Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  First-year player at FMU....In-state product....Transfer from NCAA Division I Western Carolina University, where he played two seasons....Also played at Dodge City Community College and USC Salkehatchie....Could possibly be the best athlete in Conference Carolinas next season....Has the potential to create ’wow’ moments on the court.....A long athlete with a versatility on the defensive end where he can guard any position 1-through-5.....Will obviously add Division I experience to our roster.

WCU:  Played in 14 contests in 2022-23 for the Catamounts and averaged 2.7 points and 2.3 rebounds per game, while connecting on 60.0 percent of his field goal attempts.....During the 2021-22 season, appeared in 31 games and made five starts, while tallying 5.6 ppg and 4.8 rpg and shooting 70.9 percent from the floor.....Also registered 24 blocked shots in his two seasons at WCU.

DCCC: Averaged 9.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per contest in 2020-21

USCS: Averaged 5.8 points and 3.2 rebounds in 20 games during the 2019-20 campaign as USCS squad won the Region X regular season and tournament titles, but the NJCAA national tournament was canceled because of the covid pandemic

PERSONAL:

• Born in Orangeburg, SC
• Graduate of Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High School, where he played for coach Stefon Milhouse
• 4-time All-Region selection
• Named the region Player of the Year as a senior after averaging 20.7 points, 15.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 2.0 blocks per game
• 3-time SCBCA Class A All-State selection
• Finished his prep career with 1,800 points, 1,500 rebounds, and 110 blocked shots
• Named to play in the NC/SC All-Star Game
• Nicknames are Low and Woozie

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  Pro basketball player
• How you got your nickname: Because I used to walk around like I was drunk as a baby ??
• Favorite Fictional Character: Joker
• Favorite Athlete:  Giannis Antetokounmpo
• Favorite Sports Team:  Milwaukee Bucks
• Favorite Movie or TV Show:   Criminal Minds
• Favorite Food:  Pizza
• Favorite Vacation Spot:  Florida
• Favorite Musical Artist: NBA YB
• Favorite Thing About FMU:  The campus
• Favorite Off-Court Activity:  Playing fortnite
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  WIN
• Why you first chose your sport: Something I’m good at
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Facing adversity
• Interesting Notes: Going viral on every main sports page (free throw line windmill)