#14

Ricky Garrett

 

Junior ● Guard ● 6-5 ● 195 ● Rome, GA ● Wabash Valley College



 


Underrated, yet talented junior college transfer that will make a tremendous impact this season for Clayton State… Versatile player that can play as many as three positions on the court… Has the ability to score both outside and inside… Presents matchup problems for opposing guards with his size, strength and athleticism… Boasts silky smooth shooting touch from long range… Also able to post up in the paint and take advantage of mismatches.
Pre-Clayton
State: Lettered two seasons in basketball at Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, Ill… Head coach at Wabash Valley was Dan Sparks… Selected NJCAA All-Region 24 last season, averaging 14 points a game in a balanced Wabash Valley system… Reached double-figures in 12 games, including 27 points against Volunteer State and 21 points against Lincoln Land to open the season… Averaged eight points a game as a freshman.
High School: Lettered three seasons in basketball at Rome High School in Rome, Ga… High school head coach was Dwight Henderson… A two-time All-Region and All-Area selection… Averaged 14 points a game in both his sophomore and junior seasons and 17 points a game as a senior… Finished his career ranked fourth all-time in points scored at Rome… Also lettered one season in football as a wide receiver.
Personal: Born: March 2, 1987… Parents are Lamar and Melissa Williams… Athletic hero growing up was Vince Carter… Favorite professional sports team is the Detroit Pistons… Major is Integrated Studies.