2023-24 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
FMU: 2-year returning letterman....Missed the 2022-23 season with an injury....Named a 2021-22 NABC Honors Court recipient....Played in 24 games during 2021-22 and made six starts....Hit 11-of-12 free throws....Recorded 13 steals....Career-high 10 points at North Greenville (1-21-22)....Hit game winning free throws in 69-68 victory at Chowan (12-15-21)....Appeared in three contests during the covid-19 delayed and shortened 2020-21 season....Scored season-high 4 points vs Augusta (2-24-21)....Part of the JV program in 2019-20....Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2021....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2019 (fall), 2020 (spring, fall), 2022 (spring, fall), 2023 (spring, fall), 2024 (spring)....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2024 (spring).
PERSONAL:
- Born in Sumter, SC
- A graduate of Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, where he played for coach Jeff Whalen
- All-Region selection
- Nicknames are Matt and Matty Ice
PERSONAL FAVORITES:
- As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Â NBA player
- How you got your nickname: Friends and family
- Favorite Fictional Character: Black Panther
- Favorite Athlete: Â Lebron James
- Favorite Sports Team: Â NY Giants
- Favorite Movie or TV Show:Â Rush Hour
- Favorite Food:Â Pancakes
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Â Barbados
- Favorite Musical Artist: Jay-Z
- Favorite Thing About FMU: Â Small class size
- Favorite Off-Court Activity: Â Hanging out with family and friends
- Goals for Upcoming Season: Â Win Conference Carolinas
- Why you first chose your sport: I was losing too much at recess in elementary school
- Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Overthinking
- Interesting Notes: Â Hit the game-winning free throws at Chowan University (12-15-21)
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2020-21Sophomore
G
6'2"
184 lbs
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2021-22Junior
G
6'2"
184 lbs
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2022-23Senior
G
6'1"
189 lbs
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2023-24Fifth Year
G
6'2"
194 lbs