GENERAL
* Played in every game last season with four starts. * Was arguably the best sixth
man in the nation, averaging 8.8 ppg and 5.4 rpg while shooting 53.6 percent from the
field. * Ignited comebacks against Duke and Utah in the NCAA Tournament with two
second-half three-pointers in each game. His second three-pointer vs. Duke sparked the
Cats on a 17-1 run that cut the Blue Devils, lead to one with six minutes remaining in the
South Region final. His eight points in 2:06 of the second half against Utah helped trim
the Utes, lead from 10 points to five points. * The Manhattan Transfer0/00 averaged 9.0
ppg and 5.0 rpg during NCAA Tournament play while shooting a sizzling 62.5 percent from
the field (20-32). * Recorded his third double-double of the season with 14 points and 11
rebounds (5 offensive) against Duke. Eight of his 11 rebounds came in the decisive second
half. * Named to SEC All-Tournament team after finishing with 29 points, 22 rebounds and
nine assists in the three games. |
