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2011-2012 Basketball Roster

No.
Name
Pos.
Ht.
Yr.
Hometown
Previous School
4 Spencer Duke G 6'1 SR Pinson Valley, AL Pinson Valley HS
5 Brad Boyd
G
5'11
JR
Mobile, AL
Faulkner CC
10 Jonathan Tinch G 6'2 FR Lithonia, GA Stephenson HS
11 Tyler Cole F 6'2 JR Geraldine, AL Geraldine HS
12 Marcus Polnett G 5'10 JR Birmingham, AL Homewood HS
15 Cody Scott F 6'6 FR Springfield, LA Springfield HS
20 Brandon Waters
G
5'8
FR
Powder Springs, GA
Hillgrove HS
22 Christian Salinas G 6'2 SR Perth, Australia Southeast CC
25 Alex Tolbert F 6'8 JR Grand Bay, AL Alma Bryant HS
32 Ji Kimbrough G 6'1 JR Mobile, AL McGill-Toolen HS
42 Antonio Hester
F
6'6
JR
Miami, FL
Miami Dade CC
44 Brock Dockery F 6'6 SR Bonifay, FL Holmes County HS
45 Matthew Turner C 6'9 SR Melbourne, Australia Elisabeth Murdoch
50 Jean Pierre Uwamahoro C 6'11 JR Rwanda, Africa Gordon CC
55 Kevin Calloway F 6'6 JR Lake Charles, LA Washington Marion HS
RS Miles Grier G 6'3 SO Lithonia, GA Lithonia HS
RS Tevin Perkins G 5'8 FR Denham Springs, LA Walker HS
RS EJ Conley G 5'8 FR Enterprise, AL Enterprise HS
RS Joseph Pickett F 6'1 FR Dallas, TX Ferris HS
RS Marcus Clark G 5'10 FR Pass Christian, MS Pass Christian HS
RS Matthew Smith-Cook G 5'10 FR Pensacola, FL West Florida HS

Player Profiles


#4 Spencer Duke
Senior

Personal: Native of Pinson Valley, AL ... Business major ... Enjoys laying around doing nothing

High School: Pinson Valley ... Played basketball under Coach Jay Satterfield ... Played baseball under Coach Shelton Stalls

Other: Favorite professional team is the Dallas Mavericks ... Favorite book is The Bible ... Favorite fast food is Foosacklys ... Favorite movie is “Dumb and Dumber” ... Celebrity dream date is Carrie Underwood ... Favorite ice cream is vanilla ... Wants to visit Bora Bora ... Dream job is to own a physical training and physical therapy place ... Favorite candy is Reeses

#10 Jonathan Tinch
Freshman

Personal: Native of Nashville, TN ... Pre-Med major ... Enjoys community service and reading

High School: Stephenson ... Played basketball under Coach Curtis Gilleyen ... All-State Honorable Mention ... Region 5-A Player of the Year ... Honorable Mention Region 5-A ... Avg 20.2 ppg, 6.8 rpg and 2.8 spg

Other: Favorite athlete is Joe Johnson ... Favorite professional teams are the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Falcons ... Favorite home-cooked meal is shrimp pasta ... Favorite TV show is “Ghost Adventures” ... Favorite movie is “Space Jam” ... Celebrity dream date is Dkylar Diggins ... Favorite ice cream is chocolate ... Greatest athletic achievement was scoring 41 points in a playoff game ... Can write poems ... Dream job is to be a vet

 

#11 Tyler Cole
Junior

Personal: Native of Geraldine, AL ... Social Science Education major ... Enjoys working out and going to the lake

High School: Geraldine ... Played basketball under Coach Cale Black ... Played football under Coach Tim Arnold ... Wallace O’Brien Senior Award ... Team Captain

Other: Favorite professional teamis the Lakers ... Favorite book is The Bible ... Favorite home-cooked meal is lasagna ... Favorite fast food is Taco Bell ... Favorite TV show is “My Wife and Kids” ... Favorite movie is “Lincoln Lawyer” ... Celebrity dream date is Megan Fox ... Favorite ice cream is vanilla ... Dream job is to coach basketball at Duke


#12 Marcus Polnett
Junior

Personal: Native of Homewood, AL ... Accounting major ... Enjoys sleeping

High School: Homewood ... Played basketball under Coach Tim Shepler ... Defensive MVP as a sophomore ... All Over-The-Mountain and All Area in 2008-09 ... Averaged 12.3 points and 3 assists per game

Other: Favorite professional teams are the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Hawks ... Favorite books is Harry Potter ... Favorite home-cooked meal is cereal ... Favorite TV show is anything on Food Network ... Favorite movie is “Mean Girls” ... Celebrity dream date is Oprah Winfrey ... Favorite candy is chico stick

#15 Cody Scott
Freshman

Personal: Native of Springfield, LA ... Biology major

High School: Springfield ... Played basketball under Coach John Chewning ... Played football under Coach Ryan Serpas ... Ran track and field under Coach John Hill ... 24 ppg, 10 rpg, 2 spg and 2 bpg ... Academic All-State ... 1st-Team All-District ... Parish MVP ... 1st-Team All-Parish

Other: Favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant ... Favorite home-cooked meal is lasagna, garlic bread and whole kernel corn ... Favorite TV show is “The Game” ... Favorite movie is “Daddy’s Little Girls” ... Favorite ice cream is Moolineium Crunch ... Greatest athletic achievement was being named Academic All-State ... Is double-jointed in his hands ... Dream job is to be a pharmacist

#22 Christian Salinas
Senior

Personal: Native of Perth, Australia ... HPES major ... Exercise Physiology minor

Previous College: Southeast CC ... All-Conference ... Honorable Mention All-Region 2009-10

High School: Warwick Senior High ... Played basketball, football, rugby and ran track

Other: Favorite athlete is Donte Walker ... Favorite professional team are the Sydney Swans ... Favorite home-cooked meal is mom’s cooking ... Favorite TV shows are “Entourage” and “Sportcenter” ... Wants to visit the 7 Wonders of the World ... Dream job is to be a strength and conditioning coach


#25 Alex Tolbert
Junior

Personal: Native of Mobile, AL ... Son of Sylvia Tolbert ... Biology major

Previous College: Alabama State University ... Avg 3 ppg

High School: Alma Bryant ... Played basketball under Coach Josh Golden ... All Baker High School Tournament

Other: Favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant ... Favorite book is The Bible ... Dream job is to be an NBA coach


#32 Ji Kimbrough
Junior (RS)

Personal: Native of Mobile, AL ... Business Administration major ... Enjoys bowling and shooting pool

High School: McGill-Toolen ... Played basketball under Coach Phillip Murphy ... Honorable Mention All-State... Averaged 24 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists ... Scored 50 points versus Murphy

Other: Favorite athlete is Donte Walker ... Favorite home-cooked meal is spaghetti and garlic bread ... Favorite TV shows are “Jersey Shore” and “Sweet Home Alabama” ... Favorite movie is “Marley and Me” ... Celebrity dream date is Zoe Saldana, Mila Kunis or Jennifer Anniston ... Favorite candy is candy corn
 


#44 Brock Dockery
Senior

Personal: Native of Bonifay, FL ... Athletic Training major

High School: Holmes County High School ... Played basketball under Coach Po White ... All-State during junior and senior seasons ... Averaged 25.4 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists per game ... Leading scorer in the Panhandle of Florida

Other: Favorite professional team is the LA Lakers ... Favorite home-cooked meal is BBQ chicken ... Favorite TV show is “Teen Mom” ... Celebrity dream date is Mila Kunis or Eva Mendes ... Greatest athletic achievement was winning the 3pt shootout for the state of Florida ... Dream job is to be an occupational therapist for children and athletes ... Favorite candy is Skittles

#45 Matthew Turner
Senior

Personal: Native of Melbourne, Australia ... Elementary Education major ... Enjoys basketball, croquet, equestrian and polo

High School: Elisabeth Murdoch College

Other: Favorite professional team is the LA Lakers ... Favorite home-cooked meal is roast lamb ... Favorite fast food is wings ... Favorite TV show is “Man v. Food” ... Favorite movie is “Stepbrothers” ... Celebrity dream date is Jessica Alba ... Favorite ice cream is chocolate ... Dream job is to be a teacher ... Favorite candy is Skittles

 

#50 Jean Pierre Uwamahoro
Junior

Personal: Native of Rwanda ... Son of Jeanne D’Arc and Cyabukombe Epimac ... Sociology major ... Criminal Justice minor

Previous College: Gordon College ... St. Catherine College

High School: St. Joseph Nyamirambo

Other: Favorite athlete is Kevin Garnett ... Favorite home-cooked meal is fried chicken... Favorite TV show is anything on ESPN ... Dream job is to be playing basketball or coaching basketball

#55 Kevin Calloway
Junior

Personal: Native of Lake Charles, LA ... Communication major

High School: Washington Marion ... Played basketball under Coach Mack Guillory ... Played football under Coach John Jenkins ... All-District MVP

Other: Favorite professional team is the Atlanta Hawks ... Favorite home-cooked meal is gumbo ... Favorite TV show is “Martin” ... Favorite movie is “The Wood” ... Celebrity dream date is Nia Long ... Favorite ice cream is chocolate ... Greatest athletic achievement was being named All-District MVP ... Dream job is to be a sportscaster


Brad Boyd
Junior

Personal: Native of Mobile, AL ... Son of Charlene and Ernest Boyd ... Physical Education major ... Enjoys hanging out with his family

Previous College: Faulkner State CC ... Avg 4 ppg and 3 apg

High School: Baker ... Played basketball under Coach Jeb Blackerby ... All-Region ... Area1 Tournament MVP

Other: Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan ... Favorite professional team is the Miami Heat ... Favorite home-cooked meal is spaghetti ... Favorite TV show is “Sportscenter” ... Favorite movie is “Above the Rim”

  Antonio Hester
Junior

Personal: Native of Miami, FL ... Communication major ... Enjoys playing basketball, watching movies and listening to music

Previous College: Indian River State College ... Freshman of the Year

High School: Miami Norland ... Played basketball under Coach Lawton Williams III ... Glass Man award ... State Champion ... 1st-Team All-Dade

Other: Favorite athlete is Lebron James ... Favorite professional team is the Miami Heat ... Favorite home-cooked meal is BBQ ribs ... Favorite TV show is “Law and Order” ... Favorite movie is “Bad Boys 2” ...  Celebrity dream date is Rihanna ... Favorite ice cream is strawberry ... Greatest athletic achievement was winning a State Championship ... Dream job is to play overseas ... Favorite candy is Gummy Bears
  Miles Grier
Redshirt

Personal: Native of Atlanta, GA ... Business Management major ... Enjoys basketball

Previous College: Ithaca College

High School: Druid Hills ... Played basketball

Other: Favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant ... Favorite professional team is the Atlanta Hawks ... Favorite home-cooked meal is fried fish ... Favorite TV show is “Boondocks” ... Favorite movie is “The Mac” ... Celebrity dream date is the Laker Girls ... Dream job is “whatever makes money”
  Tevin Perkins
Redshirt

Personal: Native of Walker, LA ... Athletic Training major ... Enjoys basketball

High School: Walker ... Played basketball under Coach Anthony Schiro and Coach Donnie Goodson ... Honorable Mention All-Parish and All-District

Other: Favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant ... Favorite professional team is the LA Lakers ... Favorite book is Blindside ... Favorite home-cooked meal is red beans ... Favorite TV show is “Bernie Mac Show” ... Favorite movie is “Soul Men” ... Celebrity dream date is Laruen London ... Dream job is to be a trainer for the Lakers
  EJ Conley
Redshirt

Personal: Native of Enterprise, AL ... Son of Laurie and Eldrige Conley ... Nursing major ... Youth Ministry minor ... Enjoys basketball, karate and hanging out with friends

High School: Enterprise ... Played basketball under Coach Albert Wooden ... All-Tournament as a junior ... Avg 5 ppg, 2 apg, 1 rpg and 1.2 spg ... FCA Christian Athlete of the Year

Other: Favorite athlete is Chris Paul ... Favorite professional team is the New Orleans Hornets ... Favorite book is Purpose Driven Life ... Favorite home-cooked meal is pork chops, beans, rice and sausage ... Favorite TV show is “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” ... Favorite movie is “Friday” ... Celebrity dream date is Kim Kardashian ... Dream job is to be a nurse practitioner

  Joseph Pickett
Redshirt

Personal: Native of Dallas, TX ... Business Finance major

High School: Ferris ... Played basketball under Coach David Brawner ... Avg 21.9 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.7 apg and 3.7 spg ... District MVP ... All-Region ... 2nd-Team All-State

Other: Favorite athlete is Carmelo Anthony ... Favorite home-cooked meal is momma’s spaghetti ... Favorite channel is ESPN ... Favorite movie is “More Than A Game” ... Celebrity dream date is Meagan Good ... Favorite ice cream is cookies and cream ... Greatest athletic achievement was leading Ferris High School to the best season in 17 years ... Dream job is to be the CEO of a Fortune 500 company

  Marcus Clark
Redshirt

Personal: Native of Pass Christian, MS ... Biology major ... Enjoys playing basketball

High School: Pass Christian ... Played football under Coach Kelly Causey ... Played basketball under Coach Buddy Kennedy ... Two-time All-District ... All-State ... Best Defensive Player ... Best Offensive Player

Other: Favorite athlete is Dwayne Wade ... Favorite professional team is the Miami Heat ... Favorite fast food is Fat Burger ... Favorite movie is “Drumline” ... Favorite ice cream is chocolate ... Greatest athletic achievement was being named All-State ... Favorite candy is Sour Patches
  Brandon Waters
Redshirt

Personal: Native of San Diego, CA ... Atheltic Training major

High School: Hillgrove ... Played basketball under Coach Edward Morris ... Atheltic Academic Award ... Avg 8 ppg and 5 apg ... Shot 89% from the free throw line

Other: Favorite athlete is Kevin Durant ... Favorite professional team is the Oklahoma City Thunder ... Favorite home-cooked meal is burgers ... Favorite TV show is “Sportscenter” ... Favorite movie is “Friday” ... Celebrity dream date is Paula Patton ... Favorite ice cream is vanilla ... Dream job is to be an athletic trainer
  Matthew Smith-Cook
Redshirt

Personal: Native of Pensacola, FL ... Son of Katima Smith and Eric Cook ... Accounting major ... Enjoys playing 2K11 , spades and dominos

High School: West Florida ... Played basketball under Coach Lauren Coleman ... Team MVP ... Avg 14 ppg, 4 apg, 6 rpg and 2 bpg ... All-District All-Star Team

Other: Favorite athlete is Tracy McGrady ... Favorite professional team is the Miami Heat ... Favorite home-cooked meal is ribs ... Favorite movie is “Above the Rim” ... Celebrity dream date is Stacy Dash ... Greatest athletic achievement was blocking 7 shots against Washington High School ... Dream job is to be a coach

 

 
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