One of five Mississippians on the roster ... Mature player who has been away at home for a year at prep school ... Played at same prep school as Courtney Beasley ... Has soft shooting touch ... Knows how to create own shot and also is really good defender ... Possesses good feel for the guard spot and can play the No. 1 or No. 2 to go along with his size ... Prep: Played for Coach Whit Lesure at Bridgton (Maine) Academy ... Averaged more than 20 points per game last season ... Team finished with a 22-9 overall, a No. 6 national prep school ranking, and won the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class A Tournament Championship ... A three-star rating by rivals.com and Scout.com ... No. 39 in the nation among 5th-year seniors by HoopScoop.com ... Played his senior season at Mt. Zion (N.C.) Christian Academy for Coach Antonio Fozard ... Helped team to a 38-4 overall record ... Saw action as a sophomore and junior at Starkville (Miss.) High School ... Averaged 23 points, seven assists and five rebounds as a junior ... Twice named to The Clarion Ledger's Honorable Mention All-State team ... Named the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal's Boys Player of the Year ... Personal: Enjoys watching television and playing video games ashobbies ... Majoring in general studies.