As a junior (2011-12): Appeared in 27 games making six starts ... averaged 7.3 points and 3.5 rebounds per game ... shot 70 percent from the field ... had 11 games scoring in double figures and nine games of five or more rebounds ... recorded first career double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds in the season-opening win over Westminster ... scored career-high 18 points in win over Emporia State.

Before UCM: Averaged 16 points and seven rebounds per game, while shooting 67 percent from the field for head coach Jay Price at Chattanooga State Community College ... was a first team all-region and all-state selection as his team won the state championship and advanced to the NJCAA National Tournament with a 24-5 record.

In High School: Was a three-year letterwinner at Lithia Springs High School in Atlanta, Ga. ... averaged 19 points, 10 rebounds and three assists per game as a senior when he was named second team all-state ... was the Douglas County Player of the Year ... scored 10 points in the North vs. South All-Star Game in Savannah.

Personal: Graphic Design major ... son of Norman and Doris Dean