Transfer walk-on from NCAA Division I power West Virginia who could become quite a find for the Laker program… Hard-nosed, tough-minded player… Gritty guard that gets the most out of his abilities… Possesses tremendous athleticism and has worked hard to improve his perimeter shot… Highly respected by his teammates for his work ethic… Will be counted on to provide depth at the point this season.
Pre-Clayton State: Walked on last season at West Virginia and practiced with the team… Head coach at West Virginia was John Belein… Made the Dean’s List last year at West Virginia.
High School: Lettered two seasons each in basketball at E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville, N.C., and at Ausbach High School in Ausbach, Germany… High school head coach was Alvin Thompson (E.E. Smith)… A two-time All-Conference and two-time team captain at E.E. Smith… Averaged 15 points and three assists as a junior and 18 points and six assists as a senior… Also lettered in football and track and field.
Personal: Born: November 9, 1987… Mother is Myra Austin… Favorite food is cornbread… Favorite professional sports team is the Mavericks… Major is Integrated Studies.