#30 Leon Parker
forward • 6-6 • 190 • junior • miami, fla/indian river cc
Pre-CCSU: Two-year letterwinner at Indian River Community College ... Helped lead Coach Michael Leatherwood’s team to a 22-9 record as a sophomore and the Florida Junior College finals ... Averaged 12 points, eight rebounds, two blocks and two steals on the season ... Scored 26 points against Broward ... Named the team’s Top Defensive Player ... Helped lead team to a 22-9 record as a freshman and was named Freshman of the Year ... Teammate of current Laker Jamal Johnson at Indian River ... Named to All-Florida Junior College Southern Conference team ... Invited to play in BallStars National All-Star game, representing Florida junior colleges.

High School: 2000 graduate of Miami Pace High School ... Four-letterwinner and team captain his senior season ... Helped lead team to state championship as a junior as the Spartans coached by Mark Lieberman finished with a 32-4 record ... Led squad to 21-10 as a senior ... Scored 30 points against Miramar High School ... Named All-Regional as a junior and named All-Dade County and All-State as a senior ... Teammate of Tim Pickett (Florida State).

Personal: Born Leon Parker on December 9, 1980 in Miami, FL ... Son of Rita Davis ... Nickname: "Manny" ... Majoring in business.


Coach Gibbons says
"Manny (Leon) is a versatile player, who has always played on championship-level teams. He will help us fill the voids of graduation by being able to play several different positions."

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