Pre-CCSU: Two-time All-America at Truett-McConnell College, playing for coach Alan Sharpe … As a sophomore, averaged 23 points and 11 rebounds per game … Named All-America and All-Conference, which included being named Georgia Junior College Athletic Association Player of the Year … Helped lead team to a 26-6 record as a sophomore … His junior college highlights include 39 points against Anderson College, 31 points at South Georgia College and 24 points and 20 rebounds against state junior college runner-up Middle Georgia College … As a freshman for coach Wayne Collett, averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds per game … Named All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-America and Georgia Junior College Freshman of the Year.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in 2001 and was a two-year letterwinner at Dacula High School and played for coach John Hawley … Averaged 16 points, eight rebounds and three blocks per game … Named to All-Gwinnett County team, the Atlanta Tip-off Club All-Region team and was a former Player of the Month recipient.

Personal: Born Benjamin James Puckett on August 27, 1983 in Snellville, GA ... Son of Feleica and Ron Puckett ... Nickname: "BJ" ... Majoring in business.