Late junior college signee that brings additional size and strength to the formidable Clayton State interior game… Tenacious rebounder that scores effectively with his back to the basket… Will serve as a back-up this season to senior Aristide Sawadogo.
Pre-Clayton State: Was a two-year standout at Seminole Community College in Sanford, Fla… Junior college head coach was Bobby Washington… Was also coached by current Laker assistant Andy Harre at Seminole… Averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds as a sophomore, getting selected All-Mid-Florida Conference in the process… Served as team captain as a sophomore… Ranked eighth in the state in rebounding and fourth in the state in field goal percentage… Averaged five points and five rebounds as a freshman.
High School: Lettered four seasons in basketball at Edgewood High School in Orlando… High school head coach was Travis Jones… Served as team captain for two seasons… Was a two-time All-District and All-State selection as a junior and senior… Averaged a double in his last two seasons of high school… Averaged 19 points and 10 rebounds as a junior and 18 points and 11 rebounds as a senior… Helped pace Edgewood to the state finals during both his junior and senior seasons.
Personal: Born: September 20, 1984… Parents are Fred and Delores Boyd… Favorite television show is “Family Guy”… Athletic hero growing up was Michael Jordan… Favorite pro sports team is the Miami Heat… Major is Integrated Studies.