Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: Returning letterman and part-time starter.....Appeared in 25 games with 13 starts in 2014-15....Fourth-leading rebounder on the FMU squad and fourth in blocked shots....Shot 48.8% from the floor....Four games scoring in double digits with a high of 16 points vs Piedmont International (12-1-14)....Double-double (14 pts, 11 reb) vs Lenoir-Rhyne (11-15-14)....Transfer from Florida State College at Jacksonville....Will add aggressive and toughness to the roster.....Despite his lack of mainline stats, he does the intangibles on the floor – things that don’t always show up in the stat line like taking charges and going after loose balls.....Will provide immediate help on the boards.....Helps team address pressing needs in the areas of aggressive, toughness, and rebounding.....FSCJ: Averaged 4.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in 2013-14.....As a freshman, registered 4.7 points and 2.8 rebounds for the Blue Wave.

PERSONAL: Born David Ray Jerome in Stamford, Conn.....A product of Gateway High School, where he played for coach Bob Baker.....Helped lead the Panthers to the Orange Belt Conference title as a senior.....A three-sport athlete at Gateway, also lettering in football and track....Nickname is Rome.

PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Professional ball player....Favorite Athlete: Dwight Howard....Favorite Sports Team:  Orlando Magic....Favorite Movie: Back to the Future....Favorite TV Show:  Fresh Prince....Favorite Food:  Pasta....Favorite Vacation Spot: Beaches....Celebrity Crush: Christina Milian....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Rockets....Favorite Social Media Site: Instagram....Motivational Music: Kirk Franklin....Goals for Upcoming Season: Win the conference and have a winning season....Hobbies: Drawing.