career games, second most in school history.
Senior (2005-06): Conference USA Player of the Year and C-USA All-Tournament Team selection. NABC All-District 7 and USBWA Al-District 4 First Team. Helped lead Tigers to NCAA Elite Eight after claiming C-USA regular season and tournament titles and earning best single-season mark in school history (33-4). Set Memphis single-season record with 102 three-pointers made. Ranked second in C-USA in scoring (17.2 ppg), fifth in three-point field goal percentage (.362) and 13th in free throw percentage (.712). Scored double figures in 33 games. Scored a career-high 37 points in win over Louisiana Tech. Tied a career high with six three-pointers in three games on the season.
Junior (2004-05): Played in all 38 games and started 28. Led team in scoring (16.0 ppg, 5th in C-USA) and free throw percentage (.733, 15th), and finished 13th in C-USA in three-pointers made per game. Scored in double figures in 29 games. Averaged 19.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in four NIT games.
Sophomore (2003-04): Played in 28 of 30 games, missing two games after suffering a head injury on Dec. 27 and undergoing surgery to repair a bone crack above his eye. Finished third on squad in scoring (16.0 ppg) and rebounding (5.7 rpg). Netted double figures in seven of last nine games on the season. Hit four or more three-pointers in seven contests.
Freshman (2002-03): Conference USA All-Freshman Team. Started 26 of 30 games, averaging 9.8 points and 4.8 rebounds. Had a team-leading 46 blocks and ranked fourth in C-USA with 1.53 bpg. Averaged 22.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in C-USA Tournament.
Strengths: Tremendous athlete with exceptional speed and leaping ability. Great elevation on his jumpshot, which improved throughout his college career. Active defender who anticipates well.
Personal: The Indiana High School Athletic Association state champion in the high jump as a senior at Northwest High School.
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