AS A FRESHMAN
2003-04
Athletic forward came on strong down the stretch and started last seven games, and nine overall ... Rejected a school-record eight blocked shots against Western Kentucky (2/26/04), and led team with 25 blocked shots ... Scored a career-high 13 points against Austin Peay ... Had three double-figure scoring games ... Scored in all but five of the 28 games in which he played ... Hauled in a career-high nine rebounds at Tennessee Tech ... Improved his free-throw shooting after a slow start and connected on 19 of last 27 (70 percent) over seven-game stretch.

BERKMAR HS
Was a part of back-to-back state titles as a freshman and sophomore ... Named First Team All-American by HoopScoop Magazine in 2001 ... Rated one of the nation's top 100 sophomores by HoopScoop ... Rated No. 54 prospect in the nation by HoopScoop Magazine ... Averaged 13 points and 11 rebounds as a senior ... Just missed a triple-double with 14 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists against Parkview ... Also tallied three blocks in the game ... Led Berkmar to a 61-6 mark during his first two prep seasons ... Played for coach David Boyd.

PERSONAL
Born 9/7/84 ... Son of Marcia Blackshear ... Double major in Physical Education, Wellness and Exercise Science.