Talented junior college transfer that will make a tremendous impact this season in a Laker uniform… Versatile player that can play as many as four positions on the court with his size and athleticism… Strong leaper that is quick off his feet… Creative off the dribble with tremendous shooting range on the perimeter and creative interior post moves… Potential All-Peach Belt Conference hopeful.
Pre-Clayton State: Lettered last season at Truett-McConnell College in Cleveland, Ga… Head coach at Truett-McConnell was former Clayton State player and assistant coach Cory Baldwin… Averaged 16 points and seven rebounds a game, while shooting 43 percent and 82 percent from the free throw line… Selected NJCAA Region 17 Freshman of the Year and second team All-Region.
High School: Lettered four seasons in basketball at Bradwell Institute in Hinesville, Ga… High school head coach was David Jones… A two-time All-Region selection… Averaged 16 points a game as a junior and 17 points a game as a senior.
Personal: Born: July 18, 1986… Mother is Lynn Gates… Favorite food is Italian… Major is Integrated Studies.