Local talented frontcourt prospect that brings a fluid, athletic presence to the Lakers… Developing big man with a wealth of potential…Talented rebounder who hits the boards hard on both ends of the court… Boasts a nice shooting touch from the perimeter, and is able to stretch defenses with his shot… Legitimate shot-blocking threat on the interior… Brings a tremendous effort to the court every day.
High School: Lettered three seasons in basketball at North Clayton High School in College Park, Ga… High school head coach was Martisse Troup… Selected both All-Region and All-Metro Atlanta as a senior, averaging 14 points, 11 rebounds and six blocked shots a game… Helped pace North Clayton to a 24-10 mark with a berth in the Class AAAA State “Final Four”… Recorded a rare triple-double (22 points, 14 rebounds, 12 blocks) against eventual state champion Tucker in the state semifinals… Averaged 15 points a game as a junior… Also lettered three seasons in tennis… Selected three straight years to the “A” Honor Roll.
Personal: Born: January 26, 1989… Mother is Teresa Greene… Cousin of former Georgia Tech standout and current New York Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury… Favorite food is Chinese… Favorite movie is “Coach Carter”… Athletic hero growing up was Kevin Garnett… Favorite pro sports team is the Denver Nuggets… Major is Integrated Studies.